Greene Ferne Farm · Character

Jabez

A rustic laborer with a distinctive dialect, often working on the farm.

minor

Also known as Axe un, uncle Jabez, Axe uncle Jabez

Jabez's tie to Geoffrey Newton is one of the pressures that moves Greene Ferne Farm—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Shepherd who drives the wagon and enjoys watching the gentlemen's rivalry.

Jabez first appears in 0003 iii the nether millstone.

With Geoffrey Newton (professional): Geoffrey and Jabez have a professional relationship, likely as employer and worker or colleagues.

In IV: The Wooden Bottle: Shepherd who drives the wagon and enjoys watching the gentlemen's rivalry.

Later, in Dawn: Found lost on the downs with a sprained ankle; claims the 'Old One' led him astray; rescued by Geoffrey.

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Geoffrey Newton
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