# Jabez — Greene Ferne Farm character guide

> Jabez in Greene Ferne Farm by Richard Jefferies.

**Role:** minor

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

**First appearance:** 0003-iii-the-nether-millstone

## Who they are

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

## Relationships

### [Geoffrey Newton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/geoffrey_newton)

_professional_

Geoffrey and Jabez have a professional relationship, likely as employer and worker or colleagues.

## In the story

### [IV: The Wooden Bottle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/iv-the-wooden-bottle)

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

### [Dawn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/vii-dawn)

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

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