"There's the village," said Tobias, and he pointed at a low church tower visible between the trees. "The farm is about two miles out.

In time, they passed through the village. "There's the church. I will expect ye to join the family to church on Sundays." He doubted that the child had had much of a moral or religious education, and Tobias felt responsible to ensure he had it at least while living under his roof.