Far from the Madding Crowd, Part 8 of 31
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How does the host introduce this episode and new Sleepy History show?
Well, you must be enjoying this book since you've made it this far, and that makes me so happy. You deserve to sleep well every night, so be sure to check out the Sleepy Bookshelf premium feed, where you'll find exclusive bonus episodes. That way, you'll never run out of stories to put you to sleep. Hello, it's Elizabeth and I'm excited to share with you the newest show from Slumber Studios. It's called Sleepy History and it's exactly what it sounds like. Intriguing stories, people, mysteries and events from history delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. Explore the legend of El Dorado. See what life was like for the Roman gladiators. Uncover the myths and mysteries of Stonehenge. You'll find interesting but relaxing episodes like these on Sleepy History and the same great production quality you've come to know and love from the Sleepy Bookshelf.
So check it out. And perhaps you'll have another way to get a good night's rest.
What calming breathing and relaxation guidance does Elizabeth give before reading?
Just search Sleepy History in your preferred podcast player. Good evening and welcome to this sleepy bookshelf where we put down our worries from the day and pick up a good book. I'm Elizabeth, your host. Thank you so much for coming tonight. This evening will be continuing far from the madding crowd. But before we do, Close your eyes and let every breath soften the weight of the day. With every slow exhale, imagine your thoughts drifting away like clouds across a quiet night sky. Feel your body growing heavier, supported completely, safe and at ease. There is nothing to do, nowhere to be and nothing to hold on to. Bathsheba attended the Casterbridge corn market to manage her farm herself, surprising the local farmers with her confidence and independence.
Though she attracted the attention of every man present, her neighbour, farmer William Baldwood, remained completely indifferent.
How is Bathsheba’s visit to the Casterbridge corn market described and why does Baldwood intrigue her?
His lack of interest intrigued Bathsheba, and she became increasingly curious about him. On the way home, she and Liddy discussed him, wondering whether his distant nature had resulted from a past disappointment in love. The following day, Bathsheba and Liddy jokingly played a childish game with a Bible, portending to tell you who you would marry, before Bathsheba remembered a valentine. It had originally been bought for a child named Teddy in the village, but they mischievously decided to send it anonymously to Baldwood instead. They sealed it with the words, marry me, without considering the consequences. When Baldwood received the anonymous Valentine, he believed it had been sent sincerely and became deeply affected by it.
The letter filled him with thoughts of its unknown sender. Tonight, we pick back up at the Malthouse, so just lie back and relax, as I turn to the next pages, afar from the madding crowd.
Chapter 15 A Morning Meeting The Letter Again The scarlet and orange light outside the Malthouse did not penetrate to its interior, which was as usual lighted by a rival glow of similar hue radiating from the hearth The maltster, after having lain down in his clothes for a few hours, was now sitting beside a three-legged table, breakfasting off bread and bacon.
What prank do Bathsheba and Liddy play with the anonymous Valentine and what are the consequences?
This was eaten on the plateless system, which is performed by placing a slice of bread upon the table, the meat flat upon the bread, a mustard plaster upon the meat, and a pinch of salt upon the whole. then cutting them vertically downwards with a large pocket knife till wood is reached, when the severed lump is impaled on the knife, elevated, and sent the proper way of food. The monster's lack of teeth appeared not to sensibly diminish his powers as a milk. He had been without them for so many years that toothlessness was felt less to be a defect than hard gums an acquisition. Indeed, he seemed to approach the grave as a hyperbolic curve approaches a straight line, less directly as he got nearer, till it was doubtful if he would ever reach it at all.
In the ash pit was a heap of potatoes, roasting, and a boiling pipkin of charred bread called coffee. For the benefit of whomsoever should call, for Warren's was a sort of clubhouse, used as an alternative to the inn.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
How does the host introduce this episode and new Sleepy History show?
0:02–1:19
2
What calming breathing and relaxation guidance does Elizabeth give before reading?
1:19–3:22
3
How is Bathsheba’s visit to the Casterbridge corn market described and why does Baldwood intrigue her?
3:22–5:59
4
What prank do Bathsheba and Liddy play with the anonymous Valentine and what are the consequences?
5:59–10:53
5
How does Chapter 15 open at the Malthouse and which characters gather there?
10:53–18:16
6
What do the villagers discuss about Bathsheba’s behaviour and local gossip in the Malthouse?
18:16–21:06
7
What is revealed in Fanny Robin’s anonymous letter and how do Baldwood and others react?
21:06–23:53
8
How does the chapter end with the lambing scene and Baldwood’s private reflection on the letter?
23:53–42:15