Angel Rogue
“'Traveling with drovers has only two drawbacks."Robin swallowed a mouthful of his own sandwich and washed it down with a draft of ale. "What are they?""The noise of several thousand cattle, plus assorted humans and dogs. And the aroma. Especially the aroma."He chuckled. ""Eventually you won't notice.""I live in hope." She swallowed the last bit of ham. "But I like the drovers. They remind me of the farmers in New England. They have the solidity, the realness, of those who live close to the earth.""Because they're entrusted with their neighbors' money, drovers have to be good steady fellows. I believe they must be at least thirty, married, and householders to be granted a license."She wrinkled her nose. "Too many things in England seem to require licenses and regulations.""The price of civilization." Robin's eyes twinkled mischievously. "An Englishman who finds it burdensome can always go to America to find life, liberty, and happiness.""Individuals have more liberty in America," she s...aid slowly, "but one can pursue happiness anywhere.MoreLess
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