Summary
The novel follows Joseph Adams, a young carpenter’s apprentice returning home through a country town after work. In the market square, he comes upon a group of boys mocking and attacking an elderly man known for collecting rubbish, and he steps in to defend him. The opening establishes Joseph’s strength, music-loving nature, and readiness to stand up for the helpless.
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