“Doubtless ’tis because his folk are artisans while mine have been liberally educated.”
“By artisans you mean such as know how to make useful things.”
“Certainly.”
“Barley meal is a useful thing, for instance?”
“Very much so.”
“And bread?”
“Very much so.”
“And men’s and women’s cloaks, and short frocks, and mantles, and vests?”
“Very much so.”
“But your folk don’t know how to make any of these things. Is it so?”