[He'd had the vague thought that Richard wouldn't have back home, which the man has now confirmed—but it sounds as if he hasn't taught many here, either. That's almost a shame, he thinks. He lets out a thoughtful hum.]

It's not so different, in my time. It's just that we learn to drive a self-propelled carriage, rather than an animal.

[The more things change, the more they stay the same.]

But no, nothing direct. [Passing by as he visited the farm for business once or twice; hardly relevant.] I admit the decision to learn only came to me yesterday.