THE NORTH RIDING PROJECT

Idleness, which is rightly regarded by all industrious folk as a sin rather than a failing, was not unknown on the moorlands.  There were a few lazy human monsters, who foregathered at the more remote inns, where they clacked (chattered) all day long, or played pitch-and-toss or dominoes, laid tribute on weary but enthusiastic tourists, or occasionally took a hand in a little poaching.  Very rarely a sheep mysteriously disappeared.

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