In the first place, the plough cuts a furrow as straight and even as if it were turned by machinery.

A kind of esprit de corps animates the ploughmen to a vigorous ambition in the work.

They are trained to it with as much singleness of purpose as the smiths of Sheffield are to the forging of penknife blades.

On a large estate like that occupied by Mr.
Jonas, they constitute an order, not of Odd Fellows, but of Straight Furrow-men, and are jealous of the distinction.

When the ground is well prepared, and made as soft, smooth, and even as a garden, the drilling process is performed with a judgement of the eye and skill of hand more marvellous still.