Basil (Farmers' Law)

Basil was a farmer in Abrostola. He brought news of Theodore's murder to Father George.

Basil was one of several suspects in the murder. Basil had tended Theodore's sheep until two years prior, when Theodore had caught Basil milking the sheep and selling it (as well as a few sheep) in nearby Orkistos. Per the Farmer's Law, Basil had been beaten, and forced to return his wages to Theodore.

When Basil confronted Father George, proclaiming his innocence, the priest was still hesitant to rule Basil out. Theodore had been hit in the face by his attacker, and it occured to Father George that Theodore might not have perceived the scrawny Basil as a threat until it was too late.