Monday 7th April 1808

Dear Diary,
There was great consternation in the house at breakfast. It seems some Travellers have set up camp in the woods below the Knob. Titty confided in Fanny that Farmer Clamp is much aggrieved as it is upon his land, but is fearful of provoking them. Of course Fanny divulged it to everyone as if they were the only one she was telling. By late afternoon, Ned was able to shed more light upon our new neighbours. It seems they are a family, a father and four sons but Ned knew nought of the whereabouts of the mother. He was able to say that the eldest two boys were twins and could recite all their names from father to youngest, and most odd some of them are too;
Willy, Cuddy, Canny, Woody and Diddy Dicker.
I am sure it is ill advised apprehension and they will be gone before very long. Mark my words!