Chapter 4-6, pp. 29-50 Summary

In chapter four, it is already summer and Memed is still working as a goatherd for Suleyman. The harvest approaches and Memed realizes that his mother will not be able to harvest her wheat. After hesitating, Memed walks towards Deyirmenoluk and sees Husuk, while Memed's flock strays into the field. Husuk is angered and is ready to attack Memed until he recognizes him. Memed gets the goats out of the field and confesses that he is working for Suleyman in Kesme village. Husuk immediately goes to Deuneh's house when his workday is finished. After some hesitation, Husuk tells Deuneh that Memed is alive and well.

In chapter five, frantically, Memed works on reaping the wheat crop. His mother helps him bind the sheaves and then the grain must be threshed and separated from the chaff. Memed's main...