It had been over three months since Guillaume had left his family to follow the crusades in company with Alric. This man was very well known for his kindness and generosity; he immediately took to Guillaume, who was a dynamic and inquisitive young man. Both were shepherds and were working on Baron Lavort's land. It was through working side by side with Alric that Guillaume had discovered the resources and benefits of the land and, at the same time, the secrets for making ewe's milk cheese.