When Polonius the pit pony escapes from the coal mine he's worked in all
his life, he joins a family of Travellers. Although he enjoys the
freedom and the fresh air that their lifestyle offers, he wishes he
could give something back to the family in return. When the chance
arrives for him to do something to help, he rises to the challenge, and
uses his intelligence and skills to save the day. Based on true events
and retold by a master of the oral tradition, this story bears witness
to the Traveller values of independence, initiative, courage and hard
work.