"What's there to be scared of? I'm not stealing or robbing anyone, so what's the big deal about raising a few rabbits? Stop worrying over nothing. Hurry on back now, and ride carefully." Raina was completely unconcerned and shooed Frederick Thorne away.
(PS: In the 1970s, besides poultry and livestock, farmers were not allowed to raise other animals for profit. There were also limits on the number of pigs, sheep, and chickens they could keep. Private plots had similar restrictions—everything, from the number of chickens and pigs to the number of pumpkin vines, had to follow the rules. Exceeding the set limits would lead to confiscation and fines, and in serious cases, public criticism. Raising rabbits was strictly forbidden, but some farmers did it secretly. As long as no one reported them, it was fine.)
