A short story exploring the adventures and frustrations of a young lad who's family life on the canals is mostly boredom, spiced with a little excitement along the way, using a working horse to pull their canal barge for their living, rescuing an overloaded barge after running aground in tunnels, showing how they saved a dog who repaid them by becoming their loyal friend, feeding the family's bellies and keeping the thieving rats down.With a huge fallen tree across the canal blocking their way for one delivery, Samson, their horse, proves his mettle by using his immense strength to clear their way forward.