Note E73 — 17.
Reading edition
A gofe is a mow (rick); and the gofe-ladder is for the thresher to ascend and descend, in order to throw down the sheaves with the assistance of the short pitch-fork, while the long was probably for pitching the straw. The straw-fork and rake were to turn the straw from off the threshed corn, and the fan and wing to clean it. A cartnave might be required to stand on in this operation. A casting shovel, such as maltmen use, enables the farmer to select the best and heaviest grain for seed, as they always fly farthest if thrown with equal force.—M.