Growing Pains (6)

"What more is there to see? Native slaves in chains?"

"No! Have you ever seen potatoes like these, Captain? They're much tastier than those known in Europe, and the tubers are larger! And the chickens are so fat and big..."

Samuel spoke excitedly.

"The agricultural technology of these savages, I mean natives, seems to have developed amazingly! Their tool called a 'homi' and everything else is remarkable!"

"..."

François, holding his head at Samuel's foolish remarks, said:

"My boy."

"Yes, Captain. What do you think about these amazing things..."

"Think about it."

It's a question even a child could answer.

"Why would tribes with advanced agricultural technology not farm but wander around relying on hunting and gathering?"

"...Pardon?"

"If their agricultural technology is so great, why can't they settle somewhere instead of continuing their nomadic lifestyle?"

"Well, that's..."