Basil was a farmer in Abrostola. He discovered that Theodore had been murdered. He brought the news to the whole village, including Father George. Basil was one of several suspects in the murder. Basil had tended Theodore's sheep until two years prior, when Theodore had caught Basil milking the sheep and selling it (as well as a few sheep) in nearby Orkistos. Per the Farmers' Law, Basil had been beaten, and forced to return his wages to Theodore.