Conversation so far:
Are there any interesting aspects about Francis Bok's capture?
Seven-year-old Francis Bok was captured by Giemma, a member of the slave hunting militia, who forced him to join a caravan of slaves, stolen produce, livestock and wares.
What happened to him after his capture?
Francis was beaten by his captor's children with sticks and was called abeed. He was forced to tend the family's herds of livestock.
How long was Francis Bok forced to tend the family's herds of livestock?
Francis Bok began a ten-year period of slavery at the hands of Giemma and his son Hamid.

Question: Did he ever try to escape?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Francis Bok ever try to escape his ten-year period of slavery?