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.

Question: How long was he forced to do this?
Self-contained rewrite: How long was Francis Bok forced to tend the family's herds of livestock?