Far from the Madding Crowd

What activity is Bathsheba involved in when Mr. Boldwood first comes to court her in Chapter 19? Where do they speak?

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Bathsheba is overseeing the yearly bathing of the sheep when Mr. Boldwood finally makes his move. When she sees him coming, Bathsheba leads her horse aside into a thicket of trees and he follows her. They speak briefly before Bathsheba returns to her duties.