Bovva was the apprentice of Rathnugg, the most famous boot maker of all time. Charged with cobbling a set of footwear suitable for a Count, Bovva worked hard to produce the finest boots of his career. He worked for two weeks, striving for both comfort and durability, believing he had achieved his life's work upon finishing. But when the Elector Count of Stirland saw the pair, he was unimpressed, believing Bovva was making a fool of him. The noble had poor Bovva hung from the shop's rafters and gave the boots to the stable boy, who had much success throughout the rest of his days.