The Forsyte Saga – Complete, Chapter 84 summary
Chapter 84 of 116 · Part 1 · 13 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 84, Val Dartie travels to Newmarket, where Prosper Profond buys the filly Val cannot afford and arranges for him to keep her without accepting ownership. Val remains suspicious of Profond, while conversations with Holly and Winifred underline their wish to keep Fleur and Jon ignorant of the family's tangled marriages.
What happens
- Val leaves Holly for Newmarket after they agree to conceal the family history during Fleur's visit and Jon's stay.
- At the races, Profond and George Forsyte briefly unsettle Val's confidence in breeding horses, but he decides to pursue the Mayfly filly.
- Profond provides lunch and proposes a yacht trip; Val says Holly hates the sea and questions Profond's motives.
- After Val stops bidding, Profond buys the filly and explains that armament shares bring him wartime profits he likes to give away.
- Val refuses the gift but agrees to keep and use the filly while Profond retains ownership.
- At Saturday breakfast, Winifred urges secrecy about Irene, and Val warns that Profond's easy generosity carries a price for their family.

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What to notice
Val counters the sense of futility that Profond and George provoke. Breeding gives him a purpose beyond gambling and fashionable racing society.
Quick check
On what terms does Val agree to keep the filly?

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