Black Beauty, Part 30 summary
Part 30 of 49 · 4 min to read the part
In 30 A Thief, Black Beauty grows weak because Filcher secretly takes his oats, while his inexperienced master accepts the groom’s explanation for the horse’s poor condition. A farmer spots signs of underfeeding and urges closer supervision, and police catch Filcher’s son carrying stolen grain, leading to the groom’s imprisonment.
What happens
- A new master in Bath buys Black Beauty for exercise and hires Filcher to care for him.
- Filcher keeps the stable clean but withholds most of the oats, leaving the horse weak over about two months.
- A farmer notices the horse’s poor condition, challenges Filcher’s explanation, and advises the master to investigate.
- Black Beauty describes watching Filcher and his son put oats into a bag that the boy carries away.
- Police return with the boy, find matching bags, and arrest Filcher, who receives two months in prison.
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What to notice
The horse understands the theft but cannot report it. His safety depends on people noticing physical signs of neglect.
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What explanation does Filcher give for the horse’s weakness?
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