Black Beauty, Part 48 summary
Part 48 of 49 · 5 min to read the part
In 48 Farmer Thoroughgood and His Grandson Willie, Willie persuades his grandfather to buy the exhausted narrator for five pounds and give him a chance to recover. Rest, good food, and gentle care restore the horse’s strength, and a successful spring drive prompts Mr. Thoroughgood to seek a suitable home for him.
What happens
- At the sale, the narrator stands among exhausted horses and notices both hardship and kindness among the buyers.
- Willie urges his grandfather to examine the narrator and buy him so that he can recover in their meadows.
- After inspecting the horse and watching him trot, Mr. Thoroughgood pays five pounds and sends him home.
- Mr. Thoroughgood provides food and pasture, while Willie visits daily and names the horse Old Crony.
- The narrator regains strength through winter and comfortably pulls the phaeton during a March drive.
- Pleased with the recovery, Mr. Thoroughgood proposes light work and a quiet home where the horse receives proper care.
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What to notice
The horse’s recovery changes the immediate concern from survival to suitable employment and care. Mr. Thoroughgood wants a home that respects his worth.
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