# Old Black — A Country Gentleman and His Family character guide

> Old Black in A Country Gentleman and His Family by Margaret Oliphant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Black

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

An elderly servant or local character.

## In the story

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/chapters/xx)

Old Black is the groom whom Geoff asks to saddle his pony; he warns Geoff to be careful but does not accompany him.

### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/chapters/xxviii)

Brings out Theo's horse and waits nearly an hour for him to emerge from the house.

### [XXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/chapters/xxxix)

The retired lawyer whom Dick consults; described as sharp and knowledgeable.

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