# The Old Gray — The Devil’s Pool character guide

> The Old Gray in The Devil’s Pool by George Sand.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0015-xiii-the-old-woman

## Who they are

An elderly woman encountered during the journey.

## Relationships

### [Marie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_pool_se/characters/marie)

_friendship_

Marie develops a fondness for Germain's old gray horse, which becomes a gentle companion on their journey.

### [Germain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_pool_se/characters/germain)

_friendship_

Germain relies on his loyal old horse, The Old Gray, as a faithful work and travel companion.

### [Germain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_pool_se/characters/germain)

_friendship_

Germain relies on his loyal old horse, The Old Gray, as a faithful work and travel companion.

## In the story

### [V: Petit-Pierre](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_pool_se/chapters/v-petit-pierre)

The mare's mother, who whinnies and shows distress as her daughter departs, highlighting the theme of maternal bonds.

### [VI: On the Heath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_pool_se/chapters/vi-on-the-heath)

The mare becomes restless, breaks free, and bolts, leaving the party stranded.

### [XIII: The Old Woman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_pool_se/chapters/xiii-the-old-woman)

Germain's horse, which he rides during the search.

### [III: The Wedding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_pool_se/chapters/iii-the-wedding)

The mare ridden by Germain, decorated with ribbons and prancing proudly.

## Links

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