# Black George — The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling character guide > Black George in The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** poor George, George, the said George, George Seagrim, one George Seagrim **First appearance:** 0001-the-history-of-tom-jones-a-foundling ## Snapshot Allworthy's dismissed gamekeeper, father of Molly Seagrim, whose hunger for bread keeps dragging him into poaching, debt, and betrayals of Tom. ## Who they are Black George scrapes a living at the edges of the estate, loved by his daughter Molly and pitied by Tom, but never quite able to resist the main chance. When he is caught with a hare, the machinery of local justice and Blifil's malice close around him, and Tom's efforts to save him only deepen his own troubles. His weakness tests Tom's loyalty and exposes how little the poor can afford virtue. ## In the story ### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/ii) The gamekeeper who trespasses with Tom; relies on Tom's promise to keep him out of trouble. ### [Chapter IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/iv) Mentioned as the gamekeeper who was present during the partridge-shooting and whom Tom tried to protect. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/v) Dismissed by Allworthy for lying to protect Tom, despite Tom's earlier defense of him; his fate evokes pity among the servants. ### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/viii) Mentioned as the poor gamekeeper whose family is perishing from cold and hunger; Tom's charity is directed toward them. ### [In which Master Blifil and Jones appear in different lights](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/x) The gamekeeper who is condemned for poaching a hare, despite Tom's efforts to help him. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/v) Gamekeeper facing ruin; saved by Tom's and Sophia's intercession; receives deputation. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/vi) Black George is the gamekeeper and father of Molly; Tom's goodwill toward him and compassion for his family influence Tom's restraint. ### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/viii) Molly's father; is thunderstruck when Sophia orders him to bring Molly to her. ### [Chapter IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/ix) Returns home to relay Sophia's offer, but is met with his wife's recriminations and uses physical discipline to restore order. ### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/x) Molly's father, the gamekeeper, mentioned in relation to his daughter's behavior. ### [Chapter XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/xii) Finds and keeps Jones's lost pocketbook, then agrees to deliver a letter to Sophia. ### [Chapter XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/xiii) Receives Sophia's money to deliver to Tom, struggles with his conscience but ultimately delivers it. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/i) Referenced as the character who runs away with £500 from his friend and benefactor, illustrating a villainous act on the stage of life. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/v) Benjamin recalls Jones's good-nature toward Black George, which made him beloved. ### [Chapter XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/xii) Found by Partridge at an alehouse; reveals that Blifil is coming to town to marry Sophia; expresses friendship toward Tom. ### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/iii) Brings Sophia the pullet containing Tom's letter, showing kindness to her. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/v) Arrives in town and offers to help Jones, delivering Sophia's letter. ### [Book XVI, Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/x) Delivers Sophia's letter to Tom Jones via Partridge. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/ii) Visits Jones in prison, offers money, and brings news of Sophia's improved standing with Squire Western. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/iii) Discovered by Allworthy at old Nightingale's house; has hoarded £500 in bank-bills, which Allworthy recognizes as his own. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/xi) His theft of the banknotes is revealed; Tom argues for leniency due to temptation and past kindness. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/characters/black_george - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/characters