# Henry Biltmer — The Song of the Lark character guide

> Henry Biltmer in The Song of the Lark by Willa Cather.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Henry, Old Biltmer, old Henry

**First appearance:** 0005-iii

## Who they are

An old German farmer near Moonstone.

## In the story

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/vi)

An old German who lives on the Ottenburg ranch in Arizona; Fred plans to ask him to host Thea.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/i)

Drives the democrat wagon that carries Thea through the forest.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/ii)

Old Henry brings the roll of Navajo blankets to Thea on a pack-pony.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/iii)

Old Henry Biltmer shares his knowledge of the Cliff-Dwellers with Thea, teaching her about their crafts and the importance of water.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/v)

Old Henry Biltmer watches Thea and Fred from a distance, curious about their activities and amused by the romantic tension.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/vii)

Advises against riding due to the impending storm and later comes out with a lantern to guide them back.

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