# XCVI explained — Lavengro

> Chapter companion for Lavengro by George Borrow.

## What happens

During a violent thunderstorm, a postillion's chaise is overturned by a fireball. Lavengro and Belle assist the injured man, secure his horses, and offer him shelter in the dingle for the night.

## Themes in this chapter

### Adventure and Roving

The sudden encounter with the postillion during the storm exemplifies the unpredictable adventures of Lavengro's wandering life.

### Honor and Morality

Lavengro and Belle's selfless assistance to a stranger, despite his initial suspicion, underscores their moral integrity.

## Character check-ins

### Lavengro

Runs to help the postillion, calms the horses, and offers shelter in the dingle.

### Belle

Assists the postillion after his fall, helps lift the chaise, and brings poles for leverage.

### The Postillion

His chaise is overturned by a fireball; he is injured but accepts Lavengro's help and shelter.

## Key lines

> I will go, too,” said the girl. “Stay where you are,” said I; “if I need you, I will call;” and, without waiting for any answer, I hurried to the mouth of the dingle.

Belle offered to accompany Lavengro, but he told her to stay and ran ahead alone.

_Lavengro's protective instinct and decisiveness in a crisis._

> “The best thing you can do,” said I, “is to pass the night here; I will presently light a fire, and endeavour to make you comfortable⁠—in the morning we will see to your wheel.”

Lavengro suggested the postillion stay overnight in the dingle, promising a fire and help with the wheel in the morning.

_Lavengro's hospitality and practical problem-solving._

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