CHAPTER 9: Summary
Godfrey had his breakfast early and waited for Squire Cass to eat and take his morning walk before speaking with him. When Squire Cass walked into the breakfast room the next morning, he greeted Godfrey rudely, which was what generally occurred in the Red House on a regular basis. Godfrey wanted to talk. Godfrey told his father about Wildfire and about how he gave the rent money to Dunstan. His father flew into a rage and questioned Godfrey why he had stolen from him and lied to him for Dunstan’s sake. Godfrey was evasive. The Squire went on blaming his current financial troubles on the overindulgence of his sons and irresponsible children. When he finally paused for breath, Godfrey explained he was actually just trying to say that he’d wanted to sell the horse to get back the money that Dunstan had forced Godfrey to give him, the money that Fowler had paid as rent to Squire Cass. Squire Cass was infuriated. He threatened to disinherit both his sons and find a new wife replace the heirs. He could not figure out why Godfrey would give Dunstan the money in the first place. The Squire understood that there must some secret, and Godfrey admitted it. However, the latter refrained from giving the details. The Squire then nags Godfrey to go ahead and marry Nancy Lammeter. Godfrey is not sure whether to be grateful that nothing seemed to have changed or to be uneasy that he had to tell more half-truths. Though Godfrey worried that his father might push his hand and force him to marry Nancy, he merely places his trust in “Favourable Chance,” hoping that some unforeseen event would rescue him from his predicament.
Q1.why was the Squire furious with his sons?
Ans. The Squire is an old-fashioned man who worked very hard to succeed in sustaining the Red House as one of the most privileged estates in Raveloe.
 He is hard working, serious, dedicated, hard and strict. He understands the value of money. This is the reason why he has dedicated himself to administer the Red House as best as he possibly can.
However, his sons were both the antithesis of the Squire. Dunstan and Godfrey were his subsequent heirs. Dunstan, the youngest child was an alcoholic and a gambler He was irresponsible, as is seen in the horse incident. He blackmails his brother and is very mean.
The oldest son, Godfrey had all the potential to be successful but had a huge lack of initiative. He follows his younger brother in the drink and the gambling.
When Godfrey told his father about Wildfire and about how he gave the rent money to Dunstan, his father flew into a rage and questioned Godfrey why he had stolen from him and lied to him for Dunstan’s sake. Godfrey was evasive. The Squire went on blaming his current financial troubles on the overindulgence of his sons. Godfrey explained he was actually just trying to say that he’d wanted to sell the horse to get back the money that Dunstan had forced Godfrey to give him, the money that Fowler had paid as rent to Squire Cass. Squire Cass was infuriated. He threatened to disinherit both his sons and find a new wife to replace the heirs.
