Footprints ch01 A Triumph of Surgery - CBSE Revision Notes

CBSE Class 10 English Language and Literature
Revision Notes
Chapter 01
A Triumph of Surgery

  • James Herriot stops his car and sees the poor health of Mrs. Pumphrey’s dog, Tricki.
  • He advises Mrs. Pumphrey to put Tricki on a strict diet and make him exercise daily.
  • Mrs. Pumphery continues to overfeed Tricki, which worsens his condition.
  • She phones Herriot for help on noticing Triki’s deteriorating health.
  • Herriot decides to hospitalize Tricki for a fortnight to treat him.
  • Tricki’s hospitalization left Mrs. Pumphrey and helpers at home in tears.
  • Tricki was kept on a strict diet in the hospital. His diet was increased according to the improvements he showed.
  • Mrs. Pumphrey’s anxiousness about Tricki’s health went away on learning that Tricki was convalescing satisfactorily.
  • She started to send eggs, wine and brandy for Tricki to enrich his blood and improve his health.
  • These items were instead enjoyed by James Herriot and his partner.
  • Tricki transformed from a weak fat dog to a hard-muscled and agile one.
  • James Herriot calls Mrs. Pumphrey to come and take Tricki home.