If "Mark became absorbed in Blaze, the white horse. He was afraid the stable boys at the Burlington Stables struck at him and bullied him because he was timid, so he took upon himself the feeding and care of the animal.", can we conclude that "Mark was afraid the stable boys at the Burlington Stables struck at him and bullied him."
Options are: (I) no (II) yes
I think the answer is
(II)