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Chapter 22: Earlshall
Chapter 22: Earlshall begins a pivotal shift in my journey as Ginger and I are transported from the calm and kind care of Birtwick to the grandeur and formality of Earlshall Park. The estate is vast, with well-kept grounds, a splendid house, and spacious stables that hint at luxury. Yet despite the surface elegance, it becomes clear that life here will be very different. Mr. York, the head coachman, greets us with a mixture of professionalism and authority. He listens politely to John’s careful…-
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Chapter 24: The Lady Anne, or a Runaway Horse begins during the freshness of spring when Lord W---- and much of his household travel to London, leaving the estate in quieter hands. Black Beauty and Ginger remain behind, tended by the head groom and a few family members who chose to stay. Among them is Lady Anne, a confident and experienced horsewoman who takes particular liking to Black Beauty, calling him “Black Auster.” She often rides him across the countryside with grace and control, earning his…
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Chapter 25: Reuben Smith
Chapter 25: Reuben Smith opens with the introduction of a man widely respected for his deep understanding of horses and his calm, capable demeanor. Reuben, placed in charge during York’s brief leave, quickly earns the trust of the estate with his blend of hands-on knowledge and a gentle approach. His history includes time spent with a veterinary surgeon, where he picked up valuable insights into equine health. He drives all sorts of teams with skill—whether a four-in-hand or a tandem—and carries…-
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Chapter 26: How it Ended
Chapter 26: How it Ended begins with a quiet unease in the stillness of night. Black Beauty, standing alone and wounded, hears the distant but unmistakable rhythm of hooves drawing closer. As the sound nears, he recognizes Ginger’s pace attached to a dog-cart, a glimmer of hope sparking in the darkness. Beauty, though weakened and sore, lets out a soft neigh. To his relief, Ginger responds, followed by the urgent voices of men. They arrive at the scene to find Reuben lying on the ground, cold and…-
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Chapter 27: Ruined and Going Downhill unfolds a bittersweet transition in Black Beauty’s life, capturing the aftermath of injury and the fading of former glory. After the wounds on his knees began to heal, Beauty was sent to rest in a meadow—lush and quiet, but lonely. Days passed in solitude, the emptiness of the field reminding him of the constant companionship he once knew. Relief arrived when Ginger, also recovering from an accident, was brought to the same pasture. Her gait was slower, and her…
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Chapter 28: A Job Horse and His Drivers reflects a period in Black Beauty’s life where consistency and compassion are replaced by unpredictability. As a job horse, he is rented to a variety of temporary drivers, each with differing levels of skill, patience, and concern. Beauty’s nature is calm and responsive, which makes him a favored choice even for beginners. However, that same gentleness leads to regular misuse. Some drivers pull the reins so tightly that his mouth aches for hours. These men…
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Chapter 45: Jerry’s New Year
Chapter 45: Jerry's New Year opens with a scene marked by both hardship and resilience, set against the backdrop of a city celebrating the holidays. For Jerry, a kind-hearted cabman, and his faithful horse, the season is not about rest or festivity but about staying upright in freezing sleet and snow. Long hours are spent waiting outside grand homes where warm lights glow inside, while the streets remain cruelly cold and still. Jerry does not complain, nor does he mistreat his horse, even as the hours…-
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Chapter 46: Jakes and the Lady
Chapter 46: Jakes and the Lady places Black Beauty in yet another challenging chapter of his working life. Now under the service of a corn dealer and baker, he finds the nature of his work heavier than before. Though the owner ensures the horses are fed and stabled properly, his frequent absences leave the horses in the care of a foreman with little regard for their welfare. This man loads the wagons beyond reasonable capacity, showing more concern for profits than the horses’ wellbeing. Black Beauty is…-
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Chapter 47: Hard Times
Chapter 47: Hard Times begins with Black Beauty caught in one of the most punishing phases of his life, working under Nicholas Skinner, a man whose every decision revolves around profit. His physical description alone—cold black eyes and a sharp nose—mirrors his strict and joyless nature. For Skinner, horses are tools to be drained of energy, then discarded once they can no longer turn a profit. Beauty’s daily routine is marked by relentless trips, barely any rest, and a complete absence of…-
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Chapter 48: Farmer Thoroughgood and His Grandson Willie begins with Black Beauty standing tired and unnoticed at a bustling horse fair, surrounded by others who, like him, have seen better days. His coat is dull, his legs ache, and his spirit has dimmed after a long stretch of hard labor and neglect. Buyers pass him by without a second look, some poking him indifferently, others dismissing him for his age and condition. Yet among the crowd, one man and a boy pause. Farmer Thoroughgood, a weathered yet kind…
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