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Chapter 33: A London Cab Horse
Chapter 33: A London Cab Horse begins a new chapter in Black Beauty’s life, bringing a wave of comfort and stability through the hands of his new owner, Jerry Barker. Jerry, a cabman by trade, lives with his wife Polly and their two children, Harry and Dolly. Their home is not grand, but it is full of warmth. From the first morning, Black Beauty feels the difference—Polly greets him with gentleness, and Dolly offers a carrot with a shy smile. Young Harry, already familiar with stable work, praises…-
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Chapter 49: My Last Home
Chapter 49: My Last Home begins with a shift in atmosphere for Black Beauty as he senses a change is coming. He is groomed carefully on a warm summer day, his coat shining under the sunlight, which usually signals something important. When Willie and his groom accompany him to a new location, he arrives at a pleasant-looking home surrounded by greenery and charm. There, he meets Miss Blomefield, Miss Ellen, and another lady who approach with both interest and skepticism. They observe him closely, paying…-
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Chapter 34: An Old War Horse
Chapter 34: An Old War Horse begins with the voice of Captain, an experienced military horse whose calm tone reflects years of service. In his younger days, Captain was proud to serve in the army. He trained tirelessly, mastering every drill with precision, always moving in sync with his rider. He describes the early days fondly—quick trots, sharp turns, halts on command, and galloping across open fields. The discipline gave him purpose, but more than that, his bond with his young cavalry officer brought…-
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Chapter 35: Jerry Barker
Chapter 35: Jerry Barker introduces a turning point in Black Beauty’s life, marked by comfort, fairness, and sincere care. From the moment he begins working under Jerry Barker, the atmosphere changes. Jerry, with his gentle voice and honest hands, treats his horses not just as tools but as partners in his livelihood. His family shares the same warmth—Polly manages the home with calm efficiency, while young Harry and Dolly bring laughter and curiosity into each day. The household runs on unity, where…-
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Chapter 36: The Sunday Cab
Chapter 36: The Sunday Cab begins with a polite but firm refusal. When Mr. Briggs asks Jerry to drive him to church on Sundays, Jerry declines, explaining that his license limits him to six days of work each week. But the reason goes beyond regulation. Years of working nonstop wore Jerry down physically and spiritually, and the same held true for his horses. After making the switch to a six-day license, he gained back not just energy, but dignity. Sundays became sacred—not only for worship but also for…-
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Chapter 37: The Golden Rule
Chapter 37: The Golden Rule unfolds on a quiet Sunday morning, when Polly gently tells Jerry that someone needs his help despite it being his day of rest. Mrs. Briggs, a woman who had always respected Jerry’s choice not to work on Sundays, now finds herself in an unusual situation. Her neighbor, Dinah Brown, must urgently reach her sick mother in the country but is too weak to take the train due to having recently given birth. The urgency of the situation touches Polly, and she appeals to Jerry’s…-
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Chapter 38: Dolly and a Real Gentleman begins in the heart of winter, when icy roads and biting winds make every journey more difficult. Horses strain to keep their footing as heavy carts slide over slick cobblestones, and drivers spend long hours in the cold with little shelter or warmth. Many go without food for stretches, hoping a fare will appear before the day ends. Jerry, though facing the same weather and work, is buffered by the steady support of his family. Polly prepares warm meals, and young…
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Chapter 39: Seedy Sam
Chapter 39: Seedy Sam opens with a quiet tension on the cab stand as a thin man named Sam pulls in with a weary, worn-out horse. His coat is ragged, his hat drooping from overuse, and every step his horse takes is marked with fatigue. Onlookers notice the condition of both man and animal, and a nearby governor steps in to speak with Sam, who answers not with excuses but with weary honesty. Sam doesn’t ask for sympathy—he lays out the reality of his trade with blunt clarity. He doesn’t own his horse…-
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Chapter 40: Poor Ginger
Chapter 40: Poor Ginger brings with it a moment of quiet shock and deep sorrow as Black Beauty encounters a figure from his past in heartbreaking condition. Resting near the stand, Beauty notices a worn cab being pulled by a thin chestnut mare, barely able to lift her legs as she strains against the shafts. Her ribs are visible through her dull coat, and her knees look swollen and stiff with overuse. There is no grace left in her step, only the trembling of a body pushed far beyond its strength. The mare…-
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Chapter 41: The Butcher
Chapter 41: The Butcher begins with an honest reflection on the demanding life horses endure, especially in cities where work never slows. The narrator, an experienced horse, observes the varying treatment horses receive depending on the temperaments of their owners. While he’s known hard labor before, he explains how much worse it becomes when handled without patience or understanding. He describes seeing a little gray pony, startlingly similar to his old companion Merrylegs, being whipped and yanked…-
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