Black Beauty, Part 4 summary
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In 04 Birtwick Park, Darkie leaves his first home and enters Squire Gordon’s comfortable stable, where he meets Merrylegs and Ginger. His peaceful arrival exposes tension over Ginger’s lost box, while Merrylegs describes both her past mistreatment and the kindness of the people caring for them.
What happens
- In early May, Darkie leaves his first master and travels to Squire Gordon’s home.
- A groom settles him in a roomy loose box, gives him oats, and treats him kindly.
- Merrylegs introduces himself and hopes his new neighbor does not bite.
- Ginger accuses Darkie of taking her box, but he explains that he has no choice in his placement.
- Merrylegs explains that Ginger’s biting frightens Miss Flora and Miss Jessie away from the stable.
- Merrylegs reports Ginger’s complaints of past unkindness but blames her for losing her box despite the care she receives.
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