Black Beauty, Part 12 summary
Part 12 of 49 · 5 min to read the part
In 12 A Stormy Day, Black Beauty carries his master and John through a violent storm, then refuses to cross a bridge that the flood has broken. His refusal saves them from likely drowning and leads the men to discuss animal knowledge and the care animals deserve.
What happens
- Black Beauty pulls the dogcart toward town through strong winds and rising floodwater.
- On the return journey, an uprooted oak falls across the road, forcing a six-mile detour.
- Beauty stops at the flooded bridge and refuses to advance despite his master's whip and John's encouragement.
- The tollgate man warns that part of the bridge is missing, and John turns Beauty onto another road.
- The master and John discuss animals' lifesaving knowledge as they travel safely home.
- The anxious mistress welcomes them, and John gives Beauty a generous supper and thick bedding.
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What to notice
Beauty knows the danger but cannot explain it in human speech. His refusal matters more than obedience and protects everyone in the dogcart.
Quick check
Why does Beauty refuse to move onto the bridge?
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