Black Beauty, Part 15 summary
Part 15 of 49 · 4 min to read the part
In 15 The Old Hostler, James drives his master and mistress carefully to an overnight stop, where an experienced hostler grooms the horses and discusses their care. Their conversation connects gentle handling with good behavior and questions dangerous riding that risks human and animal lives.
What happens
- James drives thirty-two miles with care, using the brake and giving the horses rest on long climbs.
- At sunset, the travelers reach a large hotel, where two hostlers unhitch and groom the horses.
- James praises the head hostler’s speed and thoroughness, and the man describes his experience with horses.
- The hostler explains how early treatment can make horses cooperative, fearful, or dangerous.
- James names his master, and their discussion turns to a fatal hunting accident and the value of lives.
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