Black Beauty, Part 21 summary
Part 21 of 49 · 4 min to read the part
In 21 The Parting, the mistress’s illness forces the master to close his household and arrange new homes for the horses before leaving England. John decides to work with young horses, and the sorrowful journey to the railway station ends with his belief that they cannot see their mistress again.
What happens
- The mistress needs a warmer country for her health, so the master prepares to leave England and close his household.
- Miss Jessie and Flora leave with their governess after saying goodbye to the horses.
- The master sells Ginger and the narrator to a friend and gives Merrylegs to the vicar, with Joe employed to tend him.
- John decides to seek work training young horses kindly, and the master offers support and a reference.
- The master carries the mistress into the carriage, and the horses take them to the railway station.
- After the train leaves, John predicts that they cannot see the mistress again and drives back in sorrow.
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What to notice
The return journey does not restore the horses’ sense of belonging. The household’s departure changes what the familiar place means to them.
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What kind of work does John decide to seek?
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