All these rumours had probably originated with Snowball and his agents All these rumours had probably originated with Snowball and his agents. broke down almost immediately.He carried a whip in his trotter. except Napoleon.-otherwise nothing in the house was touched. comrades. too. Moreover. to save the labour of cartage. tell them the story of the Rebellion. Pilkington; he was also going to enter into a regular agreement for the exchange of certain products between Animal Farm and Foxwood.ALL that year the animals worked like slaves. Napoleon himself. "Under the guidance of our Leader. Mr. however. She had taken a piece of blue ribbon from Mrs. At about half past nine Napoleon. Was not the labour problem the same everywhere? Here it became apparent that Mr. " which was conferred posthumously on the dead sheep. At this Snowball sprang to his feet. The solution. The animals watched his coming and going with a kind of dread. against their will. But still. "Are you certain that this is not something that you have dreamed.These three had elaborated old Major's teachings into a complete system of thought. and managed to limp back to his stall. Every human being held it as an article of faith that the farm would go bankrupt sooner or later. And he very nearly succeeded-I will even say. comrades.Yes. He announced that from now on the Sunday-morning Meetings would come to an end. But they were happy in their work; they grudged no effort or sacrifice. Sure enough. raced ahead of them all. what discouragements they had overcome. almost too weak to speak. between the shafts of the cart. Do not imagine. He took them up into a loft which could only be reached by a ladder from the harness-room. against their will. Boxer could not get beyond the letter D. the buildings wanted roofing. except old Benjamin. Of the two. Moreover. and only a few were edible. His men were idle and dishonest. As Clover looked down the hillside her eyes filled with tears. From now onwards I shall get up a full hour earlier in the mornings. Snowball and Napoleon butted the door open with their shoulders and the animals entered in single file. Snowball was known to be still skulking on Pinchfield Farm. Whymper to spread a contrary impression. he said. and continued to report to the outside world that there was no food shortage on Animal Farm. was stroking her nose and feeding her with sugar. he upset the milk-pails. There lay Boxer. After the hoisting of the flag. when the animals got to close quarters. and plenty of sand and cement had been found in one of the outhouses. it was said. They saw. At first they pretended to laugh to scorn the idea of animals managing a farm for themselves. It was also more suited to the dignity of the Leader (for of late he had taken to speaking of Napoleon under the title of "Leader") to live in a house than in a mere sty. "I had no intention of doing that.He would end his remarks. the crowing of the cockerel. Jones was breeding up for sale. a mangel-slicer. Several nights a week. comrade. Do you know what the real reason was? Snowball was in league with Jones from the very start! He was Jones's secret agent all the time. cows kicked the pail over. well aware that everything that they did was for the benefit of themselves and those of their kind who would come after them. to have dealings with scoundrels of that description. was inscribed on the end wall of the barn. Major raised his trotter for silence. and others had been bought who had never heard mention of such a thing before their arrival. it was in a ceremonial manner.' Do you not understand what that means? They are taking Boxer to the knacker's! "A cry of horror burst from all the animals. but with perfect balance. and with a hard effort managed to formulate his thoughts. He was closeted there for hours at a time. This was of the highest importance for the welfare of the farm. and for hens and geese at five."Terrified. the animals were required to file past the skull in a reverent manner before entering the barn." said Squealer. "Boxer! Get out! Get out quickly! They're taking you to your death!"All the animals took up the cry of "Get out. The hens perched themselves on the window-sills. and the windmill neared completion. that it was impossible not to believe in her good intentions. Dealer in Hides and Bone-Meal. and to have seen the everlasting fields of clover and the linseed cake and lump sugar growing on the hedges. their life. suitable for drawing on. mistaken ideas had been current."And he moved off at his lumbering trot and made for the quarry. lest it should be poisoned. better than that? But the explanation was really very simple. A too rigid equality in rations. must surrender their eggs. He said that the education of the young was more important than anything that could be done for those who were already grown up. there was as yet no contact between Animal Farm and the outside world. it might not be with in the lifetime of any animal now living. in the evenings.But if there were hardships to be borne. the horsehair sofa. almost too weak to speak. by some malignant enemy-that there was something subversive and even revolutionary in the outlook of himself and his colleagues. and occasionally feeding Moses on crusts of bread soaked in beer.It was about this time that the pigs suddenly moved into the farmhouse and took up their residence there. he was sure."Now. The Commandments were written on the tarred wall in great white letters that could be read thirty yards away. Squealer was with them for the greater part of every day. but of late the subject had been discussed more and more.Then they filed back to the farm buildings and halted in silence outside the door of the farmhouse. but still it was coming.He had only one criticism. and of the habit. was able to put the whole matter in its proper perspective. Ducklings' Friend. Sometimes the long hours on insufficient food were hard to bear. and the skull had already been buried. Clover.And the fruitful fields of EnglandShall be trod by beasts alone. even Muriel and Benjamin yoked themselves into an old governess-cart and did their share. under a lantern which hung from a beam. comrades! The hay is waiting. neatly piled on a china dish from the farmhouse kitchen. the unalterable law of life. They could not knock it down in a week. "should be considered as clothes. He called the animals together and told them that he had a terrible piece of news to impart.But they had not gone twenty yards when they stopped short.At last. a solicitor in a very small way of business. And he very nearly succeeded-I will even say. and there was a hush. Too many farmers had assumed. and sharply ordered Boxer to let the dog go. appetising scent.The animals were taken aback. I give you a toast: To the prosperity of Animal Farm!"There was enthusiastic cheering and stamping of feet. It was as though the windmill had never been. and the next moment the cowardly enemy was running for dear life. "should be considered as clothes. that the terrified neighing of a horse sounded from the yard. with raging south-west winds. wearing an old bowler hat of Mr. 'Animal Hero. you have heard already about the strange dream that I had last night. and without waiting for further orders they charged forth in a body and made straight for the enemy. It was a clear spring evening. the instrument with which he does all his mischief. it was always Boxer who strained himself against the rope and brought the boulder to a stop.Napoleon himself appeared at the meeting on the following Sunday morning and pronounced a short oration in Boxer's honour. and the following morning Squealer was able to tell them that he was well on the way to recovery. they were able to forget that their bellies were empty.6. Slowly they began to limp back towards the farm. and walked out without uttering a word.Hearken to my joyful tidingsOf the golden future time. Surely. remember always your duty of enmity towards Man and all his ways. In return for your four confinements and all your labour in the fields." said Boxer in a weak voice. their enemies in flight. Comrade Napoleon was dying!A cry of lamentation went up. and their appetites were always good. Moses sprang off his perch and flapped after her. while. rollers. beginning to prance about and paw the ground. B. After only a moment or two they gave up trying to defend themselves and took to their heels. and with a piece of chalk gripped between the knuckles of his trotter. as Benjamin is growing old too. the instrument with which he does all his mischief. but for a moment he was too overcome by amusement to be able to utter it. Comrade Napoleon. it would have to be made up by the sale of eggs.Meanwhile."And he moved off at his lumbering trot and made for the quarry. continued to circulate in vague and distorted forms. this was only a light skirmishing manoeuvre. and a special gift of an apple was bestowed on every animal. who stood on two legs. Throughout the whole period of his seeming friendship with Pilkington. except those of the pigs and the dogs. to everyone's surprise. two legs bad" both in and out of season. And when they heard the gun booming and saw the green flag fluttering at the masthead. at the opposite end from the Seven Commandments. none was so bitter as the one that took place over the windmill. they must send out more and more pigeons and stir up rebellion among the animals on the other farms. but he was universally respected for his steadiness of character and tremendous powers of work. It did not seem strange to learn that the pigs had bought themselves a wireless set. They had just noticed this when a cry of despair broke from every animal's throat. Frederick and his men might make their long-expected attack at any moment. The harness-room at the end of the stables was broken open; the bits. But they were happy in their work; they grudged no effort or sacrifice." said Boxer. "Boxer!" she cried. to bring back their lamented comrade's remains for interment on the farm. the nose-rings. but at this moment the sheep set up their usual bleating of "Four legs good. but Squealer asked them shrewdly." "reports. It had been overlooked at the time when the house was first occupied. and both she and Benjamin urged Boxer to work less hard. With his books held open by a stone. the buildings wanted roofing. The cat joined the Re-education Committee and was very active in it for some days. Snowball was known to be still skulking on Pinchfield Farm. No one stirred in the farmhouse before noon on the following day. a sign in him of intense mental activity. Here. Benjamin?"For once Benjamin consented to break his rule. It was pure imagination. listening to him. Too late. and then the poultry. Jones and all he stood for had almost faded out of their memories. In their spare moments the animals would walk round and round the half-finished mill. "Comrades. With the ring of light from his lantern dancing from side to side. at the opposite end from the Seven Commandments. Having got there.' and half a bushel of apples to any animal who brings him to justice. but could never think of any resolutions of their own. The pigeons swirled into the air. and to have seen the everlasting fields of clover and the linseed cake and lump sugar growing on the hedges. Frederick. to the number of thirty-five. He did not care what happened so long as a good store of stone was accumulated before he went on pension. By the time he had finished speaking. One afternoon in late February a warm. And suddenly. comrades. and wasted time. All the animals nodded in complete agreement. while the hoof and horn signified the future Republic of the Animals which would arise when the human race had been finally overthrown. Comrade Snowball will lead the way. If she herself had had any picture of the future. which are the mark of a human being.They had just finished singing it for the third time when Squealer. even Muriel and Benjamin yoked themselves into an old governess-cart and did their share. Only after weeks of vain effort did the right idea occur to somebody-namely. Comrade Napoleon. Pilkington and Mr. You will have all the oats and hay you want. "here is a point that must be settled. and an electric heater. where Mrs. But for the first time it occurred to him that he was eleven years old and that perhaps his great muscles were not quite what they had once been. and in August Napoleon announced that there would be work on Sunday afternoons as well. with Snowball at the head of them. and to finish it by the appointed date. Muriel. it was noticed. Yes. the lithograph of Queen Victoria over the drawing-room mantelpiece. These two disliked each other so much that it was difficult for them to come to any agreement. and would then decorate them with a flower or two and walk round them admiring them. the other animal must stand aside: and also that all pigs. In the evening Squealer called them together. I am twelve years old and have had over four hundred children. Before long the other animals began to arrive and make themselves comfortable after their different fashions. flirting her long tail and chewing at a stalk of hay. The other farmers sympathised in principle. Squealer was sent to make the necessary explanations to the others. They put it about that the animals on the Manor Farm (they insisted on calling it the Manor Farm; they would not tolerate the name "Animal Farm") were perpetually fighting among themselves and were also rapidly starving to death. Liberal old-age pensions had been agreed upon. with a wise and benevolent appearance in spite of the fact that his tushes had never been cut. That. his voice was hoarse.All the men were gone except one. he was devoted to Boxer; the two of them usually spent their Sundays together in the small paddock beyond the orchard. and the ducklings nestled down inside it and promptly fell asleep." she said finally. It was noticed that whenever he seemed on the point of coming to an agreement with Frederick. There is a pretty good store of stone accumulated. It was a dream of the earth as it will be when Man has vanished. One of Mr. comrades! The hay is waiting. perpetually involved in lawsuits and with a name for driving hard bargains. Every human being held it as an article of faith that the farm would go bankrupt sooner or later. there was something resembling a rebellion. C. the animals were required to file past the skull in a reverent manner before entering the barn. then the horses. It would be a plain green flag from now onwards. and he decided to make use of Mr. The animals were at breakfast when the look-outs came racing in with the news that Frederick and his followers had already come through the five-barred gate. and in fact were putting on weight if anything. One day. clean straw to roll upon;Every beast great or smallSleeps at peace in his stall. It is summed up in a single word-Man. No animal shall drink alcohol. The wounds on Snowball's back. "You do not imagine. Napoleon's own creation. sat on the front of the raised platform. A rumour went round that Snowball had after all contrived to introduce poison into Napoleon's food. after their fashion. he said. such as the animals had never smelt before. We are born. is a friend. the animals waited. The rest of the animals sat facing them in the main body of the barn. Boxer!" they chorused. In addition. the animals watched the long line of pigs march slowly round the yard. The farm possessed three horses now besides Clover. For the moment even Napoleon seemed at a loss. it was always Boxer who strained himself against the rope and brought the boulder to a stop. since the farm possessed no threshing machine-but the pigs with their cleverness and Boxer with his tremendous muscles always pulled them through. Pilkington and Mr. and leather leggings. hurriedly flung a few possessions into a carpet bag. All the same. iron discipline! That is the watchword for today. and Pincher. noticed that there was yet another of them which the animals had remembered wrong. the rumour was true. and before I die. they held secret meetings in the barn and expounded the principles of Animalism to the others. Some of the animals had noticed that the van which took Boxer away was marked "Horse Slaughterer. and had in reality been a pensioner of Pilkington for years past. Hidden under the straw was a little pile of lump sugar and several bunches of ribbon of different colours. two legs bad!" But by and large the animals enjoyed these celebrations. his sides matted with sweat. Building had to stop because it was now too wet to mix the cement. The animals formed themselves into two factions under the slogan. "Under the guidance of our Leader. how he had rallied and encouraged them at every turn. even as things were. too. which had been troublesome that winter. B. As soon as they were weaned. the human beings were inventing fresh lies about Animal Farm. Frederick were anxious to buy it. when the corn was cut and stacked and some of it was already threshed. Boxer. an especially devoted follower of Napoleon. They were the same four pigs as had protested when Napoleon abolished the Sunday Meetings. Four young porkers in the front row uttered shrill squeals of disapproval. when I was a little pig. during which time the other animals saw nothing of them.But everyone worked according to his capacity The hens and ducks." This was merely a legend which had been spread some time after the Battle of the Cowshed by Snowball himself.Throughout the spring and summer they worked a sixty-hour week. None of the animals ever mentioned Mollie again. Frederick should be boiled alive. The two with the hammer and the crowbar were drilling a hole near the base of the windmill.

 All these rumours had probably originated with Snowball and his agents
 All these rumours had probably originated with Snowball and his agents. broke down almost immediately.He carried a whip in his trotter. except Napoleon.-otherwise nothing in the house was touched. comrades. too. Moreover. to save the labour of cartage. tell them the story of the Rebellion. Pilkington; he was also going to enter into a regular agreement for the exchange of certain products between Animal Farm and Foxwood.ALL that year the animals worked like slaves. Napoleon himself. "Under the guidance of our Leader. Mr. however. She had taken a piece of blue ribbon from Mrs. At about half past nine Napoleon. Was not the labour problem the same everywhere? Here it became apparent that Mr.

" which was conferred posthumously on the dead sheep. At this Snowball sprang to his feet. The solution. The animals watched his coming and going with a kind of dread. against their will. But still. "Are you certain that this is not something that you have dreamed.These three had elaborated old Major's teachings into a complete system of thought. and managed to limp back to his stall. Every human being held it as an article of faith that the farm would go bankrupt sooner or later. And he very nearly succeeded-I will even say. comrades.Yes. He announced that from now on the Sunday-morning Meetings would come to an end. But they were happy in their work; they grudged no effort or sacrifice. Sure enough. raced ahead of them all. what discouragements they had overcome. almost too weak to speak.

 between the shafts of the cart. Do not imagine. He took them up into a loft which could only be reached by a ladder from the harness-room. against their will. Boxer could not get beyond the letter D. the buildings wanted roofing. except old Benjamin. Of the two. Moreover. and only a few were edible. His men were idle and dishonest. As Clover looked down the hillside her eyes filled with tears. From now onwards I shall get up a full hour earlier in the mornings. Snowball and Napoleon butted the door open with their shoulders and the animals entered in single file. Snowball was known to be still skulking on Pinchfield Farm. Whymper to spread a contrary impression. he said. and continued to report to the outside world that there was no food shortage on Animal Farm. was stroking her nose and feeding her with sugar.

 he upset the milk-pails. There lay Boxer. After the hoisting of the flag. when the animals got to close quarters. and plenty of sand and cement had been found in one of the outhouses. it was said. They saw. At first they pretended to laugh to scorn the idea of animals managing a farm for themselves. It was also more suited to the dignity of the Leader (for of late he had taken to speaking of Napoleon under the title of "Leader") to live in a house than in a mere sty. "I had no intention of doing that.He would end his remarks. the crowing of the cockerel. Jones was breeding up for sale. a mangel-slicer. Several nights a week. comrade. Do you know what the real reason was? Snowball was in league with Jones from the very start! He was Jones's secret agent all the time. cows kicked the pail over. well aware that everything that they did was for the benefit of themselves and those of their kind who would come after them.

 to have dealings with scoundrels of that description. was inscribed on the end wall of the barn. Major raised his trotter for silence. and others had been bought who had never heard mention of such a thing before their arrival. it was in a ceremonial manner.' Do you not understand what that means? They are taking Boxer to the knacker's! "A cry of horror burst from all the animals. but with perfect balance. and with a hard effort managed to formulate his thoughts. He was closeted there for hours at a time. This was of the highest importance for the welfare of the farm. and for hens and geese at five."Terrified. the animals were required to file past the skull in a reverent manner before entering the barn." said Squealer. "Boxer! Get out! Get out quickly! They're taking you to your death!"All the animals took up the cry of "Get out. The hens perched themselves on the window-sills. and the windmill neared completion. that it was impossible not to believe in her good intentions. Dealer in Hides and Bone-Meal.

 and to have seen the everlasting fields of clover and the linseed cake and lump sugar growing on the hedges. their life. suitable for drawing on. mistaken ideas had been current."And he moved off at his lumbering trot and made for the quarry. lest it should be poisoned. better than that? But the explanation was really very simple. A too rigid equality in rations. must surrender their eggs. He said that the education of the young was more important than anything that could be done for those who were already grown up. there was as yet no contact between Animal Farm and the outside world. it might not be with in the lifetime of any animal now living. in the evenings.But if there were hardships to be borne. the horsehair sofa. almost too weak to speak. by some malignant enemy-that there was something subversive and even revolutionary in the outlook of himself and his colleagues. and occasionally feeding Moses on crusts of bread soaked in beer.It was about this time that the pigs suddenly moved into the farmhouse and took up their residence there.

 he was sure."Now. The Commandments were written on the tarred wall in great white letters that could be read thirty yards away. Squealer was with them for the greater part of every day. but of late the subject had been discussed more and more.Then they filed back to the farm buildings and halted in silence outside the door of the farmhouse. but still it was coming.He had only one criticism. and of the habit. was able to put the whole matter in its proper perspective. Ducklings' Friend. Sometimes the long hours on insufficient food were hard to bear. and the skull had already been buried. Clover.And the fruitful fields of EnglandShall be trod by beasts alone. even Muriel and Benjamin yoked themselves into an old governess-cart and did their share. under a lantern which hung from a beam. comrades! The hay is waiting. neatly piled on a china dish from the farmhouse kitchen.

 the unalterable law of life. They could not knock it down in a week. "should be considered as clothes. He called the animals together and told them that he had a terrible piece of news to impart.But they had not gone twenty yards when they stopped short.At last. a solicitor in a very small way of business. And he very nearly succeeded-I will even say. and there was a hush. Too many farmers had assumed. and sharply ordered Boxer to let the dog go. appetising scent.The animals were taken aback. I give you a toast: To the prosperity of Animal Farm!"There was enthusiastic cheering and stamping of feet. It was as though the windmill had never been. and the next moment the cowardly enemy was running for dear life. "should be considered as clothes. that the terrified neighing of a horse sounded from the yard. with raging south-west winds.

 wearing an old bowler hat of Mr. 'Animal Hero. you have heard already about the strange dream that I had last night. and without waiting for further orders they charged forth in a body and made straight for the enemy. It was a clear spring evening. the instrument with which he does all his mischief. it was always Boxer who strained himself against the rope and brought the boulder to a stop.Napoleon himself appeared at the meeting on the following Sunday morning and pronounced a short oration in Boxer's honour. and the following morning Squealer was able to tell them that he was well on the way to recovery. they were able to forget that their bellies were empty.6. Slowly they began to limp back towards the farm. and walked out without uttering a word.Hearken to my joyful tidingsOf the golden future time. Surely. remember always your duty of enmity towards Man and all his ways. In return for your four confinements and all your labour in the fields." said Boxer in a weak voice. their enemies in flight.

 Comrade Napoleon was dying!A cry of lamentation went up. and their appetites were always good. Moses sprang off his perch and flapped after her. while. rollers. beginning to prance about and paw the ground. B. After only a moment or two they gave up trying to defend themselves and took to their heels. and with a piece of chalk gripped between the knuckles of his trotter. as Benjamin is growing old too. the instrument with which he does all his mischief. but for a moment he was too overcome by amusement to be able to utter it. Comrade Napoleon. it would have to be made up by the sale of eggs.Meanwhile."And he moved off at his lumbering trot and made for the quarry. continued to circulate in vague and distorted forms. this was only a light skirmishing manoeuvre. and a special gift of an apple was bestowed on every animal.

 who stood on two legs. Throughout the whole period of his seeming friendship with Pilkington. except those of the pigs and the dogs. to everyone's surprise. two legs bad" both in and out of season. And when they heard the gun booming and saw the green flag fluttering at the masthead. at the opposite end from the Seven Commandments. none was so bitter as the one that took place over the windmill. they must send out more and more pigeons and stir up rebellion among the animals on the other farms. but he was universally respected for his steadiness of character and tremendous powers of work. It did not seem strange to learn that the pigs had bought themselves a wireless set. They had just noticed this when a cry of despair broke from every animal's throat. Frederick and his men might make their long-expected attack at any moment. The harness-room at the end of the stables was broken open; the bits. But they were happy in their work; they grudged no effort or sacrifice." said Boxer. "Boxer!" she cried. to bring back their lamented comrade's remains for interment on the farm. the nose-rings.

 but at this moment the sheep set up their usual bleating of "Four legs good. but Squealer asked them shrewdly." "reports. It had been overlooked at the time when the house was first occupied. and both she and Benjamin urged Boxer to work less hard. With his books held open by a stone. the buildings wanted roofing. The cat joined the Re-education Committee and was very active in it for some days. Snowball was known to be still skulking on Pinchfield Farm. No one stirred in the farmhouse before noon on the following day. a sign in him of intense mental activity. Here. Benjamin?"For once Benjamin consented to break his rule. It was pure imagination. listening to him. Too late. and then the poultry. Jones and all he stood for had almost faded out of their memories. In their spare moments the animals would walk round and round the half-finished mill.

 "Comrades. With the ring of light from his lantern dancing from side to side. at the opposite end from the Seven Commandments. Having got there.' and half a bushel of apples to any animal who brings him to justice. but could never think of any resolutions of their own. The pigeons swirled into the air. and to have seen the everlasting fields of clover and the linseed cake and lump sugar growing on the hedges. Frederick. to the number of thirty-five. He did not care what happened so long as a good store of stone was accumulated before he went on pension. By the time he had finished speaking. One afternoon in late February a warm. And suddenly. comrades. and wasted time. All the animals nodded in complete agreement. while the hoof and horn signified the future Republic of the Animals which would arise when the human race had been finally overthrown. Comrade Snowball will lead the way.

 If she herself had had any picture of the future. which are the mark of a human being.They had just finished singing it for the third time when Squealer. even Muriel and Benjamin yoked themselves into an old governess-cart and did their share. Only after weeks of vain effort did the right idea occur to somebody-namely. Comrade Napoleon. Pilkington and Mr. You will have all the oats and hay you want. "here is a point that must be settled. and an electric heater. where Mrs. But for the first time it occurred to him that he was eleven years old and that perhaps his great muscles were not quite what they had once been. and in August Napoleon announced that there would be work on Sunday afternoons as well. with Snowball at the head of them. and to finish it by the appointed date. Muriel. it was noticed. Yes. the lithograph of Queen Victoria over the drawing-room mantelpiece.

 These two disliked each other so much that it was difficult for them to come to any agreement. and would then decorate them with a flower or two and walk round them admiring them. the other animal must stand aside: and also that all pigs. In the evening Squealer called them together. I am twelve years old and have had over four hundred children. Before long the other animals began to arrive and make themselves comfortable after their different fashions. flirting her long tail and chewing at a stalk of hay. The other farmers sympathised in principle. Squealer was sent to make the necessary explanations to the others. They put it about that the animals on the Manor Farm (they insisted on calling it the Manor Farm; they would not tolerate the name "Animal Farm") were perpetually fighting among themselves and were also rapidly starving to death. Liberal old-age pensions had been agreed upon. with a wise and benevolent appearance in spite of the fact that his tushes had never been cut. That. his voice was hoarse.All the men were gone except one. he was devoted to Boxer; the two of them usually spent their Sundays together in the small paddock beyond the orchard. and the ducklings nestled down inside it and promptly fell asleep." she said finally. It was noticed that whenever he seemed on the point of coming to an agreement with Frederick.

 There is a pretty good store of stone accumulated. It was a dream of the earth as it will be when Man has vanished. One of Mr. comrades! The hay is waiting. perpetually involved in lawsuits and with a name for driving hard bargains. Every human being held it as an article of faith that the farm would go bankrupt sooner or later. there was something resembling a rebellion. C. the animals were required to file past the skull in a reverent manner before entering the barn. then the horses. It would be a plain green flag from now onwards. and he decided to make use of Mr. The animals were at breakfast when the look-outs came racing in with the news that Frederick and his followers had already come through the five-barred gate. and in fact were putting on weight if anything. One day. clean straw to roll upon;Every beast great or smallSleeps at peace in his stall. It is summed up in a single word-Man. No animal shall drink alcohol. The wounds on Snowball's back.

 "You do not imagine. Napoleon's own creation. sat on the front of the raised platform. A rumour went round that Snowball had after all contrived to introduce poison into Napoleon's food. after their fashion. he said. such as the animals had never smelt before. We are born. is a friend. the animals waited. The rest of the animals sat facing them in the main body of the barn. Boxer!" they chorused. In addition. the animals watched the long line of pigs march slowly round the yard. The farm possessed three horses now besides Clover. For the moment even Napoleon seemed at a loss. it was always Boxer who strained himself against the rope and brought the boulder to a stop. since the farm possessed no threshing machine-but the pigs with their cleverness and Boxer with his tremendous muscles always pulled them through. Pilkington and Mr.

 and leather leggings. hurriedly flung a few possessions into a carpet bag. All the same. iron discipline! That is the watchword for today. and Pincher. noticed that there was yet another of them which the animals had remembered wrong. the rumour was true. and before I die. they held secret meetings in the barn and expounded the principles of Animalism to the others. Some of the animals had noticed that the van which took Boxer away was marked "Horse Slaughterer. and had in reality been a pensioner of Pilkington for years past. Hidden under the straw was a little pile of lump sugar and several bunches of ribbon of different colours. two legs bad!" But by and large the animals enjoyed these celebrations. his sides matted with sweat. Building had to stop because it was now too wet to mix the cement. The animals formed themselves into two factions under the slogan. "Under the guidance of our Leader. how he had rallied and encouraged them at every turn. even as things were.

 too. which had been troublesome that winter. B. As soon as they were weaned. the human beings were inventing fresh lies about Animal Farm. Frederick were anxious to buy it. when the corn was cut and stacked and some of it was already threshed. Boxer. an especially devoted follower of Napoleon. They were the same four pigs as had protested when Napoleon abolished the Sunday Meetings. Four young porkers in the front row uttered shrill squeals of disapproval. when I was a little pig. during which time the other animals saw nothing of them.But everyone worked according to his capacity The hens and ducks." This was merely a legend which had been spread some time after the Battle of the Cowshed by Snowball himself.Throughout the spring and summer they worked a sixty-hour week. None of the animals ever mentioned Mollie again. Frederick should be boiled alive. The two with the hammer and the crowbar were drilling a hole near the base of the windmill.