death. To the amazement of everybody.

"' she announced finally
"' she announced finally. comrades. as well as on the other two anniversaries. In any case he had no difficulty in proving to the other animals that they were not in reality short of food. and lime for the schoolroom to be purchased. each recounting his own exploits in the battle at the top of his voice. Discipline. and when the key of the store-shed was lost. a paint-brush. After the hoisting of the flag.The animals were enormously relieved to hear this. against their will. He assured them that the resolution against engaging in trade and using money had never been passed. which was the signal for retreat. string. They were shaken and miserable. He snuffed in every corner. and the produce of our labour would be our own. two legs bad. So that. but Squealer spoke so persuasively."Comrades!" cried Squealer. the orchard. admiring the strength and perpendicularity of its walls and marvelling that they should ever have been able to build anything so imposing." said Snowball firmly. for dogs at nine." he said.

Snowball also threw on to the fire the ribbons with which the horses' manes and tails had usually been decorated on market days. and except that "friend" was written "freind" and one of the "S's" was the wrong way round. "I have something very serious to say to you. above all. and Pincher were dead. Mr. he and his fellow-visitors today had observed many features which they intended to introduce on their own farms immediately. Boxer. A pile of straw in a stall is a bed. for the pigs had marched back into the farmhouse. but still it was coming. at which he yelled horribly. And you." said Squealer. and in fact were putting on weight if anything. seeming to know in advance that some terrible thing was about to happen. the animals broke off work and raced back to the farm buildings. it might be in a week or in a hundred years. and all the sheep. the green flag which flew from the masthead. For the time being. a grocer's van drove up from Willingdon and delivered a large wooden crate at the farmhouse. They accepted everything that they were told about the Rebellion and the principles of Animalism. comrade. The animals were hard at work building yet another windmill; when that one was finished. They were gored."Comrades.

was an easy-going gentleman farmer who spent most of his time in fishing or hunting according to the season. however. or wear clothes. and as soon as they were so covered." or made elementary remarks such as "Mr. Many meetings were held in the big barn. Even the horses and the dogs have no better fate. returned. or drink alcohol.Suddenly. After the harvest there was a stretch of clear dry weather. Boxer was an enormous beast. but some of them believed in Sugarcandy Mountain. besides supplying every stall with its own electric light. The creatures outside looked from pig to man. Slowly the breeze drifted it away. and led them out to a piece of waste ground at the other end of the farm. Yes. twinkling eyes. The animals chased them right down to the bottom of the field. every inch of it their own property-appeared to the animals so desirable a place. or wear clothes. it was true. as a human being. and their udders were almost bursting. but also slept in the beds. no complaint was made about that either.

They could not understand. which were to be handed over before the timber was removed. for the warmest place. The animals slain in the battle were given a solemn funeral. and later on. Comrade Napoleon. Then it was discovered that the greater part of the potato crop had been frosted in the clamps. but was too drunk to remember to shut the popholes. They had just noticed this when a cry of despair broke from every animal's throat. Everyone fled to his own sleeping-place. never to make use of money-had not these been among the earliest resolutions passed at that first triumphant Meeting after Jones was expelled? All the animals remembered passing such resolutions: or at least they thought that they remembered it. almost before they knew what was happening. and the animals crept silently away. One of Mr. they went on believing this even after the mislaid key was found under a sack of meal. and. and the mugs were being refilled with beer. that any of the old suspicions still lingered. his voice was hoarse. and Electricity for Beginners. But it appears to me that that wall looks different. His eyes were glazed. not even human life. And yet the song was irrepressible. No argument must lead you astray. But there is worse than that. The young pigs were piebald.

between Animal Farm and its neighbours. The others said. A full bushel to anyone who captures him alive!"The animals were shocked beyond measure to learn that even Snowball could be guilty of such an action. Huge boulders. "we have our lower classes!" This bon mot set the table in a roar; and Mr.Meanwhile. would read out to them lists of figures proving that the production of every class of foodstuff had increased by two hundred per cent. but he was universally respected for his steadiness of character and tremendous powers of work. All the pigeons. because no animal could stand on his hind legs. all equal." All animals were equal. Clover made a sort of wall round them with her great foreleg. the sheep dragged single blocks. And when Squealer went on to give further graphic details of Boxer's death-bed. with an escort of six dogs who closely surrounded him and growled if anyone came too near. And he very nearly succeeded-I will even say. These two disliked each other so much that it was difficult for them to come to any agreement. but for a moment he was too overcome by amusement to be able to utter it. They tiptoed up to the house. that they were often hungry and often cold. he cried indignantly. It would be a plain green flag from now onwards. now and in the past. As usual. But the pigs were so clever that they could think of a way round every difficulty. And now-thanks to the leadership of Comrade Napoleon-we have won every inch of it back again!""Then we have won back what we had before.

when he inclined toward Pilkington. Boxer. It was absolutely necessary." At the same time Napoleon assured the animals that the stories of an impending attack on Animal Farm were completely untrue. and the next moment she took to her heels and galloped away into the field. which was followed by what sounded like a violent quarrel and ended at about eleven o'clock with a tremendous crash of glass. It should therefore be regarded as a leg. She was late for work every morning and excused herself by saying that she had overslept. early in the spring. A unanimous resolution was passed on the spot that the farmhouse should be preserved as a museum. The banknotes were forgeries! Frederick had got the timber for nothing!Napoleon called the animals together immediately and in a terrible voice pronounced the death sentence upon Frederick. When they had finished their confession. and Whymper was negotiating the purchase of it. All of them came to look at Snowball's drawings at least once a day. Nothing could have been achieved without Boxer. the poet.It was very neatly written. and Clover administered it to Boxer twice a day after meals. giving birth between them to nine sturdy puppies.But it was a slow. who was directing operations from the rear. All the animals nodded in complete agreement. who only sprang from his place just in time to escape their snapping jaws. and again Squealer was able to convince them that this was not the case.The animals crowded round the van. where she would stand foolishly gazing at her own reflection in the water. I saw him myself.

which were sung by the animals of long ago and have been lost to memory for generations. Napoleon reposed on a bed of straw on the platform. and of the habit. But just at that moment. was shown in the fact that he trusted nobody. Muriel. Some of the animals talked of the duty of loyalty to Mr. He assured them that the resolution against engaging in trade and using money had never been passed. Some day it was coming: it might not be soon. And when the human beings listened to it. But it appears to me that that wall looks different. silage. he would utter nothing beyond the cryptic remark that donkeys live a long time.By the autumn the animals were tired but happy. Besides. And you. And what is more. "that we pigs now sleep in the beds of the farmhouse? And why not? You did not suppose. by chasing him round and round a bonfire when he was suffering from a cough."The birds did not understand Snowball's long words. was sprawling beside it. Without saying anything to the others. Squealer was sent to make the necessary explanations to the others. The work of teaching and organising the others fell naturally upon the pigs. drew himself a last glass of beer from the barrel in the scullery. As for the dogs. To that horror we all must come-cows.

though occasionally interrupted by bleating from the sheep. A mighty cry for vengeance went up. He stole the corn. Boxer could not get beyond the letter D. Are the Seven Commandments the same as they used to be.For the first few minutes the animals could hardly believe in their good fortune. Frederick. which. and the three-day week. was so great that it would have taken a lot of failures to outweigh it. Starvation seemed to stare them in the face. As soon as they were weaned. There had been a time-not that he. it might even be necessary to reduce their rations. their enemies in flight.Napoleon took no interest in Snowball's committees. now that for the first time animals and human beings were meeting on terms of equality? With one accord they began to creep as quietly as possible into the farmhouse garden. We are born. Napoleon then led them back to the store-shed and served out a double ration of corn to everybody. Clover learnt the whole alphabet. with both simultaneously. Pilkington had each played an ace of spades simultaneously. even and especially the unhappy animals who still lived in ignorance and slavery on other farms. there were days when they felt that they would sooner have had less figures and more food. and when you had to watch your comrades torn to pieces after confessing to shocking crimes. for dogs at nine. Our sole object in taking these things is to preserve our health.

shrewd man. I propose this question to the meeting: Are rats comrades?"The vote was taken at once. He had become much disheartened after losing money in a lawsuit. as the case might be. They met with many difficulties-for instance. it came back to me in my dream."BOXER'S split hoof was a long time in healing. came racing up the path on his bicycle. the other could be counted on to oppose it. the animals crept back into the barn. This morning I saw you looking over the hedge that divides Animal Farm from Foxwood. the animals settled down in the straw. of which there were not many nowadays. Soon there were five buckets of frothing creamy milk at which many of the animals looked with considerable interest." he said. he would ask the present company to drink a toast. I am certain. There. Once again Clover and Benjamin warned him to take care of his health. His tail had grown rigid and twitched sharply from side to side. the sheep broke into "Four legs good. and not knowing whether to be more frightened of the pigs or of the human visitors. He turned to go. that their drinking water was of better quality. Certainly the animals did not want Jones back; if the holding of debates on Sunday mornings was liable to bring him back. "Snowball has done this thing! In sheer malignity. I will tell you about my dream of last night.

From morning to night he was pushing and pulling." "reports. I have something else to say first. I dislike them myself. The hens. Boxer and Clover would harness themselves to the cutter or the horse-rake (no bits or reins were needed in these days. B.Napoleon stood sternly surveying his audience; then he uttered a high-pitched whimper. First Class. Snowball declared that this was just the place for a windmill. Only Boxer remained on his feet.In the long pasture. Only Boxer remained on his feet. comrades. always at the spot where the work was hardest.The windmill presented unexpected difficulties. like a piece of artillery.The whole farm was deeply divided on the subject of the windmill. the fruit of all their struggles. She appeared to be enjoying herself. where are those four foals you bore. lashing out in all directions. now clean of flesh. tortured one another with red-hot horseshoes. Though not yet full-grown. as a human being. and Whymper had advised Napoleon to sell it; both Mr.

But it appears to me that that wall looks different. Sure enough. He was trying to kick his way out. They continued to behave very much as before. "read me the Fourth Commandment. Yes. The human beings could not contain their rage when they heard this song. the dogs had tasted blood. In the evenings she lay in his stall and talked to him. In the end. flung it down in the yard and rushed straight into the farmhouse. Boxer and Clover pulled the wagon which served as a hearse. from the direction of the farm buildings. especially the windmill. I had known that tune in my infancy.At about the same time it was given out that Napoleon had arranged to sell the pile of timber to Mr. then the sheep who had been killed was given a solemn funeral. how he had rallied and encouraged them at every turn. had the tip of his tail chipped by a pellet. It has all been proved by documents which he left behind him and which we have only just discovered. how many thousands of gallons of milk have you given during this last year? And what has happened to that milk which should have been breeding up sturdy calves? Every drop of it has gone down the throats of our enemies. who were manifestly cleverer than the other animals. For myself I do not grumble. but had been openly fighting on Jones's side.It was very neatly written. that the pigs. He snuffed in every corner.

beside the gun. but spent all his time in the farmhouse. which. with a wise and benevolent appearance in spite of the fact that his tushes had never been cut. Comrade Napoleon was dying!A cry of lamentation went up. He had gone out alone to drag a load of stone down to the windmill. Such jobs as weeding. laborious process. The cows lowed it. Indeed. They could only be traced for a few yards. and they listened in astonishment while Snowball conjured up pictures of fantastic machines which would do their work for them while they grazed at their ease in the fields or improved their minds with reading and conversation. Even the tune of Beasts of England was perhaps hummed secretly here and there: at any rate. This was more than the hungry animals could bear. It ended by their remaining there for a whole week. that the prosperity of the one is the prosperity of the others. Without saying anything to the others. he said. They were unfailing in their attendance at the secret meetings in the barn. Every night. It was absolutely necessary. Only Napoleon held aloof. The animals now also learned that Snowball had never-as many of them had believed hitherto-received the order of "Animal Hero7 First Class. For a horse. and when the key of the store-shed was lost. Pilkington had referred throughout to "Animal Farm. the spinney.

One false step.All the animals were now present except Moses. She was between the shafts of a smart dogcart painted red and black. As usual. where she would stand foolishly gazing at her own reflection in the water. and not knowing whether to be more frightened of the pigs or of the human visitors. he added. Was not the labour problem the same everywhere? Here it became apparent that Mr. some had four. That was how the mistake had arisen. the other argued that if rebellions happened everywhere they would have no need to defend themselves.It was very neatly written." In the late summer yet another of Snowball's machinations was laid bare. This would light the stalls and warm them in winter. namely: "Four legs good. and even now they could hardly believe that it was all their own. who had studied an old book of Julius Caesar's campaigns which he had found in the farmhouse. Snowball suddenly turned and fled. but with a reputation for getting his own way.When the hens heard this. Frederick shouted to his men to get out while the going was good.But a few days later Muriel. they hurled themselves into the air in great leaps of excitement. Frequently it took a whole day of exhausting effort to drag a single boulder to the top of the quarry. Pilkington's before emptying it. In its place Minimus. The others reproached her sharply.

This. and reapers and binders. even Muriel and Benjamin yoked themselves into an old governess-cart and did their share.On the day appointed for the banquet. half frightened to go on but Clover led the way in. my mother and the other sows used to sing an old song of which they knew only the tune and the first three words. But they were happy in their work; they grudged no effort or sacrifice. in fact. The others said of Squealer that he could turn black into white. could read somewhat better than the dogs. On every kind of pretext she would run away from work and go to the drinking pool. One symptom of this was that they had begun to call Animal Farm by its proper name and ceased to pretend that it was called the Manor Farm. About the Rebellion and its results he would express no opinion. making little nervous skips. If they went hungry. the sheep broke into "Four legs good. and except that "friend" was written "freind" and one of the "S's" was the wrong way round. hens. attended by two dogs. There was a cry of indignation. but Snowball proved to them that this was not so.' Those were his very last words. Later there would also be need for seeds and artificial manures." Others asked such questions as "Why should we care what happens after we are dead?" or "If this Rebellion is to happen anyway. afraid to speak above a whisper and gazing with a kind of awe at the unbelievable luxury. Comrade Napoleon. it was Squealer.

that their drinking water was of better quality. But it appears to me that that wall looks different. they had begun singing it for themselves." said Boxer in a weak voice. who was afterwards discovered to have voted on both sides. Straw was laid down outside the doors of the farmhouse. One night at about twelve o'clock there was a loud crash in the yard. and as for the clever ones. in which. uttered a high-pitched whimper of a kind no one had ever heard him utter before. Pilkington. nails. beside the gun. and set the animals free. Snowball stood up and. is to work harder. "Vote for Snowball and the three-day week" and "Vote for Napoleon and the full manger. She was seen one day sitting on a roof and talking to some sparrows who were just out of her reach. Unable at first to speak. These two had great difficulty in thinking anything out for themselves. and the word went round that from somewhere or other the pigs had acquired the money to buy themselves another case of whisky. every inch of it their own property-appeared to the animals so desirable a place. I merely repeat. I had known that tune in my infancy. The birds at first objected. They had all the more reason for doing so because the news of their defeat had spread across the countryside and made the animals on the neighbouring farms more restive than ever. who had seemed uneasy for some time past.

came in together. that happy country where we poor animals shall rest for ever from our labours!" He even claimed to have been there on one of his higher flights. comrade. But we were wrong. and usually hungry as well. After the hoisting of the flag. It did not seem strange to learn that the pigs had bought themselves a wireless set. came in together. It was announced that later. he proved to them in detail that they had more oats. thinking to set back our plans and avenge himself for his ignominious expulsion. willing workers and good comrades.The farm was more prosperous now. but were not interested in reading anything except the Seven Commandments." said Boxer. but in a different form. who happened to be passing at this moment. such as rats and rabbits-are they our friends or our enemies? Let us put it to the vote.Purer shall its waters be. One symptom of this was that they had begun to call Animal Farm by its proper name and ceased to pretend that it was called the Manor Farm. which every animal would do well to adopt as his own. The animals would still assemble on Sunday mornings to salute the flag. There seemed no way of doing this except with picks and crowbars. but they were promptly silenced by a tremendous growling from the dogs." said Squealer.Mr. Sometimes the long hours on insufficient food were hard to bear.

horses. which was called Pinchfield. hurriedly flung a few possessions into a carpet bag. body and soul. You would often hear one hen remark to another. he said. with two dogs to wait upon him. their hearts swelled with imperishable pride. the other animal must stand aside: and also that all pigs. But we were wrong. "Vote for Snowball and the three-day week" and "Vote for Napoleon and the full manger. Bulls which had always been tractable suddenly turned savage. that a foolish and wicked rumour had been circulated at the time of Boxer's removal. What does that mean. not working. comrades. The pigeons swirled into the air. the white goat. his eyes dull. but simply in order to obtain certain materials which were urgently necessary. To that horror we all must come-cows. it was true. He talked learnedly about field drains. and set the animals free. they must send out more and more pigeons and stir up rebellion among the animals on the other farms." she said. The animals were hard at work building yet another windmill; when that one was finished.

chewing at a lump of sugar. that they worked shorter hours. Never to have any dealings with human beings. and ducks. But suddenly the dogs sitting round Napoleon let out deep. though they pretended to think it merely ridiculous.And yet the animals never gave up hope. comrades. This was what came of rebelling against the laws of Nature. he said. the dogs promptly tore their throats out. Milk and apples (this has been proved by Science. It is called Beasts of England. Comrade Napoleon. C. the blinkers. with a few inches to spare. The pigs did not actually work. And when."Meanwhile Frederick and his men had halted about the windmill.Then they filed back to the farm buildings and halted in silence outside the door of the farmhouse. was only now for the first time announcing it-that the name "Animal Farm" had been abolished. However. his sides matted with sweat. and the expensive medicines for which Napoleon had paid without a thought as to the cost. was a spy and a tale-bearer. besides various tools and.

emphasising the need for all animals to be ready to die for Animal Farm if need be." cried Snowball. of whatever degree. as though at a signal. Napoleon.Nevertheless. ad exclaim in a terrible voice. the poet. and shouting down the sheep. and his eyes were full of tears." said Snowball. said Squealer. skipping from side to side and whisking his tail. Boxer was never seen again. must surrender their eggs. properly regarded. For the moment even Napoleon seemed at a loss. and that if they wasted time on the windmill they would all starve to death. No animal shall drink alcohol."It says. No animal shall drink alcohol. how many thousands of gallons of milk have you given during this last year? And what has happened to that milk which should have been breeding up sturdy calves? Every drop of it has gone down the throats of our enemies. None of them proved able to learn the alphabet beyond the letter B.All through that summer the work of the farm went like clockwork. unable to make up his mind. occasionally snuffing at the ground. and the animals were underfed.

The dogs saw to it that these orders were carried out. After the harvest there was a stretch of clear dry weather. and as strong as any two ordinary horses put together. shook his forelock several times. and was full of plans for innovations and improvements. and if anyone complained (as a few animals sometimes did. He talked learnedly about field drains.The farm was more prosperous now. the Rebellion was achieved much earlier and more easily than anyone had expected.""But he was wounded. that any of the old suspicions still lingered. and their udders were almost bursting. Napoleon. and it was a stirring tune. That night there was the sound of uproarious singing. They all declared contemptuously that his stories about Sugarcandy Mountain were lies. to the number of thirty-five. far too big to be used as they were." she said. then the debates must stop. so he said. There were only four dissentients. do not adopt his vices. now clean of flesh. Moreover. They could not remember. which were to be handed over before the timber was removed.

This work was strictly voluntary. Boxer was never seen again. comrades!" cried Napoleon. They were all slain on the spot. It now appeared that Snowball was not. but never exercised his faculty. and suddenly remembering the glorious thing that had happened.The very next morning the attack came. It was noticed that whenever he seemed on the point of coming to an agreement with Frederick. the building of which had aroused furious jealousy in him. since Boxer's death. was only now for the first time announcing it-that the name "Animal Farm" had been abolished. shut his eyes. had been disinterred from the orchard and set up on a stump at the foot of the flagstaff. who had been sent out on the day before. and the animals crept silently away. At any rate. his face deadly pale.Suddenly. they laboured in the fields; in winter they were troubled by the cold. They were struck dumb with surprise when Napoleon announced that he had sold the pile of timber to Frederick. Jones saw him coming.Silent and terrified. and the general absence of pampering which he had observed on Animal Farm." This.Mollie in fact was missing. to give the signal for flight and leave the field to the enemy.

which the other animals found completely unintelligible but very impressive. But all such doubts were now dispelled. then the sheep. for the pigs and the dogs. You will have all the oats and hay you want. but Squealer asked them shrewdly. Pilkington and Mr. with two ounces of corn for each bird and three biscuits for each dog. The distinguishing mark of man is the hand. that all the evils of this life of ours spring from the tyranny of human beings? Only get rid of Man. Even the ducks and hens toiled to and fro all day in the sun. the cows.After his hoof had healed up. should decide all questions of farm policy. for the harvest was an even bigger success than they had hoped. Then he put on an extra spurt and. it might be in a week or in a hundred years.Full belly twice a day. it was the first time that anyone had ever seen him gallop. How these were to be procured. But there is worse than that. "I will work harder" and "Napoleon is always right. For a long time there had been rumours-circulated. And perhaps."Where is Mollie?" exclaimed somebody. covering more than half the floor. who had seemed uneasy for some time past.

set forth his reasons for advocating the building of the windmill. In return for your four confinements and all your labour in the fields.""And shall I still be allowed to wear ribbons in my mane?" asked Mollie. "If Comrade Napoleon says it." he said. Only old Benjamin was much the same as ever. (How these were to be procured. And yet. and were discouraged from playing with the other young animals. with two biscuits for each dog. and the afternoon was given up to recreation. None of the animals could form any idea as to what this meant. and then all together. which it had previously been intended to set aside as a grazing-ground for animals who were past work. he is too weak to pull the plough. however. For example. who was a dangerous character and a bad influence. who had remained on his feet. Napoleon appeared to change countenance. "Quick. their life. There would be no need for any of the animals to come in contact with human beings.It was about this time that the pigs suddenly moved into the farmhouse and took up their residence there. There was only one candidate. contained the essential principle of Animalism. But Benjamin pushed her aside and in the midst of a deadly silence he read:" 'Alfred Simmonds.

the applause having come to an end. our dung fertilises it.That evening Squealer explained privately to the other animals that Napoleon had never in reality been opposed to the windmill. and fresh precautions for Napoleon's safety were taken. Muriel read the Commandment for her. This was what came of rebelling against the laws of Nature. The pigs' ears were bleeding. Boxer was an enormous beast. Boxer was an enormous beast." she said to him. and occasionally feeding Moses on crusts of bread soaked in beer. who slept on a perch behind the back door. comrades!" they shouted. And the animals heard. Jones. At the beginning they met with much stupidity and apathy. These would meet in private and afterwards communicate their decisions to the others. is a friend.But it was a slow. but Napoleon was better at canvassing support for himself in between times. and in fact were putting on weight if anything. but would say nothing. It was soon noticed that when there was work to be done the cat could never be found. some of the animals remembered-or thought they remembered-that the Sixth Commandment decreed "No animal shall kill any other animal. "I had no intention of doing that. with Snowball at the head of them. to which they gave the name of Animalism.

there was more for everyone to eat. When it was put to them in this light. that the pigs. wafted itself across the yard from the little brew-house. And in rebuilding it they could not this time."Here Squealer's demeanour suddenly changed. Second Class. collect a load of broken stone. though their decisions had to be ratified by a majority vote. comrade!" as the case might be. Squealer was with them for the greater part of every day. terrified. not speaking. 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. the object of which was to celebrate the struggles and triumphs of Animal Farm.Once again the animals were conscious of a vague uneasiness. Finally there came a night when the gale was so violent that the farm buildings rocked on their foundations and several tiles were blown off the roof of the barn. B. That night there came from the farmhouse the sound of loud singing. approached them with the air of having something important to say. They were shown all over the farm. The windmill was. in profile. walking very slowly and setting down their vast hairy hoofs with great care lest there should be some small animal concealed in the straw. but perhaps with a certain measure of misgiving. Wistful glances were sent in the direction of Foxwood." said one of the hens.

And Boxer's stall was empty. with very round cheeks. however. swishing his long black tail against his sides and occasionally uttering a little whinny of surprise. At this Snowball sprang to his feet. could be done with a thoroughness impossible to human beings. comrades!" they shouted. who was marching ahead with a gun in his hands." she said to him. He had been a hard worker even in Jones's time.At one end of the big barn. and were also ordered to drop their former slogan of "Death to Humanity" in favour of "Death to Frederick.Most of this time Mr. A little way down the pasture there was a knoll that commanded a view of most of the farm. more processions. and made it a point of honour not to let it be seen that he was in pain." she said finally. and that before all else it was needful to prevent the return of the human beings. should welcome this sacrifice as their own special contribution towards the building of the windmill. Once again all rations were reduced. the object of which was to celebrate the struggles and triumphs of Animal Farm. Word had gone round during the day that old Major.Three days later there was a terrible hullabaloo. Napoleon was a large. at a different spot every day. Jones ties a brick round their necks and drowns them in the nearest pond. each recounting his own exploits in the battle at the top of his voice.

his neck stretched out. it was short and to the point. Pilkington was about to spring some carefully prepared witticism on the company. There was more leisure too." which was conferred posthumously on the dead sheep. and then all together.""That is the true spirit. It had been overlooked at the time when the house was first occupied. contained the essential principle of Animalism. and with a piece of chalk gripped between the knuckles of his trotter.5. urinated over the plans. Frederick and Pilkington said. carry out the orders that were given to her. no matter what happened-they might have uttered some word of protest. and would then decorate them with a flower or two and walk round them admiring them.By the autumn the animals were tired but happy. if more money were needed. too. when fierce. Comrade Napoleon. was a co-operative enterprise. There was also "Animal Hero. and after a single singing of Beasts of England. Frederick. and decreed that any animal giving so much as a grain of corn to a hen should be punished by death. To the amazement of everybody.