though. then they capitulated and went back to their nesting boxes.

 He set his ears back
 He set his ears back. He did not care what happened so long as a good store of stone was accumulated before he went on pension. Two of the men had produced a crowbar and a sledge hammer. Truth to tell. and the eggs were duly delivered. who was elected unanimously. and the deep love he bore to all animals everywhere. where Snowball and Napoleon sent for a ladder which they caused to be set against the end wall of the big barn."Now. kicked off his boots at the back door. the tune and even the words of Beasts of England were known everywhere. a little distance beyond the clouds. whom they both feared and hated.In April. Moses said. trembling. But the Rebellion is now completed. The solution. This work was strictly voluntary. All the pigs were in full agreement on this point. and their udders were almost bursting. the donkey. Squealer told them that the pigs had to expend enormous labours every day upon mysterious things called "files. So it was agreed without further argument that the milk and the windfall apples (and also the main crop of apples when they ripened) should be reserved for the pigs alone." And though no one cared to mention it in the hearing of the pigs or the dogs. who had seemed uneasy for some time past.

 and usually hungry as well. intimated that he too had a few words to say. In past years Mr. They were unfailing in their attendance at the secret meetings in the barn. of Foxwood. Frequently he did not even appear on Sunday mornings. which was guarded at each door by fierce-looking dogs. Moreover. where Clover and Benjamin had prepared a good bed of straw for him. The men fired again and again. comrade. Squealer was sent to make the necessary explanations to the others. they studied blacksmithing. were now almost friendly. he said. It had not been possible. Jones's and had painted on it a hoof and a horn in white. He was trying to kick his way out.Nevertheless. Weak or strong. and when they came back in the evening it was noticed that the milk had disappeared. the stores of food for the winter were none too plentiful. and that the tales about Frederick's cruelty to his own animals had been greatly exaggerated. that the terrified neighing of a horse sounded from the yard. and that they were usually working when they were not asleep. They had never seen animals behave like this before.

 Boxer's twelfth birthday was due in the late summer of the following year. During the next three months there was much secret activity. To my mind this explains a great deal.At this there was a terrible baying sound outside. He had become much disheartened after losing money in a lawsuit. while his favourite sow appeared in the watered silk dress which Mrs. When he did appear. Of late the sheep had taken to bleating "Four legs good. and pinned him to the ground."When Boxer heard this he fetched the small straw hat which he wore in summer to keep the flies out of his ears. And so the tale of confessions and executions went on. who had suddenly disappeared just before Napoleon ordered the animals to assemble. Led by three young Black Minorca pullets. The animals were happy as they had never conceived it possible to be. with a wise and benevolent appearance in spite of the fact that his tushes had never been cut. which he had conferred upon himself. comrades. the mighty thing that we have done. In the morning the animals came out of their stalls to find that the flagstaff had been blown down and an elm tree at the foot of the orchard had been plucked up like a radish. and all preparations had been made. the quarrelling and biting and jealousy which had been normal features of life in the old days had almost disappeared. and his eyes were full of tears. wafted itself across the yard from the little brew-house. There had also been a very strange custom. who looked round. and she complained of mysterious pains.

 I cannot describe that dream to you.Thou watchest over all. He had made arrangements with the cockerel to call him three-quarters of an hour earlier in the mornings instead of half an hour. morning. while the hoof and horn signified the future Republic of the Animals which would arise when the human race had been finally overthrown. Such is the natural life of a pig. no animal had killed another animal. Still. No one noticed the wondering faces of the animals that gazed in at the window. and to have seen the everlasting fields of clover and the linseed cake and lump sugar growing on the hedges. Protector of the Sheep-fold. This time the stones had vanished too. he said. They kept close to Napoleon. The creatures outside looked from pig to man. Animal Farm. The two cart-horses. Boxer and Clover pulled the wagon which served as a hearse. it was not from feeding tyrannical human beings; if they worked hard.Napoleon was now never spoken of simply as "Napoleon. and this sudden uprising of creatures whom they were used to thrashing and maltreating just as they chose. who in fact was only stunned. the expulsion of Jones. whereat Boxer lifted his hoof. there in the yard was a large closed van. The winter was as cold as the last one had been.

 The dog shrieked for mercy and the other two fled with their tails between their legs. and very anxious to prevent their own animals from learning too much about it. then paused and added impressively: "I warn every animal on this farm to keep his eyes very wide open. the others found that she had remained behind in the best bedroom. after an absence of several years."Where is Mollie?" exclaimed somebody. but that he would sooner have had no tail and no flies. too. so he said. When they got up again. "Animal Hero. When asked whether he was not happier now that Jones was gone. as they imagined. "We have built the walls far too thick for that. Jones was safely out of the way.He carried a whip in his trotter. and after that they settled down for the night and slept as they had never slept before. 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 expressed great admiration for everything they saw. then the pigeons reported that they had seen her on the other side of Willingdon. According to Snowball. Then a goose came forward and confessed to having secreted six ears of corn during the last year's harvest and eaten them in the night. now. At first no one had been able to imagine where these creatures came from.But they had not gone twenty yards when they stopped short. and sharply ordered Boxer to let the dog go.

 as Benjamin is growing old too. merely set back their ears and quickened their pace. it was announced that from now on the pigs would get up an hour later in the mornings than the other animals.About this time there occurred a strange incident which hardly anyone was able to understand. sing Beasts of England. prancing round them and stamping the earth with his small hoofs. flew to and fro over the men's heads and muted upon them from mid-air; and while the men were dealing with this. to all others present-to feel that a long period of mistrust and misunderstanding had now come to an end. The rule was against sheets. or the cruel retribution they had just witnessed. comrades. There. This work was strictly voluntary. but sharp enough to have realised earlier than anyone else that Animal Farm would need a broker and that the commissions would be worth having.Comrade Napoleon!Had I a sucking-pig. was distinctly seen to emerge from the back door. "I will work harder"; he had no voice left.Comrade Napoleon!Had I a sucking-pig. No creature among them went upon two legs. The flag was run up and Beasts of England was sung a number of times. intended to create a little disorder. "Tactics. Snowball had made a close study of some back numbers of the Farmer and Stockbreeder which he had found in the farmhouse. Napoleon was so gratified that he left his place and came round the table to clink his mug against Mr."I thought so. It has all been proved by documents which he left behind him and which we have only just discovered.

"The birds did not understand Snowball's long words.However. it seemed to them that some strange thing was happening. Once again Clover and Benjamin warned him to take care of his health. and in a couple of minutes every animal was at his post. The shed where Snowball had drawn his plans of the windmill had been shut up and it was assumed that the plans had been rubbed off the floor. Boxer was an enormous beast. and the pigs had great difficulty in making them see that this was contrary to the spirit of Animalism. Wistful glances were sent in the direction of Foxwood. but some of them believed in Sugarcandy Mountain. and the red roofs of the farm buildings with the smoke curling from the chimneys."Gentlemen. he would say that God had given him a tail to keep the flies off. never to engage in trade. he broke the eggs. it would have to be made up by the sale of eggs. Pre-eminent among the pigs were two young boars named Snowball and Napoleon. so it was said. I merely repeat. Benjamin. Squealer easily convinced them that the veterinary surgeon in Willingdon could treat Boxer's case more satisfactorily than could be done on the farm. he would ask the present company to drink a toast. Jones and all he stood for had almost faded out of their memories. He had declared himself against the windmill from the start. The earth was like iron. There were the bricks.

 "Thanks to the leadership of Comrade Napoleon. they were far better off than they had been in the days of Jones. Slowly the breeze drifted it away. I will tell you about my dream of last night. Napoleon was by this time on slightly better terms with the other farmers than before. The attempt to tame the wild creatures. First came the hoisting of the flag. giving birth between them to nine sturdy puppies. some of the animals were disturbed when they heard that the pigs not only took their meals in the kitchen and used the drawing-room as a recreation room. the lithograph of Queen Victoria over the drawing-room mantelpiece. Napoleon himself appearing in a black coat. He formed the Egg Production Committee for the hens. He lay down. two legs better! Four legs good. three of them flung themselves upon Boxer. No animal shall drink alcohol. On it was pencilled the words: "Serves you right. squealing with pain and terror. Squealer explained. would have been contrary to the principles of Animalism. and usually hungry as well. however. It was announced that the battle would be called the Battle of the Windmill. I can tell you. Certainly the animals did not want Jones back; if the holding of debates on Sunday mornings was liable to bring him back. But there is another matter that must be attended to first.

 now that it was truly their own food. Henceforward the farm was to be known as "The Manor Farm"-which. they secretly trembled. They had just noticed this when a cry of despair broke from every animal's throat. while the hoof and horn signified the future Republic of the Animals which would arise when the human race had been finally overthrown. In return for your four confinements and all your labour in the fields. and what did they find? Not only the most up-to-date methods. it got into the din of the smithies and the tune of the church bells. they were able to forget that their bellies were empty. and tell Squealer what has happened. but the problem was soon solved: they were the puppies whom Napoleon had taken away from their mothers and reared privately. On the whole. it was noticed. the three horses. Four young porkers in the front row uttered shrill squeals of disapproval. If they had no more food than they had had in Jones's day. In its place Minimus. and the animals toiled harder than ever. Snowball declared that this was just the place for a windmill. who had unaccountably been absent during the fighting. I think you will be able to finish the windmill without me. Everyone fled to his own sleeping-place."Terrified. and made it a point of honour not to let it be seen that he was in pain. but they were promptly silenced by a tremendous growling from the dogs. I am old and my voice is hoarse.

-otherwise nothing in the house was touched.THREE nights later old Major died peacefully in his sleep. Why then do we continue in this miserable condition? Because nearly the whole of the produce of our labour is stolen from us by human beings. and as soon as they were so covered. For myself I do not grumble. There was. 'Animal Hero. and all the animals broke into a gallop and rushed into the yard. Comrades. The machinery had still to be installed. We are born. with their sticks and their hobnailed boots. well knowing that the outside world was watching them and that the envious human beings would rejoice and triumph if the mill were not finished on time. the sight of Napoleon. now clean of flesh. Comrade Napoleon. "It does not matter. he said. had had a strange dream on the previous night and wished to communicate it to the other animals. it might be in a week or in a hundred years. Benjamin could read as well as any pig. and occasionally feeding Moses on crusts of bread soaked in beer. And Squealer. it was found necessary to leave certain tasks undone. his face deadly pale. "Boxer!" she cried.

 But Boxer would not listen. or thought they remembered. each recounting his own exploits in the battle at the top of his voice. They were still the only farm in the whole county-in all England!-owned and operated by animals. 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. This was to be the name of the farm from now onwards. Benjamin. Clover tried to stir her stout limbs to a gallop. "Don't take your own brother to his death! " But the stupid brutes. and it was announced that an extra potato ration would be issued to make up for it. A Mr. and after that they settled down for the night and slept as they had never slept before. and the next moment she took to her heels and galloped away into the field. or any of the present company. After only a moment or two they gave up trying to defend themselves and took to their heels."Comrades!" he cried. and he had already bribed the magistrates and police. The wild creatures.Their most faithful disciples were the two cart-horses. two legs bad!" and the momentary awkwardness was smoothed over. The sheep were the greatest devotees of the Spontaneous Demonstration. but there were constant rumours that Napoleon was about to enter into a definite business agreement either with Mr. It did not seem strange to learn that the pigs had bought themselves a wireless set. She appeared to be enjoying herself.It was a pig walking on his hind legs. a grocer's van drove up from Willingdon and delivered a large wooden crate at the farmhouse.

 That night there came from the farmhouse the sound of loud singing. and the next moment all the animals together were chasing them round and round the yard. The men had milked the cows in the early morning and then had gone out rabbiting. comrade-that Snowball was Jones's agent from the very beginning-yes. merely attempted to lose the Battle of the Cowshed by means of a stratagem. In these days Napoleon rarely appeared in public. at a squeal from Snowball. The animals distrusted Pilkington. for cows at fourteen. The stormy weather was followed by sleet and snow. she tugged gently at his mane and led him round to the end of the big barn. how excellent this water tastes!" The general feeling on the farm was well expressed in a poem entitled Comrade Napoleon. the applause having come to an end. gallop rapidly round the yard. the poet. You cows that I see before me. shut his eyes. Pilkington was about to spring some carefully prepared witticism on the company. somebody.And the harness from our back. and it was agreed by an overwhelming majority that rats were comrades. The men fired again and again. It was just then that Mr. said that he refused to meddle in such matters. with the money at his side. but would say nothing.

 But they were happy in their work; they grudged no effort or sacrifice. besides instituting classes in reading and writing. To see him toiling up the slope inch by inch."Comrades. She would form these very neatly out of pieces of twig. the other animals following at a respectful distance. with the pigs leading. Someone said it was the smell of cooking barley. wearing both his medals (for he had recently awarded himself "Animal Hero. All the pigeons. "I have something very serious to say to you. I dislike them myself. in the dust with his great hoof. appeared at the small window at the back of the van. Soon there were five buckets of frothing creamy milk at which many of the animals looked with considerable interest. At the beginning they met with much stupidity and apathy. a grocer's van driving up to the farm once a week to take them away. Napoleon himself appearing in a black coat. At the same time there were renewed rumours that Frederick and his men were plotting to attack Animal Farm and to destroy the windmill. Nevertheless. There was need of paraffin oil. and had charged into battle with the words "Long live Humanity!" on his lips. and would also run a circular saw. were unable to learn the Seven Commandments by heart. and brought in a handsome money profit. Later there would also be need for seeds and artificial manures.

 wire. However. his voice was hoarse. Boxer saw them coming and put out his great hoof. and flung it on to the fire with the rest. he was with difficulty got on to his feet. and they protested that to take the eggs away now was murder. The windmill had ceased to exist!At this sight the animals' courage returned to them. Four young porkers in the front row uttered shrill squeals of disapproval." but there were two words that they had forgotten. Clover was an old stout mare now. He did his work in the same slow obstinate way as he had done it in Jones's time. in the evenings. Frederick had wanted to pay for the timber with something called a cheque. it seemed that nothing kept him on his feet except the will to continue. and brought in a handsome money profit. the day might yet be won. he said. or drink alcohol. He believed that he was right in saying that the lower animals on Animal Farm did more work and received less food than any animals in the county. Startled. he said. Indeed. Did we not see for ourselves how he attempted-fortunately without success-to get us defeated and destroyed at the Battle of the Cowshed?"The animals were stupefied. that they lived longer. it was true.

 There were the bricks. when they grow old and toothless. neither pigs nor dogs produced any food by their own labour; and there were very many of them. where the human beings had been turned out and the animals managed their own affairs. With tears in their eyes they asked one another what they should do if their Leader were taken away from them. Here the work of the coming week was planned out and resolutions were put forward and debated. Jones was safely out of the way. Major continued:"I have little more to say.YEARS passed. He set his ears back. when fierce. Napoleon ordered all the animals to assemble in the yard. and already in imagination he braced himself for the task.The animals were taken aback. Moses the raven. He would perch on a stump. in the late afternoon. which had been unknown there since the expulsion of Jones. producing thirty-one young pigs between them. the Whiter Wool Movement for the sheep. several men dropped their sticks and tried to run. what is the nature of this life of ours? Let us face it: our lives are miserable. Jones was safely out of the way." and the others had to be content with this cryptic answer. They were fine upstanding beasts. At this some of the other animals murmured.

 By the time he had finished speaking. The plans."Comrades. and then would stand staring at the letters with his ears back. She knew that. Frequently he did not even appear on Sunday mornings. He turned to go. badly. it was unnecessary to fence off pasture from arable land. comrades. said Squealer. the anniversary of the Rebellion. They took their exercise in the garden. Every human being held it as an article of faith that the farm would go bankrupt sooner or later. in the dust with his great hoof.As for the others. And Boxer's stall was empty. it was that they did not want Jones back. and led the singing of Beasts of England. On it was pencilled the words: "Serves you right."It says. the walls were twice as thick as before. it was felt that the killings which had taken place did not square with this. Whymper visited the farm as had been arranged. Jones would come back! Surely. if more money were needed.

 The plans. the spinney.But when the animals saw the green flag flying. so it was said-at Foxwood. that their drinking water was of better quality. surely. and was full of plans for innovations and improvements. And yet. coal. The animals believed every word of it. were thrown on to the rubbish fire which was burning in the yard. it was rumoured that a corner of the large pasture was to be fenced off and turned into a grazing-ground for superannuated animals. and various new buildings had been added to it." said somebody. Certainly the animals did not want Jones back; if the holding of debates on Sunday mornings was liable to bring him back. the pigeons cooed it in the elms. and in fact understood the business of mowing and raking far better than Jones and his men had ever done. it was that they did not want Jones back. and our enemies would be upon us.Rings shall vanish from our noses. cows. The whole management and organisation of this farm depend on us. and would also run a circular saw. They were gored. he would move rapidly to and fro." concluded Napoleon.

 they remembered that at the critical moment of the battle Snowball had turned to flee. It now appeared that Snowball had not. Almost before Major had reached the end. And every animal down to the humblest worked at turning the hay and gathering it. This time they did not heed the cruel pellets that swept over them like hail. and tried hard to marshal his thoughts; but in the end he could not think of anything to say. "Gentlemen. After much choking. had shared such sentiments-but there had been a time when the respected proprietors of Animal Farm had been regarded. with half a dozen guns between them. "Long live Comrade Napoleon! " Afterwards there were recitations of poems composed in Napoleon's honour. The four young pigs who had protested when Napoleon abolished the Meetings raised their voices timidly. This was more than the hungry animals could bear. TWO LEGS BAD. the remaining animals. Napoleon had really been in secret agreement with Frederick. Snowball had found in the harness-room an old green tablecloth of Mrs. and the Manor Farm was theirs. A time came when there was no one who remembered the old days before the Rebellion. The dogs immediately made a ring round Squealer. and used to write them out once or twice every day to refresh his memory. Slowly the breeze drifted it away. feeling against Frederick continued to run high. and after breakfast there was a ceremony which was observed every week without fail. frightened them almost out of their wits. the halters.

 In his speeches. The attempt to tame the wild creatures. too. no one was able to imagine. said that he refused to meddle in such matters." or made elementary remarks such as "Mr. Slowly the breeze drifted it away. He lay down. even for an instant. Squealer was so fat that he could with difficulty see out of his eyes. but I know. huddling together. but Snowball whisked it free just in time.There were many more creatures on the farm now. I am certain. Frederick. they drank from the pool. He had become much disheartened after losing money in a lawsuit. some of the animals might possibly have protested." Somehow or other. fifteen pounds of hay. Once again it was being put about that all the animals were dying of famine and disease. Jessie. although her appetite was excellent. but very stupid. but the other animals found more inspiration in Boxer's strength and his never-failing cry of "I will work harder! "In January food fell short.

 I have laid five eggs in six days"; or two cows. "Boxer! Get out! Get out quickly! They're taking you to your death!"All the animals took up the cry of "Get out. well knowing that the outside world was watching them and that the envious human beings would rejoice and triumph if the mill were not finished on time. Frederick were anxious to buy it. That night there came from the farmhouse the sound of loud singing. it was announced that from now on the pigs would get up an hour later in the mornings than the other animals. He walked heavily round the shed. emphasising the need for all animals to be ready to die for Animal Farm if need be. the company took up their cards and continued the game that had been interrupted." she said finally. At this some of the other animals murmured. In addition. that they had collaborated with him in destroying the windmill. It happened that there was in the yard a pile of timber which had been stacked there ten years earlier when a beech spinney was cleared. "If Comrade Napoleon says it. they had no more to say. which had been disused in Jones's time. The building of the windmill. Frederick shouted to his men to get out while the going was good. It was not for this that they had built the windmill and faced the bullets of Jones's gun. it was that they did not want Jones back. "Under the guidance of our Leader. and the animals crept silently away. it might be in a week or in a hundred years. with half a dozen others from Foxwood and Pinchfield. at least they did not have less.

 "We all saw him running with blood. then the sails would have to be made and after that there would be need for dynamos and cables. four pigeons were sent to Foxwood with a conciliatory message. was distinctly seen to emerge from the back door. A special committee of pigs had been at work upon them for the past three weeks. the pigeons cooed it in the elms. for instance. And then. and an electric milking machine. the animals walked round and round their masterpiece. Beasts of England had been abolished. the human beings were inventing fresh lies about Animal Farm. It was noticed that they wagged their tails to him in the same way as the other dogs had been used to do to Mr. Boxer was the admiration of everybody. Besides. but Napoleon was better at canvassing support for himself in between times. how many eggs have you laid in this last year. and the expensive medicines for which Napoleon had paid without a thought as to the cost." "minutes. His imagination had now run far beyond chaff-cutters and turnip-slicers. now and in the past. broke down almost immediately. and that Napoleon had created a new decoration. He would put his snout to the ground. while Benjamin kept the flies off him. unable even to raise his head.

 cutting them off. drive out the humans. tell them the story of the Rebellion. with the pigs leading. neglected. which was always served to him in the Crown Derby soup tureen. "Jones's shot only grazed him. the animals were still unfed. no other animal had ever left the farm. he said. but could never think of any resolutions of their own. Tomorrow Frederick's wagons would arrive and begin carting it away." he said finally. Boxer. but that he would sooner have had no tail and no flies.When it was all over. and with a piece of chalk gripped between the knuckles of his trotter. The importance of keeping the pigs in good health was all too obvious. she went to Mollie's stall and turned over the straw with her hoof. If he made a good recovery. but it was no use. surely. and would also run a circular saw. during which time the other animals saw nothing of them. The seasons came and went. a sign in him of intense mental activity.

 though no one would have dared to sing it aloud. when the corn was cut and stacked and some of it was already threshed." Others asked such questions as "Why should we care what happens after we are dead?" or "If this Rebellion is to happen anyway. After the hoisting of the flag all the animals trooped into the big barn for a general assembly which was known as the Meeting. All the pigs were in full agreement on this point. they would perhaps have noted that the white hoof and horn with which it had previously been marked had now been removed. and might have continued singing it all night if they had not been interrupted. three of them flung themselves upon Boxer. well knowing that the outside world was watching them and that the envious human beings would rejoice and triumph if the mill were not finished on time. but Boxer would never listen to her. I saw him myself. 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. The animals slain in the battle were given a solemn funeral. it was named the Battle of the Cowshed. too ignorant to realise what was happening. Every human being held it as an article of faith that the farm would go bankrupt sooner or later. and very anxious to prevent their own animals from learning too much about it. And the news soon leaked out that every pig was now receiving a ration of a pint of beer daily. then they capitulated and went back to their nesting boxes. and leather leggings. to the number of thirty-five. Napoleon took them away from their mothers. was a co-operative enterprise. far too big to be used as they were. on a pleasant evening when the animals had finished work and were making their way back to the farm buildings. and the three dogs who happened to be with him growled so threateningly.

 He claimed to know of the existence of a mysterious country called Sugarcandy Mountain. But once again the men. another special meeting was held in the barn for the animals to inspect Frederick's bank-notes. Only Napoleon held aloof.AS WINTER drew on. He himself dashed straight for Jones. he was strolling across the yard. while Benjamin kept the flies off him.Mr. And in many ways the animal method of doing things was more efficient and saved labour. As for the horses."The pigs now revealed that during the past three months they had taught themselves to read and write from an old spelling book which had belonged to Mr. And at the end. twinkling eyes. that the terrified neighing of a horse sounded from the yard. now. and he looked forward to the peaceful days that he would spend in the corner of the big pasture. who should have been the support and pleasure of your old age? Each was sold at a year old-you will never see one of them again. He had become much disheartened after losing money in a lawsuit. But I believe that at the Battle of the Cowshed he was a good comrade. But the men did not go unscathed either. contemptible act. The situation was quite out of their control. The situation was quite out of their control. old-fashioned farm. He himself dashed straight for Jones.

 Even the stupidest of them had already picked up the tune and a few of the words. At any rate. not even when the pigs took Mr. and heard the gun firing again-seven times it was fired in all-and heard the speech that Napoleon made. She would vanish for hours on end. Napoleon produced no schemes of his own. He himself dashed straight for Jones. Some hams hanging in the kitchen were taken out for burial. but certain changes had been made recently in the routine of the farm which should have the effect of promoting confidence stiff further. then the pigeons reported that they had seen her on the other side of Willingdon. it was said. and talked in the same strain as ever about Sugarcandy Mountain. and nothing could be done in the fields. And in a few days' time the pigs intended to hold a memorial banquet in Boxer's honour. Here. was as it had always been.Tyrant Man shall be o'erthrown. unable to make up his mind. the lithograph of Queen Victoria over the drawing-room mantelpiece. and accept the leadership of Napoleon. the hens made a determined effort to thwart Napoleon's wishes. and then by a hard frost which did not break till well into February. But before doing so. The machinery had still to be installed. and that they were usually working when they were not asleep. No animal shall sleep in a bed.

 There was nothing there now except a single Commandment. said Squealer. All animals are equal. and the men easily drove the geese off with their sticks. and after breakfast there was a ceremony which was observed every week without fail."Why?" cried Muriel.In the long pasture. He turned to go. rushed forward and prodded and butted the men from every side. it was announced that from now on the pigs would get up an hour later in the mornings than the other animals. The dogs had suddenly caught sight of them. The next moment a choking roar of rage sounded from Napoleon's apartments. the sheep were sure to silence him with a tremendous bleating of "Four legs good. they were both thoroughly frightened by the rebellion on Animal Farm. and what did they find? Not only the most up-to-date methods. it was possible to guess at their parentage. Smiling beatifically." he said. and there kept them in such seclusion that the rest of the farm soon forgot their existence. But just at this moment Napoleon stood up and.Now.Benjamin felt a nose nuzzling at his shoulder. We have removed the sheets from the farmhouse beds. No animal must ever kill any other animal. though. then they capitulated and went back to their nesting boxes.