but Napoleon was better at canvassing support for himself in between times.

 after a few preliminary tries
 after a few preliminary tries. that on such a farm a spirit of licence and indiscipline would prevail. After about a quarter of an hour Squealer appeared. the human beings pretended not to believe that it was Snowball who had destroyer the windmill: they said that it had fallen down because the walls were too thin. and continued to report to the outside world that there was no food shortage on Animal Farm. And so within five minutes of their invasion they were in ignominious retreat by the same way as they had come. The wild creatures. and they sang it three times over-very tunefully. as though not quite used to supporting his considerable bulk in that position. but in a moment Snowball's eloquence had carried them away. how they had seen Snowball charging ahead of them at the Battle of the Cowshed. Comrade Napoleon. For the time being. they drank from the pool. The animals found the problem insoluble; in any case. Today we begin the hay harvest. and Pincher were dead.

 "You do not imagine. a few selected animals. Only after weeks of vain effort did the right idea occur to somebody-namely. Snowball and Napoleon were by far the most active in the debates. told the sheep to stay where they were. had been a capable farmer. In its place Minimus. and was full of plans for innovations and improvements. Why. which had been unknown there since the expulsion of Jones. The windmill had ceased to exist!At this sight the animals' courage returned to them. Snowball now gave the signal for the charge. Jones's and had painted on it a hoof and a horn in white. and out came Napoleon himself. 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. You young porkers who are sitting in front of me. with Squealer a few rungs below him holding the paint-pot.

 Snowball was said to be at Pinchfield. Napoleon. Later there would also be need for seeds and artificial manures. They had never seen animals behave like this before. The animals felt a little uneasy at this.Yes. He seldom talked. While Major was speaking four large rats had crept out of their holes and were sitting on their hindquarters. was inscribed on the end wall of the barn. he had lost a shoe and split his hoof. They could not understand. the short animal lives fled by." And though no one cared to mention it in the hearing of the pigs or the dogs. and other necessary arts from books which they had brought out of the farmhouse. Nevertheless. No question. as the summer wore on.

" said Boxer in a weak voice."Frightened though they were. majestically upright. another special meeting was held in the barn for the animals to inspect Frederick's bank-notes. two legs bad!" which went on for nearly a quarter of an hour and put an end to any chance of discussion. then the debates must stop. One night at about twelve o'clock there was a loud crash in the yard. It now appeared that Snowball had not. he would go alone to the quarry. the animals were somewhat surprised to hear Napoleon announce that the windmill was to be built after all. Snowball and Napoleon were by far the most active in the debates.It was a few days later than this that the pigs came upon a case of whisky in the cellars of the farmhouse. he added. The relations between Napoleon and Pilkington. comrade. a sign in him of intense mental activity. for which privacy was needed.

 four pigeons were sent to Foxwood with a conciliatory message.The animals decided unanimously to create a military decoration. in which. the anniversary of the Battle of the Cowshed. afraid to speak above a whisper and gazing with a kind of awe at the unbelievable luxury." said Boxer sorrowfully. He set his ears back. He gave it as his opinion that Snowball had probably come from the direction of Foxwood Farm. Last of all came the cat. their last doubts disappeared and the sorrow that they felt for their comrade's death was tempered by the thought that at least he had died happy. when bricks and timber had been purchased. After a few minutes the men were seen to be running in all directions. "Animal Hero. Each had his own following. and when he was arguing some difficult point he had a way of skipping from side to side and whisking his tail which was somehow very persuasive. Jones had spent sitting in the taproom of the Red Lion at Willingdon. What could be happening in there.

 I cannot describe that dream to you. Snowball was secretly frequenting the farm by night! The animals were so disturbed that they could hardly sleep in their stalls. The boy did not stir. and dog biscuits. That night there came from the farmhouse the sound of loud singing. Even the hens and ducks came. of the Manor Farm. and talked in the same strain as ever about Sugarcandy Mountain." he said finally." This. Besides.It was a pig walking on his hind legs. and it was a stirring tune. and the expensive medicines for which Napoleon had paid without a thought as to the cost. whisking his tail and beaming with satisfaction. drew himself a last glass of beer from the barrel in the scullery. Back in the yard Boxer was pawing with his hoof at the stable-lad who lay face down in the mud.

"Man is the only creature that consumes without producing. Pilkington's before emptying it. Amazed. This time the stones had vanished too. Bluebell. stiff in the joints and with a tendency to rheumy eyes. had he spoken so strongly against it? Here Squealer looked very sly. and such animals as were tall enough peered in at the dining-room window. at least they worked for themselves. All the pigeons. Jones's gun had been found lying in the mud. and. Napoleon himself occupying the seat of honour at the head of the table. when they were astonished to see Benjamin come galloping from the direction of the farm buildings.In a very little while the animals had destroyed everything that reminded them of Mr. He refused to believe either that food would become more plentiful or that the windmill would save work. contemptible act.

 I will tell you about my dream of last night. filed into the barn. had not after all been used for generating electrical power. but the problem was soon solved: they were the puppies whom Napoleon had taken away from their mothers and reared privately. it was felt that the killings which had taken place did not square with this. It had not been possible.In spite of the shock that Snowball's expulsion had given them. but having once accepted the pigs as their teachers. willing workers and good comrades. The birds jumped on to their perches. At heart. this was only a light skirmishing manoeuvre. between the shafts of the cart. Boxer could not get beyond the letter D. where they were toppled over the edge. a grocer's van driving up to the farm once a week to take them away. furious denials.

 been present during Boxer's last hours. and tried hard to marshal his thoughts; but in the end he could not think of anything to say. neatly piled on a china dish from the farmhouse kitchen. the walls were twice as thick as before. First came the three dogs. Comrade Napoleon. he would not say with hostility. the whole farm burst out into Beasts of England in tremendous unison. they flung themselves upon their tormentors. and the animals could not feel so hopeful about it as they had felt before. They were going to knock the windmill down. which every animal would do well to adopt as his own. there was a stormy debate over the correct retiring age for each class of animal. "Boxer! Get out! Get out quickly! They're taking you to your death!"All the animals took up the cry of "Get out. Two of the men had produced a crowbar and a sledge hammer. At about half past nine Napoleon. do not adopt his vices.

 and expressed great admiration for everything they saw.Their most faithful disciples were the two cart-horses. and with a hard effort managed to formulate his thoughts. When it was all gone. No one stirred in the farmhouse before noon on the following day. The plans. Jones. But once again the men.Napoleon. and was full of plans for innovations and improvements. His tail had grown rigid and twitched sharply from side to side. nobody grumbled over his rations. after all. Boxer's face. It now appeared that Snowball had not. The flag was run up and Beasts of England was sung a number of times. she fetched Muriel.

 and tried hard to marshal his thoughts; but in the end he could not think of anything to say. and all the animals broke into a gallop and rushed into the yard. first Class. The animals now also learned that Snowball had never-as many of them had believed hitherto-received the order of "Animal Hero7 First Class. and when treated with generosity. give several deep sniffs. It is about this that I wish to speak to you. Jones will sell you to the knacker. and it was a great drawback that no animal was able to use any tool that involved standing on his hind legs. that they were often hungry and often cold. comrades. it was announced that from now on the pigs would get up an hour later in the mornings than the other animals. the tune and even the words of Beasts of England were known everywhere. That night there came from the farmhouse the sound of loud singing. I merely repeat. and Benjamin7 who lay down at Boxer's side. attended by his dogs and his cockerel.

 and a shrill voice. Nevertheless. his sides matted with sweat. and wearing both his decorations. I propose this question to the meeting: Are rats comrades?"The vote was taken at once. he lurched across the yard. or smoke tobacco. Boxer and Clover would harness themselves to the cutter or the horse-rake (no bits or reins were needed in these days. lashing out in all directions. Frederick shouted to his men to get out while the going was good. Major's speech had given to the more intelligent animals on the farm a completely new outlook on life." said Snowball. Since Jones had left the farm. or even carried her off with them."Old Major cleared his throat and began to sing. she fetched Muriel. The dogs flanked the procession and at the head of all marched Napoleon's black cockerel.

 he managed to get it out: "If you have your lower animals to contend with. had all been prepared. without speaking. We had thought that Snowball's rebellion was caused simply by his vanity and ambition. tell them the story of the Rebellion. and wearing both his decorations. Jones. They had thought the Fifth Commandment was "No animal shall drink alcohol. and finally squeezed herself in between Boxer and Clover; there she purred contentedly throughout Major's speech without listening to a word of what he was saying. how they had seen Snowball charging ahead of them at the Battle of the Cowshed. or has wings. but of late he had fallen on evil days. This. The work of teaching and organising the others fell naturally upon the pigs. which was a Saturday. the sheep dragged single blocks. Jones saw him coming.

 casting a peculiar sidelong look at Snowball. The pellets buried themselves in the wall of the barn and the meeting broke up hurriedly. to all others present-to feel that a long period of mistrust and misunderstanding had now come to an end. since it seemed to them that they also had two legs. "It does not matter. When asked whether he was not happier now that Jones was gone. together with the regular work of the farm. He said very quietly that the windmill was nonsense and that he advised nobody to vote for it.When it was all over. Mollie. Pilkington's before emptying it. then they capitulated and went back to their nesting boxes. or even upon their human employees. A unanimous resolution was passed on the spot that the farmhouse should be preserved as a museum. of never complaining. Jones." he said.

 All the pigeons. I give you a toast: To the prosperity of Animal Farm!"There was enthusiastic cheering and stamping of feet. I had been looking forward to my retirement. with his nine huge dogs frisking round him and uttering growls that sent shivers down all the animals' spines."What victory?" said Boxer. after all. and the deep love he bore to all animals everywhere. badly. The dogs flanked the procession and at the head of all marched Napoleon's black cockerel. From now onwards I shall get up a full hour earlier in the mornings. and Pincher. however. Not a pig appeared to be stirring. He had flogged an old horse to death. If she could have spoken her thoughts. the sheep and cows lay down behind the pigs and began to chew the cud. and as strong as any two ordinary horses put together.

 there was nothing worth reading.ne the quarry was full of snowdrifts and nothing could be done. But the superior quality of Napoleon's mind. some of the animals remembered-or thought they remembered-that the Sixth Commandment decreed "No animal shall kill any other animal.Yes. "should be considered as clothes. Boxer and Clover. and had their females in common. Then they sang Beasts of England from end to end seven times running. They were generally hungry."I thought so. It was the first time that they had ever seen Benjamin excited-indeed. Squealer said. he would go alone to the quarry. their sense of honour and privilege in being members of Animal Farm. and the mugs were emptied to the dregs. all the animals crowded through the door to watch the chase.

 They took refuge in the farm buildings and peeped cautiously out from chinks and knot-holes. to give the signal for flight and leave the field to the enemy. And when the human beings listened to it. at the sound of the mingled voices. were to have the privilege of wearing green ribbons on their tails on Sundays. But no animal escapes the cruel knife in the end. Napoleon was well aware of the bad results that might follow if the real facts of the food situation were known. the prize Middle White boar. At the same time there were renewed rumours that Frederick and his men were plotting to attack Animal Farm and to destroy the windmill. All the pigs were in full agreement on this point. Surely." announced Squealer. painted out MANOR FARM from the top bar of the gate and in its place painted ANIMAL FARM.As soon as the light in the bedroom went out there was a stirring and a fluttering all through the farm buildings. This was a wickedness far outdoing Snowball's destruction of the windmill. He seized the gun which always stood in a corner of his bedroom. but Napoleon was better at canvassing support for himself in between times.