mislaid key was found under a sack of meal. We pigs are brainworkers.

 in the afternoon
 in the afternoon. And when. Squealer's lists of figures. which was started in March. with the dogs following him.The animals decided unanimously to create a military decoration.But they had not gone twenty yards when they stopped short. I will tell you about my dream of last night. they always found themselves in agreement with the one who was speaking at the moment." he said. he collected two successive loads of stone and dragged them down to the windmill before retiring for the night. The rule was against sheets. Then it was discovered that the greater part of the potato crop had been frosted in the clamps.ne the quarry was full of snowdrifts and nothing could be done. the rumours of an impending treacherous attack grew stronger and stronger. This time the stones had vanished too. Forward. They took refuge in the farm buildings and peeped cautiously out from chinks and knot-holes. Terror of Mankind. the animals were stricken with curiosity. except by the few who had known him. shrewd man. lay in working hard and living frugally. As the summer wore on. since no animal now stole. To the amazement of everybody. the fields were full of weeds.

 On Midsummer's Eve. which was guarded at each door by fierce-looking dogs. Now that the small field beyond the orchard had been set aside for barley."It's no longer needed. comrades. and the animals crept silently away. But in the morning a deep silence hung over the farmhouse.The animals decided unanimously to create a military decoration. and there were some violent debates. But there is worse than that. We are born. "Tactics. Then there came a moment when the first shock had worn off and when. it was possible to guess at their parentage. The winter was as cold as the last one had been. was sprawling beside it. and the general absence of pampering which he had observed on Animal Farm. Clover. as though nothing had happened. The animals rushed to the top of it and gazed round them in the clear morning light.At about the same time it was given out that Napoleon had arranged to sell the pile of timber to Mr. placing himself in front of the buckets. the Whiter Wool Movement for the sheep. I could show you this in his own writing. They were going to knock the windmill down.The pigs had an even harder struggle to counteract the lies put about by Moses. it seemed that nothing kept him on his feet except the will to continue.

 He had flogged an old horse to death. He was twelve years old and had lately grown rather stout. except old Benjamin. which was named Foxwood. had locked the hen-houses for the night. they laboured in the fields; in winter they were troubled by the cold. He called the animals together and told them that he had a terrible piece of news to impart. though their decisions had to be ratified by a majority vote.However. until today. For the time being. not speaking. and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which. the order went forth that all the windfalls were to be collected and brought to the harness-room for the use of the pigs. Napoleon was well aware of the bad results that might follow if the real facts of the food situation were known. What could be happening in there.The farm was more prosperous now. except old Benjamin. was still believed in. they knew every inch of the field. Willingdon. he was strolling across the yard. On the same day it was given out that fresh documents had been discovered which revealed further details about Snowball's complicity with Jones. When they got up again. comrades. and I think I may say that I understand the nature of life on this earth as well as any animal now living. The title-deeds.

 the dogs had tasted blood. Napoleon. cutting them off. the men were glad enough to rush out of the yard and make a bolt for the main road. the object of which was to celebrate the struggles and triumphs of Animal Farm. he would have succeeded if it had not been for our heroic Leader. Napoleon ended his speech with his usual cry of "Long live Animal Farm!" and after the singing of Beasts of England the animals were dismissed. and it was agreed by an overwhelming majority that rats were comrades. the pool. It seemed to them as though Snowball were some kind of invisible influence. more turnips than they had had in Jones's day. the expulsion of Jones. We are born. was stroking her nose and feeding her with sugar. comrade. nimble movements. So that. He assured them that the resolution against engaging in trade and using money had never been passed. "Boxer will pick up when the spring grass comes on"; but the spring came and Boxer grew no fatter. and the Daily Mirror."Mollie. but they were promptly silenced by a tremendous growling from the dogs. The attempt to tame the wild creatures. it had been found necessary to make a readjustment of rations (Squealer always spoke of it as a "readjustment. was a tremendous labour. and that Napoleon had created a new decoration. he trampled the seedbeds.

And the fruitful fields of EnglandShall be trod by beasts alone. TWO LEGS BAD. a sign in him of intense mental activity. Clearly this song has no longer any purpose. In addition. it seemed. Their method was to fly up to the rafters and there lay their eggs. had been a capable farmer. So far as he knew. As usual. indeed. were hungry and laborious; was it not right and just that a better world should exist somewhere else? A thing that was difficult to determine was the attitude of the pigs towards Moses. Ducklings' Friend. were more articulate.And the harness from our back. Boxer and Clover would harness themselves to the cutter or the horse-rake (no bits or reins were needed in these days. two legs better! Four legs good. collect a load of broken stone. besides supplying every stall with its own electric light. when I was a little pig. and the ducklings nestled down inside it and promptly fell asleep. One of Mr. It must be due to some fault in ourselves. The dog shrieked for mercy and the other two fled with their tails between their legs. No animal in England knows the meaning of happiness or leisure after he is a year old. trampled on. He was.

 It was absolutely necessary. We pigs are brainworkers. the other animals following at a respectful distance. but it had long since passed out of my mind. looked closely at every detail of the plans and snuffed at them once or twice. with half a gallon for Napoleon himself. Frederick had wanted to pay for the timber with something called a cheque. were thrown on to the rubbish fire which was burning in the yard. and the contract for eggs was increased to six hundred a week. the other would declare that it was useless for anything except roots. was in charge of the defensive operations. for sheep at seven. Of the two. is to work harder. They saw. and the grass of the orchard was littered with windfalls. Moses the raven.At one end of the big barn. was to live at peace and in normal business relations with their neighbours. that all the evils of this life of ours spring from the tyranny of human beings? Only get rid of Man. They took refuge in the farm buildings and peeped cautiously out from chinks and knot-holes. Major was already ensconced on his bed of straw. No question. and their udders were almost bursting. Beasts of England had been abolished. stiff in the joints and with a tendency to rheumy eyes. As usual.

 and for hens and geese at five. but with perfect balance.At about the same time it was given out that Napoleon had arranged to sell the pile of timber to Mr. they must send out more and more pigeons and stir up rebellion among the animals on the other farms. and."Bravery is not enough." she said finally. delivering orders to Whymper. Napoleon was so gratified that he left his place and came round the table to clink his mug against Mr. Napoleon himself occupying the seat of honour at the head of the table. was Comrade Napoleon's cunning. Many meetings were held in the big barn."No more delays. and as soon as they were so covered. and leather leggings. neglected. and the men easily drove the geese off with their sticks. without due enquiry. comrades. and in spite of the efforts of Napoleon and Boxer to rally them. to be worn on Sundays and holidays. of which there were not many nowadays. of the Manor Farm. when the green fields of England should be untrodden by human feet.' Those were his very last words. the other animals following at a respectful distance. or sleep in a bed.

 the spelling was correct all the way through.When it was all over. The enemy was in occupation of this very ground that we stand upon. These scenes of terror and slaughter were not what they had looked forward to on that night when old Major first stirred them to rebellion. But it reminded me of something that I had long forgotten.The animals were taken aback. but had been openly fighting on Jones's side. 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. out from the door of the farmhouse came a long file of pigs. Still. and the root cause of hunger and overwork is abolished for ever.Throughout the year the animals worked even harder than they had worked in the previous year To rebuild the windmill. They had been warned earlier that this sacrifice might be necessary. Napoleon. Comrade Napoleon. there was the question of the defence of the farm. They saw. They found it comforting to be reminded that. He refused to believe either that food would become more plentiful or that the windmill would save work. and a sheep dropped dead. The human beings did not hate Animal Farm any less now that it was prospering; indeed. now clean of flesh. laborious process. And when the nine dogs of Napoleon's own bodyguard. where Snowball and Napoleon sent for a ladder which they caused to be set against the end wall of the big barn.Benjamin felt a nose nuzzling at his shoulder. against their will.

 but he sang well enough. The seasons came and went. It was impossible now to venture out of the shelter of the buildings. the others found that she had remained behind in the best bedroom. but the structure was completed. You. and as soon as they were so covered.2. were no longer talked about. for the harvest was an even bigger success than they had hoped. "I trust that every animal here appreciates the sacrifice that Comrade Napoleon has made in taking this extra labour upon himself. Comrade Napoleon. As he had said. Napoleon was well aware of the bad results that might follow if the real facts of the food situation were known. they had developed a certain respect for the efficiency with which the animals were managing their own affairs. walking with the utmost care for fear of disturbing anything. and the afternoon was given up to recreation. Napoleon had commanded that once a week there should be held something called a Spontaneous Demonstration. The hens woke up squawking with terror because they had all dreamed simultaneously of hearing a gun go off in the distance. especially the windmill. His answer to every problem. He lay down. comrades. For example. while Benjamin turned around and lashed at them with his small hoofs. they remembered that at the critical moment of the battle Snowball had turned to flee. and for hens and geese at five.

With one accord they dashed down to the spot. to shatter to pieces below. the strong protecting the weak. And when they heard the gun booming and saw the green flag fluttering at the masthead. Some of the animals had noticed that the van which took Boxer away was marked "Horse Slaughterer. the dogs whined it. After a moment. was Comrade Napoleon's cunning. filed into the barn. there was something resembling a rebellion. not even the youngest. What does that mean. When they got up again. two legs better! Four legs good. comrades. The pigeons swirled into the air. The animals filed slowly past. throwing down the paint-brush.For that day we all must labour. producing thirty-one young pigs between them. Every day Snowball and Napoleon sent out flights of pigeons whose instructions were to mingle with the animals on neighbouring farms. and passed it on to the other animals by simple arguments. Unfortunate incidents had occurred. without openly admitting it. where the Seven Commandments were written. always at the spot where the work was hardest. Some day it was coming: it might not be soon.

 when the terror caused by the executions had died down. with the dogs following him. Pilkington's men was standing on the other side of the hedge. I had only another month to go in any case. and a whole flock of geese and hens-everyone. any animal that could lay hold of the rope-even the pigs sometimes joined in at critical moments-they dragged them with desperate slowness up the slope to the top of the quarry. But once again the men." but there were two words that they had forgotten. Do you not remember how. Most of Animal Farm was within their view-the long pasture stretching down to the main road. Boxer saw them coming and put out his great hoof. She neighed again. I would not have believed that such things could happen on our farm. he said. all the animals turned and fled through the gateway into the yard. And when Squealer went on to give further graphic details of Boxer's death-bed.Like the sun in the sky. A white stripe down his nose gave him a somewhat stupid appearance. Not even a rat had been killed."Boxer!" cried Clover in a terrible voice. who was elected unanimously. For whole days at a time he would lounge in his Windsor chair in the kitchen. They continued to behave very much as before. They did not know which was more shocking-the treachery of the animals who had leagued themselves with Snowball. 'Animal Hero. Even the cat suddenly leapt off a roof onto a cowman's shoulders and sank her claws in his neck. Some of them had five chins.

 It was possible to foresee that the coming winter would be a hard one. He does not give milk. who in fact was only stunned. it was unnecessary to fence off pasture from arable land. When time passed and the animals had evidently not starved to death. The plans. trembling. "should be considered as clothes. I will tell you about my dream of last night. And he very nearly succeeded-I will even say. These two had great difficulty in thinking anything out for themselves. they went on believing this even after the mislaid key was found under a sack of meal. which was guarded at each door by fierce-looking dogs. and various new buildings had been added to it. certainly. A white stripe down his nose gave him a somewhat stupid appearance. at which he yelled horribly. Napoleon announced that he had decided upon a new policy. he does not lay eggs. with Snowball at the head of them. And finally there was a tremendous baying of dogs and a shrill crowing from the black cockerel. Clover asked Benjamin to read her the Sixth Commandment. Do you give me your word of honour that that man was not stroking your nose?""It isn't true!" repeated Mollie. who stood on two legs. nobody grumbled over his rations."He is dead. He intended to take the whole burden upon his own shoulders.

 as though not quite used to supporting his considerable bulk in that position. Napoleon himself occupying the seat of honour at the head of the table." He was always referred to in formal style as "our Leader. the other animals following at a respectful distance. his first squeak should be"Comrade Napoleon!"Napoleon approved of this poem and caused it to be inscribed on the wall of the big barn.Mollie in fact was missing." All animals were equal.Muriel was dead; Bluebell. sheep. but merely warned the animals that this extra task would mean very hard work. rearing up on his hind legs and striking out with his great iron-shod hoofs like a stallion. they slept on straw. should welcome this sacrifice as their own special contribution towards the building of the windmill. seeming to know in advance that some terrible thing was about to happen. Three of them had their heads broken by blows from Boxer's hoofs; another was gored in the belly by a cow's horn; another had his trousers nearly torn off by Jessie and Bluebell.There was much discussion as to what the battle should be called." he said. and all the humbler animals set to work to learn the new maxim by heart. And the news soon leaked out that every pig was now receiving a ration of a pint of beer daily. A special committee of pigs had been at work upon them for the past three weeks. The four young pigs who had protested when Napoleon abolished the Meetings raised their voices timidly. Jones. The distinguishing mark of man is the hand. his face deadly pale. But a moment later his face disappeared from the window and there was the sound of a tremendous drumming of hoofs inside the van. it was unnecessary to fence off pasture from arable land. but having once accepted the pigs as their teachers.

 When they were all gathered together. In past years Mr. and had taken to drinking more than was good for him. Benjamin. Some day it was coming: it might not be soon. Pilkington; he was also going to enter into a regular agreement for the exchange of certain products between Animal Farm and Foxwood. He paced up and down without a word. the words of the song also came back-words. we must not come to resemble him.Beasts of England. Later there would also be need for seeds and artificial manures. we should starve to death. Truth to tell.Apart from the disputes over the windmill. were also said to be in league with Snowball. It was always the pigs who put forward the resolutions. They could not remember. lifting his trotter and wiping away a tear. even for an instant." said Clover. who had begun bleating again. was a spy and a tale-bearer. but still it was coming. namely: "Four legs good. baying ferociously. things had been better or worse than now. Pilkington had referred throughout to "Animal Farm.

 usually Squealer. There were more songs. A too rigid equality in rations. they always found themselves in agreement with the one who was speaking at the moment. Almost immediately the footprints of a pig were discovered in the grass at a little distance from the knoll. as usual. One day." He could not of course know-for he. the admirable care he had received. They had never seen animals behave like this before. A white stripe down his nose gave him a somewhat stupid appearance. Nobody stole. Clover was a stout motherly mare approaching middle life. which had lost their mother." which was conferred there and then on Snowball and Boxer. All animals should go naked. must surrender their eggs. the donkey. And so. It was possible to foresee that the coming winter would be a hard one.As soon as the light in the bedroom went out there was a stirring and a fluttering all through the farm buildings. Napoleon reposed on a bed of straw on the platform. they were both thoroughly frightened by the rebellion on Animal Farm. If a window was broken or a drain was blocked up. a thousand times no! The soil of England is fertile. terrified. and an electric milking machine.

 And as to the Battle of the Cowshed. was in the hands of the enemy. Napoleon. and the fluttering of the flag. The windmill was. while his favourite sow appeared in the watered silk dress which Mrs. clean straw to roll upon;Every beast great or smallSleeps at peace in his stall. and he looked forward to the peaceful days that he would spend in the corner of the big pasture. down to the last detail. but the dogs were close on his heels. life would go on as it had always gone on-that is. was a tremendous labour." This was to be suppressed. The fear and despair they had felt a moment earlier were drowned in their rage against this vile. your resolution must never falter." seemed to him a sufficient answer to all problems. and escorted him back to the farmhouse as soon as he was able to walk. From morning to night he was pushing and pulling. and how many of those eggs ever hatched into chickens? The rest have all gone to market to bring in money for Jones and his men. "Gentlemen." never as a "reduction"). a paint-brush. Comrade Napoleon. never growing tired of it. Now that Snowball was out of the way. the solemn booming of a gun. Snowball was a more vivacious pig than Napoleon.

 and led them out to a piece of waste ground at the other end of the farm. There was a cry of indignation. several men dropped their sticks and tried to run. for dogs at nine."Jones used sometimes to mix some of it in our mash. rain or shine. though. After a moment." Others asked such questions as "Why should we care what happens after we are dead?" or "If this Rebellion is to happen anyway. with the nine young dogs forming a semicircle round them. Moses said. the sheep bleated it. and those of us who are capable of it are forced to work to the last atom of our strength; and the very instant that our usefulness has come to an end we are slaughtered with hideous cruelty. They tiptoed from room to room. and the rest he keeps for himself. None of the animals could form any idea as to what this meant. however. and with every appearance of being seriously ill. In the end they finished the harvest in two days' less time than it had usually taken Jones and his men.Cruel whips no more shall crack. and ought to subsist. which the other animals found completely unintelligible but very impressive. carry out the orders that were given to her.That evening Squealer explained privately to the other animals that Napoleon had never in reality been opposed to the windmill. but she could not look Clover in the face. it was a fact that every animal on the farm knew it. that there was ever a ruling against beds? A bed merely means a place to sleep in.

 and they protested that to take the eggs away now was murder. in the afternoon. All the animals capered with joy when they saw the whips going up in flames. I feel it my duty to pass on to you such wisdom as I have acquired. The price of these would pay for enough grain and meal to keep the farm going till summer came on and conditions were easier. To the amazement of everybody. was still believed in.So Beasts of England was heard no more.Nevertheless. and they rushed after them in disorder. After this they went back to the farm buildings. In future all questions relating to the working of the farm would be settled by a special committee of pigs. But suddenly the dogs sitting round Napoleon let out deep. the words of the song also came back-words. and he had already bribed the magistrates and police. comrade!" as the case might be. the goat. the plan could go forward without his interference. "I had no intention of doing that. And among us animals let there be perfect unity. but Clover. who in fact was only stunned.However. he said. frisking from side to side. when no pigs or dogs were near) that they wasted time and meant a lot of standing about in the cold. a solicitor in a very small way of business.

 For example. Squealer easily convinced them that the veterinary surgeon in Willingdon could treat Boxer's case more satisfactorily than could be done on the farm. but still it was coming. Never listen when they tell you that Man and the animals have a common interest. He was trying to kick his way out." And though no one cared to mention it in the hearing of the pigs or the dogs. such as the pigs and dogs. went to the end of the barn and tried to puzzle out the Seven Commandments which were inscribed there. Jones too was dead-he had died in an inebriates' home in another part of the country. Some of the animals talked of the duty of loyalty to Mr. Certainly the animals did not want Jones back; if the holding of debates on Sunday mornings was liable to bring him back. they went on believing this even after the mislaid key was found under a sack of meal. But still. When it was all gone. Major was already ensconced on his bed of straw. Then there were lamp oil and candles for the house. they drank from the pool. but when I have taught you the tune. Snowball now gave the signal for the charge.After his hoof had healed up. the writing of the Seven Commandments. things had been better or worse than now. especially as they could no longer remember very clearly what conditions had been like before the Rebellion. as the case might be. trampled on."He is dead. almost too weak to speak.

 Napoleon himself. between Animal Farm and its neighbours. C. He was running as only a pig can run. He had demanded payment in real five-pound notes. they all raced out into the pasture together. The animals had never heard of anything of this kind before (for the farm was an old-fashioned one and had only the most primitive machinery). he said. and not for a pack of idle. and an overturned pot of white paint. between Animal Farm and its neighbours. oats and hay. their life. Three of them had their heads broken by blows from Boxer's hoofs; another was gored in the belly by a cow's horn; another had his trousers nearly torn off by Jessie and Bluebell. and the enormous difference that would be made in their lives when the sails were turning and the dynamos running-when they thought of all this. sheep broke down hedges and devoured the clover. towards the end of January it became obvious that it would be necessary to procure some more grain from somewhere. and the root cause of hunger and overwork is abolished for ever. they had to tread it out in the ancient style and blow away the chaff with their breath. They rushed back and looked through the window again. Some hams hanging in the kitchen were taken out for burial. set forth his reasons for advocating the building of the windmill. appetising scent. except for the pigs and dogs. In the evenings he would admit privately to Clover that the hoof troubled him a great deal. he said. Last of all came the cat.

 each working according to his capacity. and usually hungry as well. whose origin was unknown. Napoleon. with raging south-west winds. as though not quite used to supporting his considerable bulk in that position. Once again all rations were reduced. delivering orders to Whymper. half frightened to go on but Clover led the way in. your resolution must never falter. The truest happiness. more processions. at the opposite end from the Seven Commandments. that it was impossible not to believe in her good intentions. or engage in trade. Clover was a stout motherly mare approaching middle life. had locked the hen-houses for the night. they stood gazing mournfully at the litter of fallen stone Napoleon paced to and fro in silence. and it became necessary to elect a President. The animals saw no reason to disbelieve him. She took a place near the front and began flirting her white mane. for any commercial purpose. who sprang out of bed. The hens woke up squawking with terror because they had all dreamed simultaneously of hearing a gun go off in the distance. "We all saw him running with blood. Snowball was declared to be in hiding at Foxwood. Jones.

 whereat Boxer lifted his hoof. he trampled the seedbeds. walking very slowly and setting down their vast hairy hoofs with great care lest there should be some small animal concealed in the straw. the green flag which flew from the masthead. She was seen one day sitting on a roof and talking to some sparrows who were just out of her reach. Actually the Commandment read: "No animal shall drink alcohol to excess. Whymper to spread a contrary impression. who had suddenly disappeared just before Napoleon ordered the animals to assemble. "Vote for Snowball and the three-day week" and "Vote for Napoleon and the full manger. The animals knew that this was not the case. and. Of late the sheep had taken to bleating "Four legs good. Napoleon's own creation. Boxer was forgotten. since it seemed to them that they also had two legs. Except for Mollie and Snowball. he was with difficulty got on to his feet. B. Even Boxer was vaguely troubled. Jones's children and which had been thrown on the rubbish heap. croaking loudly. Whymper heard nothing of this affair. were also said to be in league with Snowball. silage. two legs bad!" But by and large the animals enjoyed these celebrations. And sure enough. "Come at once! They're taking Boxer away!" Without waiting for orders from the pig.

 It consisted of a brass medal (they were really some old horse-brasses which had been found in the harness-room). kicked. it seemed to the animals that they did remember it. And a moment later." in addition to his private motto of "I will work harder. broke into a passionate appeal in favour of the windmill. to represent the green fields of England.At the gate they paused. at least they worked for themselves. said Squealer. Pilkington's before emptying it. making little nervous skips. It did not seem strange to learn that the pigs had bought themselves a wireless set. It was possible to foresee that the coming winter would be a hard one. then the cows. Meanwhile the animals had chased Jones and his men out on to the road and slammed the five-barred gate behind them. 'Forward in the name of the Rebellion. 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. and already in imagination he braced himself for the task. that their drinking water was of better quality. the dogs had tasted blood. 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. which a few of the animals still remembered to have seen. The animals were not certain what the word meant. it seemed to them that some strange thing was happening. and the pigs fell silent and sat down again. that the windmill would be a failure.

 pervading the air about them and menacing them with all kinds of dangers. In the old days there had often been scenes of bloodshed equally terrible. and yet there is not one of us that owns more than his bare skin. while. A pile of straw in a stall is a bed. "Tactics.""That was part of the arrangement!" cried Squealer.Mollie in fact was missing. One night at about twelve o'clock there was a loud crash in the yard. They were all carrying sticks. tactics!" skipping round and whisking his tail with a merry laugh. had shared such sentiments-but there had been a time when the respected proprietors of Animal Farm had been regarded. however. they went on believing this even after the mislaid key was found under a sack of meal. but directed and supervised the others. iron discipline! That is the watchword for today. There were only four dissentients. for dogs at nine. set up a loud lowing. However. He was running as only a pig can run. They would meet in the public-houses and prove to one another by means of diagrams that the windmill was bound to fall down. in the dust with his great hoof. Here the work of the coming week was planned out and resolutions were put forward and debated. and the cleverer ones at once began to learn the Commandments by heart. With some difficulty (for it is not easy for a pig to balance himself on a ladder) Snowball climbed up and set to work. Fill your glasses to the brim.

 and the enormous difference that would be made in their lives when the sails were turning and the dynamos running-when they thought of all this. His tail had grown rigid and twitched sharply from side to side. down to the last detail. The dogs saw to it that these orders were carried out. The two with the hammer and the crowbar were drilling a hole near the base of the windmill. To the amazement of everybody. Comrade Napoleon had pronounced a solemn decree: the drinking of alcohol was to be punished by death. well aware that everything that they did was for the benefit of themselves and those of their kind who would come after them. and his great sides matted with sweat. flirting her long tail and chewing at a stalk of hay. and then where should we be? Suppose you had decided to follow Snowball. Frederick and Pilkington said. All animals are equal.Hearken well and spread my tidingsOf the golden future time. the unalterable law of life. raced ahead of them all. with the pigs leading. with two ounces of corn for each bird and three biscuits for each dog. it must be right." said Snowball. set up a loud lowing. Frederick and Pilkington changed their tune and began to talk of the terrible wickedness that now flourished on Animal Farm. All were agreed that no animal must ever live there. At the Meeting on the following Sunday the question of whether or not to begin work on the windmill was to be put to the vote. Did we not give him 'Animal Hero.Afterwards Squealer made a round of the farm and set the animals' minds at rest. who had been hiding behind the hedge.

 although her appetite was excellent. "You do not imagine.""That is the true spirit. the horsehair sofa. at a squeal from Snowball. and lump sugar and linseed cake grew on the hedges. There was not an animal on the farm that did not take vengeance on them after his own fashion. Are the Seven Commandments the same as they used to be. and tried hard to marshal his thoughts; but in the end he could not think of anything to say. who were generally recognised as being the cleverest of the animals. said Squealer. Napoleon produced no schemes of his own. and accept the leadership of Napoleon. So were the whips. was shown in the fact that he trusted nobody. This time they did not heed the cruel pellets that swept over them like hail. even and especially the unhappy animals who still lived in ignorance and slavery on other farms. you have heard already about the strange dream that I had last night. Jones will sell you to the knacker. and the skull had already been buried. could read somewhat better than the dogs. And the behaviour of the cat was somewhat peculiar. Pilkington had each played an ace of spades simultaneously. at the beds with their feather mattresses. were instructed to remark casually in his hearing that rations had been increased. Sugarcandy Mountain. He was running as only a pig can run.

 and to fire it twice a year-once on October the twelfth.It was about this time that the pigs suddenly moved into the farmhouse and took up their residence there. she went to Mollie's stall and turned over the straw with her hoof. two legs better!"It went on for five minutes without stopping.It was a few days later than this that the pigs came upon a case of whisky in the cellars of the farmhouse. or has wings.On the third Sunday after Snowball's expulsion. He was deceived. They were unfailing in their attendance at the secret meetings in the barn. emphasising the need for all animals to be ready to die for Animal Farm if need be. Sometimes the long hours on insufficient food were hard to bear. would you.Sweeter yet shall blow its breezesOn the day that sets us free. in the henhouses. Snowball stood up and. shook his forelock several times. the plan could go forward without his interference. and the rest of the pigs. said Squealer. it might even be necessary to reduce their rations.When it was all over. But it reminded me of something that I had long forgotten. after an absence of several years. Napoleon. All the other male pigs on the farm were porkers. they went on believing this even after the mislaid key was found under a sack of meal. We pigs are brainworkers.