Characters
Characters Part 2
Quotes
100

What character became a cab horse before his owner became sick? He is very young and spirited. 

Hotspur

100

This character seems nice at first, but he makes some bad choices and he's killed when he falls off of Black Beauty.

Reuben Smith

100
Which character said, "Grandpa can we buy him? Please?!"

Farmer Thoroughgood's grandson

200

She is one of Black Beauty's first friends. She comes back towards the end as a cab horse who has had a sad life. 

Ginger

200

This kind character and his grandson buy Black Beauty. He helps Black Beauty recover before selling him to his final home. 

Farmer Thoroughgood

200
Which character said, "Ah I did once, but it's no use. Men are stronger and if they are mean and without feeling there is nothing we can do. I hate to suffer another day."

Ginger

300

He is an older cab horse and teaches Black Beauty in his wise ways.

Captain

300

He is a young stableboy when readers meet him. He almost caused Black Beauty to die. 

Joe Green

300

Which character said, "As sure as I'm alive there's that little patch of white hair John used to call Beauty's three penny bit. It must be Beauty. Do you know me?"

Joe Green

400

This is a "little fat grey pony" at Squire Gordon's home.

Merrylegs

400

This is one of the groomers hired by Mr. Barry. He is very lazy and causes Black Beauty to get thrush on his feet. 

Alfred Smirk

400

This character said, "Now look here missus, I've got a wife and dear children at home. Now you get into that cab. I'll take you for free. I'd be ashamed of myself to take any money from you."

Jerry Barker

500

He is the coachman at Squire Gordon's. He is very kind and teaches James and Joe to care well for horses. 

John Manly

500
This is Black Beauty's first owner after leaving his mother. He gives Black Beauty a good home, but he had to move out of the country. 

Squire Gordon

500
This character said, "But still, you must do your best wherever you are and keep up your good name."

Duchess (Black Beauty's mother)