After years of hardship, Black Beauty’s strength is nearly gone. He has known cruelty, exhaustion, and loss—but fate is not finished with him yet. In the streets of London, where worn-out horses are cast aside like broken tools, his future hangs by a thread.

But just when all hope seems lost, a familiar kindness resurfaces. A second chance. A final test of endurance. Will Beauty finally find the peace he has longed for, or is he too broken to be saved?

As the past and present collide, long-forgotten faces return, and fate offers one last chance at happiness. Redemption is within reach—but only if he can hold on long enough to grasp it. Some journeys end in darkness. Others find their way home.

PART FOUR CONTENTS

• Chapter 46: Jakes and the Lady

• Chapter 47: Hard Times

• Chapter 48: Farmer Thoroughgood and His Grandson Willie

• Chapter 49: My Last Home

In the grim streets of London, Black Beauty’s days blur into an endless cycle of exhaustion. His body is weak, his spirit nearly broken, and his driver, Jakes, cares only for profit, not the suffering of the horse beneath him. The whip cracks. The harness pulls tight. Every step is a battle against the weight of cruelty.

But fate is watching. A pair of sharp eyes—gentle, yet knowing—see what others ignore. A woman who cares for the horse steps forward, unwilling to let his suffering go unnoticed. She empathizes with him, but can she save him before it’s too late?

A silent plea. A glimmer of hope. And a decision that could change everything. Will Beauty finally be rescued, or will he be driven past the point of no return?

“BEFORE AND AFTER” BLACK BEAUTY

This “before and after” drawing captures the dramatic contrast between the beginning of Beauty’s journey and the misery in which we find him under Jakes. His glossy black coat has dulled, his legs tremble under the weight of heavy loads, and his once-proud spirit is nearly broken. This contrasting drawing will serve as a powerful visual representation of Black Beauty’s decline.

The streets of London show no mercy. Black Beauty, once strong and proud, is now little more than a shadow of himself—his body failing, his spirit fading. In the hands of careless drivers, he is pushed beyond his limits, his strength drained with every step.

The whip falls. The weight never lessens. The city moves on, blind to his suffering. But how much more can he endure? With each passing day, the edge of collapse grows closer. The cruel demands of men have broken many before him—will he be next?

When survival is the only goal, hope feels like a distant memory. But even in the darkest moments, fate has a way of turning… one last time.

JOURNEY OF HARDSHIP MAP

This Journey of Hardship map tells a heartbreaking but important story. It visually represents how Black Beauty’s life was shaped by the hands of men—some kind, some indifferent, and some cruel. His journey is not just a series of locations but experiences. We’ll trace his time with Farmer Grey and Squire Gordon to the London cab owners and Farmer Thoroughgood with his grandson Willie.

Black Beauty is at his breaking point—his body weak, his spirit worn, his future uncertain. For too long, he has known only hardship, passed from one careless owner to the next. Every step feels heavier. Every day feels like the last.

But just when all hope seems lost, kindness appears in the most unexpected place. A farmer with a keen eye. A boy with a gentle heart. They see what others have ignored—beneath the scars, the exhaustion, the years of suffering, there is still a noble horse waiting to be saved.

Will their compassion be enough to restore what was lost? Or has Black Beauty endured too much to ever be whole again? The road to redemption begins—but only if he can take one more step.

STABLEHAND’S BROWN BREAD

This brown bread is a rustic, dense loaf that would have been a staple for stablehands and cab drivers in the stables of Victorian England. With its nutty, wholesome flavor, it reflects the hardworking, modest lifestyle of the people who cared for horses like Black Beauty. Enjoy it warm with butter or honey as you reflect on the novel’s themes of labor, kindness, and perseverance.

After a lifetime of hardship, Black Beauty has finally been given a chance at peace. No more whips, no more heavy loads, no more cruel hands forcing him forward. But can he truly believe it? Can a horse who has known nothing but struggle finally find a home where he is safe, cared for, and loved?

As he steps onto familiar ground, memories flood back—of kindness long lost, of voices he thought he would never hear again. The past and present collide in a way he never expected.

But is this truly the end of his journey? Or is it the beginning of something he never dared to hope for? One last home.

One final chapter. And the answer to the question he has carried his whole life—will he ever be free?

“MY FINAL HOME” COLLAGE

After years of suffering, exhaustion, and mistreatment, Beauty is given the care, rest, and kindness he deserves. Creating a collage of his final home celebrates his journey from hardship to happiness. This project captures the contrast between his past struggles and the warmth of his new life, using images, textures, and colors to reflect the emotions of his story.