In this chapter of "Black Beauty," narrated by the titular horse, we are introduced to the other horses at Birtwick Park: Merrylegs and Ginger. Merrylegs is a plump grey pony with a pretty head and thick mane, beloved by Mr. Gordon's daughters, Miss Jessie and Miss Flora. Ginger, a tall chestnut mare, is ill-tempered due to her history of mistreatment by previous owners.
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