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(gentle music)

(pots clanging)

(horse neighs)

(footsteps)

(thudding)

(horse neighs)

(knocking)

- Yes?

(knocking)

Who is it?

(knocking)

Who's there?

(eerie music)

(Amy gasps)

(triumphant music)

(elegant music)

- Amy?

- Yes, doctor?

- Oh, is it, is anything wrong?

- No, no.

- I heard you cry out.

- Oh, yes. Yes I did.

It was stupid of me. It was, it was a mouse.

It ran over my foot.

- A mouse?

- Yes. Was a mouse.

Did I wake the children?

- Well, I hope not.

They've gotta be up at six o'clock to catch that train.

We better get a cat.

For the mouse.

- Oh, yes, yes.

- Goodnight, Amy.

- Goodnight, doctor.

(eerie music)

He's gone.

What do you want?

- I'm in trouble.

- What trouble?

- Money.

- Oh, Edwin, it's always money.

- Don't try and lecture me, Aunt Amy.

- Lecture you? You're not a child, you are a man.

Or you're supposed to be one.

- Look, I promise that this time...

- Oh, Edwin, I remember so many promises.

- Look, I've had a lot of bad luck lately.

Everything seems to have gone wrong.

Now Comber's after me.

- Comber?

- Jack Comber. He's a bookie over at Windlesham.

I owe him 50 pounds.

- 50 pounds!

- His toughs are after me, look!

(Amy shushes)

I swear I'll let you have it back, I just need the time.

- No.

- Why not? You've let me have money before.

- Not 50 pounds.

- I promise.

- Don't you understand? I haven't got it.

- You mean you won't help me?

- Not won't, Edwin. I can't.

- They may be waiting for me in my chambers.

- Well, you can't stay here.

- Couldn't I sleep in the barn?

- Oh, very well,

but you'll have to go first thing in the morning.

- I remember things too.

I was there when you promised mother.

"Don't you worry, Martha," you said.

"I'll be here if ever he needs anything. I owe it to you."

Do you remember that, Aunt Amy?

(door shuts)

(mysterious music)

(Black Beauty neighs)

(rooster crows)

- [Vicky] Hurry up, Kevin, you'll never be ready in time.

- [Kevin] Yes, I will. I'm more ready than you are.

- [Vicky] Well you don't look it.

- [Kevin] I was up long before you were anyway. Father?

- [James] Yes, Kevin, what is it?

- [Kevin] Should I take my fishing rod with me?

- [James] No, of course not, there isn't a river for miles.

- [Vicky] Where did I put my notebook?

- [Kevin] There you go, you're always losing things.

- [Vicky] No, I'm not. Oh, here they are.

- [James] Come on, come on, you two.

Mr. Williams over here any moment.

- Vicky? Have you seen my kite?

- No.

Have you seen Kevin's kite, Amy? Amy?

- What's that, Vicky?

- Kevin's kite. Have you seen it?

- The cupboard under the stairs.

- Thanks. Are you alright?

- Yes. Yes, of course.

- No, you are not.

(Amy cries)

Amy!

(Amy whimpers)

- Now don't you take any notice.

It's just, just that I'll miss you both, that's all.

- Amy. We're only going away for a fortnight.

- [James] Good morning, Mr. Williams.

- [Mr. Williams] Morning, doctor. Nice day for the trip.

- I must go and say goodbye to Black Beauty.

- No!

- Mr. Williams is here.

- Well, goodbye then Vicky, and have a nice holiday.

- Goodbye.

- Come on, come on.

Kevin, come along!

- Ready. Where's my kite?

- Nevermind your kite, we're late.

(suitcase thuds)

- Bye, Amy. Wish I had my kite.

- [Vicky] Bye!

- [Mr. Williams] Come on, doctor.

Come on, come on, Kevin trust the boys, we're always late.

- [Vicky] Hurry up.

- All aboard.

(melancholy music)

(birds chirping)

- What about Edwin Palgrave? Did he pay up?

- He wasn't there, Mr. Comber.

Landlady said the bed hadn't been slept in.

- Gone into hiding, eh?

- Looks like it.

- Dig him out. Teach him a lesson.

(ominous music)

(sweet music)

- [Robbie] Ms. Winthrop. Where's Beauty?

(Black Beauty neighs)

- Come on, damn you, come on! Come on!

- Has Beauty run away?

- No, Robbie.

- Then where is he?

- He's been borrowed.

- Does Dr. Gordon know?

- No, not yet.

- If someone borrowed my fishing rod without asking me,

I wouldn't just be angry, I'd be furious.

- Look, Robbie. I want you to do something for me.

And it's very important.

- Is it a matter of life and death?

- Yes. Look, I have to go out,

and I want you to wait here until Dr. Gordon gets back.

Will you do that for me?

- Yes, Ms. Winthrop.

- And tell him, tell him I've gone to get Black Beauty.

- Come on, come on.

(melancholy music)

(eerie music)

- Ms. Winthrop?

- Yes.

- We're looking for your nephew, Ms. Winthrop.

- Well, who might you be?

- We thought you might know of his whereabouts.

- Well, I don't.

- It's business. Ain't it, Gus?

- Oh yeah.

- Well, I can't help you.

- Pity.

- And I wish to pass.

- Certainly, certainly. Gus.

She knows. And she'll lead us to him.

- Yeah.

- Now, where? Did she say where?

- No, just that he'd been borrowed

and she'd gone to fetch him.

- Don't understand it.

- She was in a hurry.

- What could she mean?

"I've borrowed the horse.

Bring the 50 to Riceton chalk pit by 11.

If not, I'll sell him."

(ominous music)

- Come on, boy. Come on, damn you, come on, you brute.

Get, come on. Come on! Come, come.

(Black Beauty neighs)

- 5,10, 15, 20, 25, 30 pounds.

You do understand this closes your account, Ms. Winthrop.

-Yes. Yes I do. Thank you.

(Black Beauty neighs)

(bell rings)

- Good morning.

- Yes? Well?

- I need 20 pounds.

- And?

- You see, I have to find 50 pounds.

I've only got 30, so I must have the other 20.

- Hmm. 207? Engagement ring”? Hmm. 16.

- But I must have 20. Please.

- I'm not a registered charity, you know?

- Oh, I know that, yes.

- 16 then.

All right, all right. 20.

(Black Beauty neighs)

(church bell chimes)

- Edwin?

Edwin? Edwin?

Edwin, where are you? Edwin!

Edwin, where have you taken him?

Edwin!

- She's tricked us.

- He ain't here.

- Come on.

- [Hewitt] Very sound mare.

Delightful by name and delightful by nature.

From the stable of Mr. Cole,

a man whose reputation we all know and respect.

Now then gentlemen, full of quality, lovely action.

6 years old. We'll start with 15.

- No, not worth it. There's nothing here that interests me.

- [Hewitt] 15 and a half?

16 and a half. 177 17.

(Black Beauty neighs)

- Where's she off to now?

- The horse sale?

- Yes. Do you know where it's held?

- Hewitt's auction yard, ma'am,

but surely you don't want to go there.

- Yes, and quickly.

- Well, what's she going there for?

- She's not going there to buy a horse, is she?

Palgrave. Come on.

(ominous music)

- For sale?

- Yes.

- Bit late.

- Please.

- What's his name?

- White Star.

- Over there.

(Black Beauty neighs)

- Cabby. Cabby, can't you go any faster?

- He ain't a racehorse, ma'am.

Come on, then!

(mysterious music)

- [Hewitt] 15 guineas.

And a half, and a half. And a half over there.

15 and a half guineas.

167 16 guineas. 16 and bid 17.

Thank you, sir. 17 guineas. Seventeen hundred.

Come on gentleman, you're a bit slow today, aren't you?

17 guineas. The bid is with my left.

17 guineas. 18718 guineas.

Do I see 18 and a half? 18 and a half it is. 19, and 19.

- Hmm. Know anything of his history?

- [Hewitt] Would you make your bids a little clearer.

Thank you. 19.

20 guineas are on bid, and one. 21 guineas.

21, 22. 22 guineas. 23724 guineas are bid.

(adventurous music)

Gone! Thank you, sir. And your name?

- Mr. Redmond. Highways farm.

- Mr. Hewitt, put on the black stallion, will you?

- [Hewitt] Yes. I thought you'd be interested in him.

All right, Mr. Comber. Put up the black stallion.

(Black Beauty neighs)

White Star, gentleman.

Present owner extremely reluctant to sell,

and no wonder, gentleman, no wonder.

What shape, what shoulders and back.

Here's real quality, gentlemen.

Plenty of bone. Good temperament.

Who'll start at 20 guineas?

20 on bid.

(ominous music)

- [Hewitt] See this act, high and majestic.

See for yourself. Any amount on 247 Go to 24.

25. 25 guineas. 25, 26. 26 guineas. 27 guineas.

(Black Beauty neighs)

28 guineas.

- Oh no! You mustn't.

- [Hewitt] 29729, 30. And one.

As I said, gentlemen, the present owner is

extremely reluctant to sell and I can't elaborate

on the reasons why gentlemen, but they are genuine.

You have my word for it.

31 guineas for this beautiful black stallion. Come along.

We can't let him go at this price, gentlemen,

It's laughable.

34? Who'll give me 357 35 on bid over here.

367

- [Amy] No!

- [Hewitt] 36 guineas.

(Black Beauty neighs)

- Aunt Amy.

- Edwin.

- Please, don't give me away.

- Why shouldn't I?

- They'll put me in prison. Please.

- [Hewitt] Do I hear 37? I hear 37 on my left hand.

36 guineas. 36 on bid. Any advance on 36 guineas?

- 37, please.

- Are you bidding, ma'am?

-Yes, yes I am.

- 37 guineas it is. 37 on bid. 38 guineas, 38 guineas.

39 over here. 39. 40. 40 guineas, 40 guineas.

-41.

- 41 guineas, thank you, ma'am. 41 guineas.

Come along, then, gentlemen. 41.

42, sir. 42. And 3, 43 guineas, 43 guineas.

All done at 43 guineas? Come along then.

Give me another guinea, one guinea.

No further bids at 43 guineas, going once. 43 guineas.

Thank you, sir, 44 guineas. 44.

(Black Beauty neighs)

44 guineas. 45745 over here. 45, 45 guineas. 46.

46, I'm giving over here. 46 guineas.

47. 47 guineas. 48. 497

(Black Beauty neighs)

49 guineas it stands.

- 50.

- [Hewitt] 50 guineas. Thank you very much.

Come along then gentlemen. 50 guineas it is.

55. 55 guineas it stands, gentlemen.

Are we all done at 55 guineas?

For the first time at 55 guineas, going.

For the second time at 55 guineas.

- [James] Stop.

- [Man] I want them out of there.

We're doing business here, So you can't interfere

with the sale of a horse in this manner.

- This is my horse. He's not for sale.

His name is Black Beauty.

- What about my money, Palgrave?

- Don't you lay a finger on him. Come with me.

- Hey, Mrs.! Ma'am, stop!

- Dr. Gordon, this is my nephew, Edwin.

I tried to save him from disgrace, but I was wrong.

He should be punished.

- He owes me 50 pounds.

- And you're no better than he is.

Setting your roughs on him like hounds after a fox.

- I was desperate.

- If it wasn't for Amy here, I'd...

- What about my 50 pounds?

- You'll get your money. I'll see to that.

Edwin will pay you back every penny,

by earning it honestly. Won't you, Edwin?

- I...

(Black Beauty neighs)

(Edwin gasps)

- Whoa, boy. Won't you, Edwin?

- Yes. All right.

(laughing)

(triumphant music)

(vocalizing)