Friedrich then takes the horses to a river to refresh themselves unfortunately, on the way back from the river, Joey notices that Topthorn's movements have become sluggish and unsteady. Two of these men, Rudi and Karl, spend time admiring Topthorn. Joey, Topthorn, and Friedrich find themselves in the company of a group of resting soldiers. He even tells the two animals that, if he is hated to die away from home, then he would like to die beside Topthorn.Īs Joey notes at the beginning of Chapter 14, the hostilities intensify once more and the horses return to battle when autumn arrives. As the war progresses, Friedrich forms a special bond with Topthorn the German soldier does not neglect Joey by any means, but Friedrich's pride in the other horse is unmistakable.

He also explains that he is a respected butcher in his hometown, Schleiden. This companion is a soldier known as 'Crazy Old Friedrich,' a belittling nickname that appears to hide Friedrich's true character.įriedrich confides in the horses, explaining that he finds the entire war irrational and bizarre. Still, he, Topthorn, and the two Haflingers find themselves performing tedious work pulling the artillery wagons-although the burden is lightened, somewhat, by the presence of a new friend. Topthorn gains some of his strength back as the weather warms, and Joey notes that the season itself is peaceful, with few battles facing the horses. Chapter 13 begins with a description of the arrival of spring.

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