How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
Of course I could not tell him, but I knew very well that the bridge was not safe. (12.10)
When Beauty rides out at night in a storm and realizes the bridge is damaged, he has no way of telling John Manly and Squire Gordon. Instead he's forced to communicate the only way he can, by disobeying their orders for the first time. Because of the trust they have in him, they actually pay attention to his distress, which saves their lives. This is a great example of the strong bond a horse can have with his owner, and how communication happens between them even without words.
Quote #5
John told my master he never saw a horse go so fast in his life, it seemed as if the horse knew what was the matter. Of course I did, though John thought not; at least I knew as much as this, that John and I must go at the top of our speed, and that it was for the sake of the mistress. (18.18)
Sewell wants us to believe that horses can understand almost anything, even if they don't understand precise language. Here Beauty explains that he totally understood that his mistress was in trouble, and even though he couldn't talk, he ran at full gallop to save her. There was no better way to show that he completely understood what his humans needed.
Quote #6
He seemed very low-spirited; I knew that by his voice. I believe we horses can tell more by the voice than many men can. (21.5)
When Beauty must leave Birtwick, he can tell his master is heartbroken. He even goes so far as to say that horses are better at understanding emotions than people. What do you think, are animals more tuned in to a person's tone of voice than fellow humans?