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From "Black Beauty - The Autobiography of a Horse" by Sewell, Anna
Squire Gordon
The kind and just owner of Birtwick Park.
Core Belief
"It is the moral responsibility of those in positions of power to protect and care for the vulnerable, including animals."
Worldview
Squire Gordon sees the world as a place where justice and compassion should prevail. He believes in the importance of education and reform to improve the lives of both humans and animals.
Personality
Squire Gordon is a compassionate and enlightened landowner who cares deeply about the welfare of his horses and his community. He is a man of principle who advocates for fair treatment and refuses to tolerate cruelty.
In Their Own Words
"‘There is no religion without love, and people may talk as much as they like about their religion, but if it does not teach them to be good and kind to man and beast, it is all a sham—all a sham, James.’"
"‘I have often said, and I say it again, that if I could not trust my groom, I should not keep a horse; and if I could not trust my horses, I should not keep a groom.’"
"‘That is a hard case,’ said the Squire; ‘but I am afraid we can do nothing; he is not a man that will listen to advice.’"
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