The men are distraught yet helpless in the face of these circumstances.
Instead of taking the horses back to England, the regiment will need to auction them off-mostly to butchers. Major Martin is one of the few who knows the fate of these animals, which he announces during the soldiers' morning parade maneuver. Albert is eager to get home, but the regiment must still figure out what to do with the horses. Albert is understandably distraught, but he still talks to Joey, explaining that David had worked a fruit cart in London and seemed to have his entire life left to live. One day, David is killed by a stray shell during one of his own trips to the war zone. But alas, this period of contentment does not last. Albert also talks to Joey the horse learns that Albert has a sweetheart: a girl named Maisie Brown who bakes wonderful bread in his home village. The rejuvenated horse is assigned Albert as his constant caretaker once Joey's strength is restored, he is sent on trips to the front, pulling an ambulance cart once more. Joey's recovery is almost complete, as described in the opening pages of Chapter 19. One spring day, Albert is even able to lead Joey out into the paved yard of the regiment's quarters, demonstrating the horse's recovery. The horse gradually regains his strength and overcomes the paralysis and loss of appetite that are symptoms of his tetanus. All of the troops take an interest in Joey's fate. Together, David and Joey resolve to care for Joey their plan is met with approval from Sergeant Thunder and Major Martin.
Major Martin himself had informed the troops of the necessity of horses to the war effort and had urged his men never to lose hope in caring for these animals. Joey seems bound for death.Īlbert is heartbroken upon hearing this news, but David speaks up, reminding Major Martin of earlier advice. The officer discerns that the stiffened, weakened Joey has tetanus, and regretfully informs Albert that there is little that can be done. Albert notices one day that Joey is experiencing a painful sensation uncertain how to diagnose the horse himself, he goes to find Major Martin. At the beginning of Chapter 18, Joey notes the attentive care that he received from two of Albert's superiors in the veterinary hospital, Major Martin and a sergeant nicknamed "Old Thunder." However, Joey is soon beset by illness.
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