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Now, as it turned out, the Rebellion was achieved much earlier and more easily than anyone had expected. 🔊

Obviously they were going to attempt the recapture of the farm. This had long been expected, and all preparations had been made. 🔊

The building of the windmill, with various other improvements, was expected to take two years. 🔊

When captured, he said, Frederick should be boiled alive. At the same time he warned them that after this treacherous deed the worst was to be expected. 🔊

Frederick and his men might make their longexpected attack at any moment. Sentinels were placed at all the approaches to the farm. 🔊

Boxer professed not to be sorry for what had happened. If he made a good recovery, he might expect to live another three years, and he looked forward to the peaceful days that he would spend in the corner of the big pasture. 🔊

There were many more creatures on the farm now, though the increase was not so great as had been expected in earlier years. 🔊

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