Abaft The Funnel Chapter 14 - The Likes o' Us

Abaft The Funnel Chapter 14 - The Likes o' Us

In which a watchful narrator recounts the uneasy confinement of a disturbed man named Stovey, whose strange behaviour and secret designs keep his companion on edge, guarded by an ever-vigilant attendant and punctuated by an uncanny, protective presence of a large brindled dog. Meanwhile, the narrative shifts to the tale of a horse named Thurinda and her unlikely rider Hordene, whose fortunes intertwine with high-stakes racing and subtle suspicions among the racing fraternity.

Abaft The Funnel Chapter 13 - Tiglath Pileser

In which a group of men in a sweltering station share grim tales of fever and madness, weaving stories of narrow escapes from death and the peculiar behaviours induced by the intense heat. The narrative drifts from humorous anecdotes to tense domestic scenes, revealing the strained camaraderie and weariness that pervade life in such a forbidding climate.

Abaft The Funnel Chapter 12 - New Brooms

In which a seasoned Gunner encounters a troubled, convalescent Private whose recklessness tests the limits of discipline and compassion amid the rugged backdrop of military life. With a quiet authority born of experience, the Gunner wrestles with the boy’s frailties and foibles, revealing the harsh realities concealed beneath the surface of soldiering.

Abaft The Funnel Chapter 11 - A Fallen Idol

In which a spirited horse named Tiglath meets a grim but dignified end, revealing the secret depths of his troubled soul, and a scene unfolds on the hillside where a gruff yet kindly gunner restrains a quarrelsome private in a manner both robust and oddly affectionate. The chapter gently portrays the strange blend of loyalty, discipline, and human frailty that colours life among soldiers and their steeds in far-off lands.

Abaft The Funnel Chapter 10 - It!

In which a disillusioned Englishman debates with the Government of India over lost authority and the inefficacy of bureaucratic boards, while waiting to see if traditional power or new systems will prevail. Subsequently, he recounts the troublesome saga of Tiglath, a powerful yet wilful horse whose bouts of carriage destruction challenge both patience and repair budgets with a measured tenacity.