# Smiler — Lorna Doone character guide

> Smiler in Lorna Doone by R. D. Blackmore.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Smiler, old Smiler, Old Smiler

**First appearance:** 0000-i-elements-of-education

## Who they are

A farm ox, known for its gentle nature.

## In the story

### [An Important Item](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/ii-an-important-item)

A sledder horse brought by John Fry; heavily muddied from the journey.

### [A Safe Pass for King's Messenger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xxiv-a-safe-pass-for-king-s-messenger)

John's horse, which he pretends has a stone in its shoe to pause and look back at home.

### [Home Again at Last](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/xxvii-home-again-at-last)

The old horse that recognizes John and Annie, gallops home to announce their arrival.

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