One of the annoying things when you're in a movie is that gets talked about is everyone projects meaning onto everyone's intentions.
The Giraffe took the horse's head and led him along on the most level parts of the road towards the railway station, and two or three chaps went along to help get the sick man into the train.
All you have to know is mathematically how many times to scratch it and when to let it go - when certain things will enhance the record you're listening to.

