Significance of Gog Magog

The green hills of Gog Magog is where the Earl of Godolphin takes Agba and Sham, after he rescues Agba from New Gate Jail and Sham from The Red Lion Inn. Agba is thrilled to be there but, soon, the power of the wheat ear takes over again and several misfortunes take place. These misfortunes cause Agba and Sham to be cast away from Gog Magog, but only to be called back soon after. At the end of the story, it is at Gog Magog that Sham is finally recognized as the special horse that he is and given the treatment he deserves. Agba leaves Gog Magog only when Sham dies, and he feels like his mission in life is fulfilled.