Short story The Ox by H.E Bates?

There is no short story titled "The Ox" by H.E. Bates. It is possible that you may be mistaken about the author or the title.

H.E. Bates was a prolific writer, known for his short stories about rural England. Some of his most famous works include:

* "The Darling Buds of May"

* "The Month Before May"

* "The Countryman's England"

* "A Breath of French Air"

If you could provide any further details about the story, such as a brief summary, the main characters, or the setting, I may be able to assist you in finding it.