Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 437
ost interesting to see howgently and gradually the tame elephants letthem down, and teach them how to performtheir duties. As a rule, each captive is coupled to twotame elephants, who insist firmly on his sharingthe days work. No shirking is allowed — ifhe refuses, they try to coerce him gently; if… … THE TWO MIGHTY HEADS MET IN THE FIRST CHARGE. and in the years to come they will take theirshare in capturing their brethren. The babywas the only one who made himself happy andat home, but even after three weeks of captivityit was great fun to see him charging the wild-looking Nepalese, who tried…
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