ii8 The Life of an Elephant 



elephant, the transition is easily reached, and 

 we call them courageous. Though there is 

 among wild animals little of the calm, calculating 

 courage we know as bravery in man, and though, 

 when it occurs, it is most generally among the 

 gentlest and most harmless of the forest tribes, 

 yet that such bravery can be taught is evident. 

 When a dog, a horse or an elephant can be 

 induced to face danger at the word of command 

 without the impetus of anger, it is surely proof 

 of training of the very highest order. 



