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THE ELEPHANT. 
afterwards, he occasionally vomited quan- 
tities of blue sand. On examination, it was 
found that though his body was severely 
bruised, yet no bones were broken, excepting 
the fibula of the left leg. 
The elephant when tamed is gentle, obe- 
dient, tractable, patient of labour, and sub- 
mits to every kind of drudgery. A word of 
a look is sufficient to stimulate him to the 
greatest exertions. His attachment to hi® 
keeper is remarkable ; he caresses him witl’ 
his trunk, and frequently will not obey an)' 
other person. He knows his voice, and caH 
distinguish between the terms of commanfl' 
of commendation, and of anger. He receive^ 
his orders with attention, and executes the>^ 
cheerfully, but without hurry. All his motioO® 
are grave, majestic, regular, and cautious. 
kneels down for the accommodation of iho^^ 
who would mount upon his back, and 
assists them with his trunk. He suffers hnf*' 
