The Memoirs of a White Elephant

of making long discourses (which I finally grew to understand), cam

saw from his agitated air that som

You, who are now an elephant, but were once a King could tell me, if only you could speak. You could tell me if the numerous transformations, the changes, have brought you most joy or sorrow. Your wisdom could put an end to my anxiety, perhaps; But perhaps, on t

en you know not-and that is

er, himself durst not do so!)-our great King is the father of several Princes, and also of a Princess-a beautiful Princess-who is of a marriageable age.... Well! that is it! She is about to be married. The King Phra, P

Princess. Yes! even so. Without asking your pleasure in this affair, they have made a g

t the noble elephant whom I attend?

owry. We are bound to each other till death-we are but one! You go where I conduct

nd I was greatly disturbed

andon this beautiful home so abundantly provided with good things!... Surely this was cause for weeping! But

he best way was to wait-and f