Glossary ballad: a story told in verse foe: enemy battle pride: martial glory in state: in a dignified manner unbroken rank close order that is difficult for the enemy to breakthrough fray: attack rage: anger betide: to happen gallant: brave trumpet: (of a large animal, especially an elephant) to produce a loud call foreman: the first or chief soldier in the army hold at bay: keep back pant: to breathe heavily legend: a story or set of stories from ancient times e‘er: contracted form of ever Thinking about the poem Q.1) How did the elephant save the life of Porus? Ans) During the fierce battle between the armies of Porus and Alexander, Porus was wounded. When the wounded Porus fell down, his elephant provided him cover from the shower of arrows, spears, and swords. The elephant lifted Porus on his trunk and took him to safety. In this endeavour, the elephant received several wounds. The faithful elephant succumbed to his wounds, but...
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