Storia do Mogor 117.5

117.5

Here is the place to speak of Shahjahan's elephant called Khaliqdad, as I have promised (II. 7). Hearing a great noise being made in the tomb of Taj Mahal in preparation for the burial of his master, this elephant grew fierce and restless, when the driver who had charge of him came up and said to him, ' Unhappy Khaliqdad ! What will become of thee now that he who was thy master is dead ? What is there for thee now but to die too ? for no one will take the trouble to look after thee !' On hearing these words, the elephant began to gather dust with his trunk and throw it on his head. Then with groans and cries he fell on the ground and died, just as if he recognised his evil destiny, and took his departure as one forsaken.