A History of Agriculture in India v2.c78.s1.4

v2.c78.s1.4

4. *Bār*. They dig a ditch round the resting-place of elephants, leaving only one road open, before which they put up a door, which is fastened with ropes. The door is left open, but closes when the rope is cut. The hunters then put both inside and outside the door such food as elephants like. The elephants eat it up greedily; the voraciousness makes them forget all cautiousness, and without fear they enter at the door. A fearless hunter who has been lying concealed then cuts the rope, and the door closes. The elephants start up, and in their fury try to break the door. They are all in commotion. The hunters then kindle fires and make much noise.