The Memoirs of a White Elephant. Gautier Judith

a resolve in my heart to defend my Master with all my might, and not to fail in risking my life for the safety of his.

      Taking advantage of the swoon of the Princess, which made her unconscious, Alemguir gave the signal to depart.

      We left the Palace, and then the City, to join the main army, which was encamped outside on the plains.

      The Artillery and the Elephants were placed in the centre; the Horsemen on the right and left, and the foot-soldiers in front and at the rear.

      The trumpets sounded a warlike march; the drums beat; the whole army gave a shout – and we marched on the enemy.