long ago in a forest there was an elephant
he was gentle and kind
the herd of elephants to which he belonged however
were cruel and killed innocent creatures for fun but this elephant did not
the ways of the other elephants
so he moved out from the herd and started to live with other animals in a
different place
he lived peacefully by himself giving help and good counsel to various animals
one day a forester came to the forest and lost his way he was frightened as
the light grew fainter at dusk the Forester began to panic
oh where I am now I have lost my way what will happen now suddenly he heard
the sound of heavy footsteps what is that
gathering coverage he turned around and saw the elephant standing next to him oh
I am finished
the Forester started to run the elephant followed him
God please save me the forester stopped the elephant also stopped the
foresters fear began to subside let me turn around and see what he does
to me when he did he was surprised to hear the elephant speak to him in a
human voice I heard you scream is there anything I can do for you the Forester
was surprised I have lost my way I want to go home can you help me I know the
way and I'll get you there but first you rest in my cave and spend a few days
here thank you my friend
the Forester enjoyed the serene surroundings for a few days and then
decided to go back home
do you have to go yes I have work and take care of my
family well get on my back and I'll get you
there
as the elephant proceeded the Forester observed the route so that he could come
back if needed
they finally reached the edge of the forest and bid farewell to each other
after coming home
the Forester could not stop thinking about the tusks of the elephant which
was made of ivory
he could not sleep the whole night
next day he went to the forest to meet the elephant he met the gentle elephant
and pretended to be sad what's the matter you look so unhappy I am up to my
neck in debt is there anything I can do for you my friend the single piece of your
tusk can save me from my debts the elephant sat down immediately and held
his tusk out obligingly I'll be glad to give you both my tasks the Forester had
come fully prepared and took out his saw soon he removed most of the tusks
leaving only two stumps attached to the elephant the elephant departed in great
pain but felt happy that his tusks would relieve the forester from his debts
back in his hometown the Forester received a huge sum of
money for the prime tusks
he spent the money in no time buying luxurious goods for himself and his
family
soon he was left with nothing
that night he again thought of going to the elephant and asking for the
remaining tasks
hi what happened are you happy now your tusks have cleared my old debts but I
need money to live you have what is left in my tusk
the elephant courageously bored the pain as the Forester pulled out the remaining
tusks
I have done with you my friend I've got everything
the elephant watched the Forester go the elephant was able to understand his
greed but kept quiet
the Forester suddenly fell inside a pit which was laid for the elephants
he died on the spot without enjoying anything his greed made
him to die the elephant felt sorry for the Forester
dear friend I feel pity for you an ungrateful man is never satisfied even
if he is given the whole world the kind elephant lived the rest of his life in
peace and happiness with his friends in the forest