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by Unknown

And, happening to take

The squirming trunk within his hands,

Thus boldly up and spake:

“I see,” quoth he, “the elephant

Is very like a snake!”

The Fourth reached out his eager hand,

And felt about the knee,

“What most this wondrous beast is like

Is mighty plain,” quoth he;

“Tis clear enough the elephant