In a year we conquer Sicily.

In another, we humble Carthage.

(See Thucydides, vi.

90.) I will bring back such robes, such necklaces, elephants' teeth by thousands, ay, and the elephants themselves, if you wish to see them.
Nay, smile, my Chariclea, or I shall talk nonsense to no purpose.
HIPPOMACHUS.

The largest elephant that I ever saw was in the grounds of Teribazus, near Susa.