Question

Which sentence from the passage shows that

the author has compassion for the plight of the
elephants?
1... but it was necessary to obtain the assistance of
the government stables for the transport of very
heavy machinery....
2.We had a couple of tame elephants employed in
various works..
3.I employed the most willing elephants as extras to
each wagon, which they drew to the summit of the
pass, and then returned to assist the others....
4.It appeared to me that if the elephants were
heart-broken, and in despair at the apparently
interminable mountain pass, it would be advisable
to let them know the actual truth...​

Answer 1

4.It appeared to me that if the elephants were heart-broken, and in despair at the apparently interminable mountain pass, it would be advisable to let them know the actual truth...​

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because, for the author to have acknowledged that the elephant might be heartbroken shows that, the author has compasson for the plight which the elephants are subjected to.