The poet should have continued his courage and consequent generosity rather than displayinghis cowardice

What is the question?

onto a large boat, and mark the water level that the boat sinks to. then, take the elephant out and put a bunch of marked weights onto the boat until it reaches the same water level. add up the masses of the weights to get the weight of the elephant.

honestly, is this even a but since you asked, he's probably at the store trying to get you food.