| A | B |
|---|
| panniers | large baskets carried on the back of an animal |
| braying | uttering a sound like a donkey |
| solemn | somber and serious |
| shambled | walked awkwardly with dragging feet |
| plodding | walking heavily or slowly |
| pomp | a show of magnificence; ceremonial display |
| rashness | proceeding from undue haste or lack of caution |
| ambassador | an official envoy; diplomatic agent |
| aliens | persons of another family, race, or nation |
| unawares | without warning; suddenly and unexpectedly |
| dismay | at a loss to deal with something |
| sapient | possessing or expressing great wisdom |
