The king’s men were readying the elephants and horses for the combat while the soldiers were busy staging rehearsals. 
ðʌ kɪŋ’ɛs mɛn wɜ˞ ɹɛdiɪŋ ðʌ ɛlʌfʌnts ʌnd hɔɹsʌz fɔɹ ðʌ kɑmbæt waɪl ðʌ soʊldʒɜ˞z wɜ˞ bɪzi steɪdʒɪŋ ɹɪhɜ˞sʌlz. 
 Indian's voice is very monotone but clear and close-sounding, delivered slightly faster than usual.