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And what more should I say? From one with whom one has sat, eaten, drunk, joked, and spoken in private with trust, even the minds of evil men do not turn away under any condition until death.
Moreover: 'If he is slain, the great heroes who are objects of supreme affection to the aged king Sindhula and are currently obedient to your command alone will submerge your city like clouds bearing tossing waves. Although your roots have long been established, the citizens mostly consider Bhoja as the lord of the earth.'
Moreover: 'Even though righteous deed exists, bad policy certainly strips away royal fortune—