Kautilya's Arthashastra 1.18.6

1.18.6

bandhavadhabhayād vā yaḥ sāmanto nyāyavṛttir dhārmikaḥ satyavāgavisaṃvādakaḥ pratigrahītā mānayitā cābhipannānāṃ tam āśrayeta //

Or if he apprehends imprisonment or death, he may seek refuge under a neighbouring king who is known to be righteous, charitable, truthful, and not given to cunning, but also welcomes and respects guests of good character. Residing therein he may provide himself with men and money, contract marriage-connection with influential personages, and not only make alliance with wild tribes, but win over the parties (in his father's state).