Kautilya's Arthashastra 9.3.37

9.3.37

yaḥ satyasaṃdhaḥ śaktaḥ karmaṇi phalāvāptau cānugrahītuṃ vinipāte ca trātuṃ tatra pratijāpaḥ kāryaḥ, tarkayitavyaś ca kalyāṇabuddhir utāho śaṭha iti //

In the case of a person who is capable of causing or alleviating troubles, intrigue should be made use of; and in the case of a person who is of reliable character, able to undertake works, and to favour his ally in his success, and to afford protection against calamities, counter-intrigue (pratijápa) should be made use of (to keep his friendship secure). It should also be considered whether the person is of good disposition or of obstinate temper (satha).