Kautilya's Arthashastra 9.7.41

9.7.41

ito 'nartha itarato 'rthasaṃśaya ity ubhayato 'narthārthasaṃśayā //

When there is the apprehension of harm from one side and when the prospect of acquiring wealth from another side is involved in doubt, it is termed doubt of harm and wealth from two sides. In this, he should ward off the harm first; when this is done, he should attempt to acquire the doubtful wealth. This explains the doubtful situation of harm and wealth from all sides.