Bhagavatapurana 10.68.49

10.68.49

/0 śrī-śuka uvāca
evaṃ prapannaiḥ saṃvignair vepamānāyanair balaḥ /
prasāditaḥ su-prasanno mā bhaiṣṭety abhayaṃ dadau //

49. Sri Suka said:— By the Kauravas thus reduced to a wretched plight, confounded and trembling, Balarama was prayed to be gracious; then pleased with them he promised protection and bid them be fearless.