Matsya Purana 240.25

240.25

tamāśrayanto bahulāstāṃstu rājā prapūjayet.
kharoṣṭrabahulo rājā śatrūrbandhena saṃsthitaḥ .. 240.24 ..

An elephant corps can win a foe situated in a muddy surrounding, or in a woody country, and a cavalry and chariots can vanquish a foe on even land If the king be helped by a number of allies, he should respect them by presents and kindness If a king who has a strong mule and camel corps should be subdued during the rains and taken prisoner, he should still fight on as there is chance of his recovery—23 25