Hindu Administrative Institutions c11.s4.13

c11.s4.13

The ambassador was expected to make himself a friend of the enemy's officers on the wild tracts, on the boundaries of cities and of country parts. He should gather information in regard to the strength of the enemy's military stations, fourfold forces, fortresses, treasury and other weak and strong points in his kingdom. With previous permission he should enter the palace and speak out without any reservation whatsoever. In giving out his mission he should note how it was being received by the king from the gestures and the mode of his reply.