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Rh overflowing with joy, he questioned Live-Strong in full session of his court: "Father, how did you pass the time in the midst of the enemy? For the proverb says:

And Live-Strong said: "My lord and king!

Whatever path provides escape
 * When danger's face is seen,

With clear decision follow, if
 * It noble seem, or mean:

Two arms like trunks of elephants,
 * Fight-calloused, skilled to wield

The bow of heaven, Arjun felt
 * To woman's bracelets yield.

The wise and strong, awaiting days
 * More prosperous, must grant

Obedience to wicked lords
 * Whose speech is adamant:

Gigantic Bhima, smoke-begrimed,
 * Puffing at labor, and

A ladle flourished in his fist,
 * Was cook in Matsya land.

The prudent, hopeful man should act
 * As suits an evil case,

Should steel his heart to carry through
 * A holy deed, or base:

Great Arjun with a calloused arm
 * From twanging bow divine

Effeminately danced, and saw
 * His tinkling girdle shine.