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It does not cost much courage to challenge Kanya Kubja—but. ..

If you once begin to be afraid of "but," you will hardly find a place in this world safe enough for you.

Your Highness! I have just received the news that the Kings of Koshala, Avanti, and Kalinga are coming this way with their armies.

Just what I was afraid of! The report of Sudarshana's flight has spread abroad—now we are going to be in for a general scramble which is sure to end in smoke.