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DÎNKARD, BOOK VIII.
13. About the wealth which foreigners bring away, and this which is declared thereof, that is, I, too, am assisting even the wolf. 14. About the display of esteem by warriors together, the union of friendship one with the other, obedient unto their commander of the troops, and mindfully resigning themselves to death, there being seen a spiritual reward, without doubt, in the future existence.
15. About the choice of a commander over the troops ; also as to his coming and understanding the habits of his troops, each separately, through the capability of skill which is theirs. 16. About estimating the strength and resources of the troops, with those of their enemies ; that is, how the battle is to be engaged in, or how the case is when it is to be avoided. 17. About the provision of anything requisite which warriors shall leave for safety when there is danger in the neighbourhood from a distant stronghold, or danger to a neighbouring stronghold from afar. 18. About the case where, when it is necessary to engage in battle, the horse of a warrior has not arrived, and it is allowable to seize upon several horses from a herd of horses. 19. About the watchful sentinel (nigâhako påspâno), and of what kind is the information from which this is manifest, to the army and commander of the troops, that the enemy is well dead, or fled.
20. About a demonstration whereby they produce terror and apprehension in the enemy. 21. About an altercation of the commander of the troops with foreigners before a battle ; altercation also through an envoy, and calling them into subjection to the
1 Or 'of value;' kh vâstako having both meanings.
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| SR No. | 007672 |
| Book Title | Zend Avesta Part 02 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | James Darmesteter |
| Publisher | Oxford |
| Publication Year | 1883 |
| Total Pages | 2221 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 41 MB |