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The Eighth Chapter
177. Having sent the two chief messengers ahead, the king himself prepared to depart in their wake. 15. Then, the wise Mativar, Anand, Dhanamitra, and Akampan, the four great ministers, the priest, the royal treasurer, and the generals, 16. along with other prominent men eager to depart, surrounded the king like the gods surrounding Indra. 17. On that day, the efficient Vanajangha set out on his journey. 18. There was a great commotion among the officials at the time of departure. 19. They said to their servants, "Bring quickly those female elephants adorned with golden necklaces and golden anklets, who are free from rut and thus virtuous like noble women, for the queens to ride. 20. You, quickly saddle the swift messengers and make them ready. 21. You, bring palanquins for the queens to ride, and you, find strong bearers for the palanquins. 22. You, water and saddle the swift young horses quickly. 23. You, quickly summon those maids who are skilled in all tasks, especially in cooking, grinding grain, and cleaning." 24. You, go ahead of the army and prepare the encampment, and also make high stacks of grass and fodder. 25. You, are in charge of all the king's wealth, so you are appointed to the royal kitchen. 26. You, gather all the necessary supplies for the kitchen without any hindrance. 27. You, take along beautiful cows with calves, who give plenty of milk, and keep them safe in places with water and shade along the way. 28. You, protect the royal domain first, like the guardians of the ocean, with shining swords in your hands.