""If thou extinguishest the light of those beautiful eyes, which were wont to be so sweet a guide to mine, I see that thou desirest my death.

One day he asked Gushtásp why he condescended to pay tribute to Arjásp; "God is on thy side," said he, "and if thou desirest an extension of territory, the whole country of Chin may be easily conquered."

"Desirest thou power?" he asks at another time.

Thou desirest no sacrifice, else would I give it thee: but thou delightest not in burnt-offerings.

If thou desirest my welfare, act in such a way that king Bhima may not know my purpose.