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संधिं वा कृत्वा हिरण्य एक देशम् अस्मै दद्यात्, विलम्बमानः शेषम् ॥

Alternatively, having concluded a treaty, he should deliver a portion of the gold to him, while delaying the payment of the remainder.

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ततो रक्षा विधानान्य् अवस्रावयेत् ॥

After that, one should carry out the procedures for protection.

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अग्नि रस शस्त्रैर् वा प्रहरेत् ॥

One might attack using fire, poison, or weaponry.

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हिरण्य प्रतिग्राहिणो वा अस्य वल्लभान् अनुगृह्णीयात् ॥

or he may win the confidence of the conqueror's courtiers deputed to take the tribute.

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परिक्षीणो वा अस्मै दुर्गं दत्त्वा निर्गच्छेत् ॥

Alternatively, once his means are depleted, he should hand over the fortress to him and depart.

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