बन्ध वध भयाद् वा यः सामन्तो न्याय वृत्तिर् धार्मिकः सत्य वाग् अविसंवादकः प्रतिग्रहीता मानयिता च अभिपन्नानां तम् आश्रयेत ॥
Or if he apprehends imprisonment or death, he may seek refuge under a neighbouring king who is known to be righteous, charitable, truthful, and not given to cunning, but also welcomes and respects guests of good character.