'Vaisampayana said: When the king of the Matsyas, eager to recover his cattle, had departed in pursuit of the Trigartas, Duryodhana, accompanied by his counsellors, invaded the dominion of Virata.' ।। 4-33-1 ।।
'....these and many other mighty warriors, entering the Matsya territory, swiftly drove away King Virata’s cowherds and carried off the cattle by force.' ।। 4-33-4 ।।