Glaring hatefully at Duryodhana as he roared this challenge, Bhimasena tore Duhsasana's arm out and threw the bleeding limb on the battle field.

And then he fulfilled the terrible oath he had taken thirteen years before. Hesucked and drank the blood from his enemy'sbody like a beast of prey and danced on the ensanguined field, mad with passion. "I have done it!" he roared.

"The oath I swore against this great sinner has been redeemed. It only remains to redeem my oath as regards Duryodhana. The sacrificial fire is ready. Let that victim also prepare.

The scene made everyone shudder. Even great Karna was shaken as he saw Bhima in this ecstasy of wrath.

"Do not flinch," said Salya to Karna. "It does not befit you to show any sign that may be mistaken for fear.