| "The king
has no use for ministers who are not straight for ward or who not knowing their own minds
wobble in their ad vice. The matter before us is most important. Raama is strong, and so
is his army. It is certain that they will contrive some how to cross the sea. It would be unwise to trust to that single defence. Consider well
and tell me how we can strengthen and secure our city and
army and what steps we should take to defend ourselves."
After listening to the king, the members of the Assembly spoke with one voice.
"Great king! Knowing well that our army and our weapons are the strongest in the
world, why need you be anxious? Where is the enemy who dares to attack your fortress and
who can oppose your army with any hope of success? The world knows your might. |
