《左传·僖公·僖公二十三年》
如果还得不到君王的宽大，那就左手执鞭执弓，右边挂着弓袋箭袋，跟君王较量一下。 
若不获命，其左执鞭弭，右属櫜鞬，以与君周旋。 
If I cannot obtain your Majesty's favor, I will take the whip and bow in my left hand, carry my quiver and arrows on my right side, and try my strength with you."