When that mighty car-warrior the leader of the Panchalas was slain, Yudhishthira being afraid of Drona, fled away, being borne by fleet steeds.
तस्मिन् हते महामात्रे पञ्चालानां महारथे। अपायाज्जवनैरश्वैर्दोणात् त्रस्तो युधिष्ठिरः॥