An enemy who deserves death should not be set liberty when under control. when one is weak, an enemy should be flattered though deserving of death; but he should be killed on the acquirement of strength. When not killed, dangers arise from him soon.
न शत्रुर्वशमापन्नो मोक्तव्यो वध्यतां गतः। न्यग्भूत्वा पर्युपासीत वध्यं हन्याद् बले सति। अहताद्धि भयं तस्माज्जायते नचिरादिव॥