After Karna's departure Nakula proceeded against the Kauravas. Avoiding Nakula in battle Karna's son quickly went to Karna, who was guarding the passage of his chariot.
निवृत्ते तु ततः कर्णे नकुलः कौरवान् ययौ। कर्णपुत्रस्तु सपरे हित्वा नकुलमेव तु॥ जुगोप चक्रं त्वरितो राधेयस्यैव मारिष।