If the troops are few, they should be arranged closely for the fight. When necessary, if their leader wishes, the close arrangement may be extended wide. When a small number of soldiers is to fight with a great many, they should be arranged like a needle-point.
संहतान् योधयेदल्पान् कामं विस्तारयेद् बहून्। सूचीमुखमनीकं स्यादल्पानां बहुभिः सह॥