This fellow, however, is of sinful deeds. He has no mercy to show to even such a young creature. He is simply proving the order of his birth by behaving thus. The nature which he has derived from his father forbids the growth of the sentiments of pity and kindness which are natural to the Brahmana.
अयं तु पापप्रकृतिर्बाले न कुरुते दयाम्। स्वयोनि मानयत्येष भवो भावं नियच्छति॥