If the invader be reluctant to make peace, the king should then leave his very capital and all his properties for escaping from danger. If he can save his life he may expect to make similar acquisitions in future.
अपास्य राजधानी वा तरेद् द्रव्येण चापदम्। तद्भावयुक्तो द्रव्याणि जीवन् पुनरुपार्जयेत्॥