And he was powerless to help them. King Dighiti saw the prince as well. Wishing to advise his son, yet mindful not to give him away, Dighiti called out as if to no one. Be not longsighted. Not by violence is violence ended.
Violence is ended by non violence.
As darkness fell, King Dighiti and Queen Deva were taken outside the city walls and executed by the sword. Their bodies were left on the ground, with a dozen soldiers standing guard. First I will perform the funeral rites for my parents. Then I will find a way to avenge them. He brought strong wine from the marketplace out to the guards.