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 nonviolence.
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. Then I will find a way to avenge them. He bought strong wine in the marketplace and brought it to the guards. They took it gladly, and soon lay drunk and asleep.