Part Four:
PEACE
When the time came for resuming instruction, the King’s sons said to Vishnu-Sarman, “Master, we have heard of War, we would now learn somewhat of the treaties which follow war.” “It is well asked,” replied the Sage; “listen therefore to ‘Peace,’ which hath this commencement—
‘When those great Kings their weary war did cease,
The Vulture and the Goose concluded Peace.’
‘How came that?’ asked the Princes.
Vishnu-Sarman related:—