But Duryodhana’s reply was courageous, ‘You’re possibly right, Drouni. We have lost to Krishna. But it’s already too late to think of a truce. Tell me why should they forgive me? Their hearts are burning with rage. Draupadi will never let them forget the past. And why should I live anymore? All my dear relatives, brothers, friends are lying there lifeless. No, Mitra. I cannot beg for their mercy. Better, I shall die fighting. I shall die with pride. What do you think?’
