The failed adventure dispirited Duryodhana and his brothers again. Surviving the scare, Bheem became more confident, aggressive and dominating. But Shakuni was not at all unhappy. Even in this apparent failure, he had found a hopeful side. Absence of any remorse in Duryodhana seemed like a good sign to Shakuni. Malice had taken full control of the young boy. Shakuni said to himself, Su has now become like a well-strung bow from where I can shoot my arrows at Pritha’s sons.
