sn3.24:2.1 “What do you think, Great King?
sn3.24:2.2 Suppose you were at war, ready to fight a battle.
sn3.24:2.3 Then along comes an aristocrat youth who is trained, expert, fit, experienced. And he’s fearless, brave, bold, standing his ground.
sn3.24:2.4 Would you employ such a man? Would he be of any use to you?”
sn3.24:2.5 “Yes, sir, I would have a use for such a man.”
sn3.24:2.6 “What about a brahmin youth,
sn3.24:2.7 a peasant youth,
sn3.24:2.8 or a menial youth who was similar?
sn3.24:2.9 Would you employ such a man? Would he be of any use to you?”
sn3.24:2.10 “Yes, sir, I would have a use for such a man.”