Pritha had rejoiced in her heart to behold her noble son crowned king....
Duryodhana walked by Karna's side and took him away to his own palace, glad of heart, for he no longer feared Arjuna's valour and skill at arms.
Even Yudhishthira doubted Arjuna's worth; he feared that Karna was the greatest hero in the world of men.
FOOTNOTES:
[230] Like the Parthians, the ancient Hindus were expert archers on horseback.
[231] This is a notable example of the characteristic exaggerations of late Brahmanical compilers. Other exaggerations are of milder form.
[232] Kripa, like Drona, was of miraculous birth. He and his sister were found in a forest, and were adopted by King Shantanu.