Padahoon
The gods are not always so attentive. Where was the luck of the Arrow-Maker that it has not saved us from this? (Shaking the arrow as he descends.) Show me something which we owe to Simwa if you would have me trust in him.
Chief
I will show you the pit of your own heart, Padahoon, and the adder that bites at the root of it. You are jealous of the fame and the office of Simwa, but you shall not sink your venom in the minds of the Fighting Men.
Padahoon
I would I could sting them to understand that if Tecuya comes against us, they will not trust so much to luck as to war craft.
Chief
Understand yourself that whatever comes of this business of Tecuya, Simwa is still war leader. You are too old a man, Padahoon, to be told that whoever lessens the credit of the war leader saps at the strength of Sagharawite.
Padahoon
Aye, I am an old man and in my dotage when I seek to set years of good faith and experience against the fortunate moments of a fool.