Others, however, enounce a contrary opinion and say that it is preferable to respite captives because the option of killing or not killing remains; but if they be slain without delay, it is possible that some advantage may be lost, the like of which cannot be again obtained.
It is quite easy to deprive a man of life. When he is slain he cannot be resuscitaied again. It is a condition of wisdom in the archer to be patient Because when the arrow leaves the bow it returns no more.
