He did not kill many enemies, winning by weapons, but having forgiveness took pity on many and wished care to take the bloodless victory. Now happily he gained great fame because of this, for lest ever-increasing contest and strife should drive on war for the possessions of others, he lovingly held to that which he possessed before, thinking to rejoice in other things than strife and harm. And if some counselling the king ever advised stirring up ruinous violence,