Soldiers when in desperate straits lose the sense of fear. If there is no place of refuge, they will stand firm. If they are in hostile country, they will show a stubborn front. 606 If there is no help for it, they will fight hard.

Thus, without waiting to be marshaled, the soldiers will be constantly on the qui vive; 607 without waiting to be asked, they will do your will; 608 without restrictions, they will be faithful; 609 without giving orders, they can be trusted. 610

Prohibit the taking of omens, and do away with superstitious doubts. 611 Then, until death itself comes, no calamity need be feared. 612