In view of your having arrived first, and in view of my having seen Arjuna first, I shall without doubt render my help to you both, O Suyodhana. But it is said that the first choice should belong to the younger in age. Therefore Dhananjaya, son of Kunti, has the right of first choice. There is a great host of cowherds, numbering ten crores, rivaling me in strength and known as the Narayanas, and all of them are capable of fighting in the thick of battle. These soldiers, unconquerable in war, will be sent to one of you, while I alone, resolving not to fight on the battlefield and laying down my weapons, shall go to the other. You may, O son of Kunti, choose first between these two, whichever pleases you. For by law you have the right of first choice.