The Bajang Child Swinging the Moon (140)

Many victims had already fallen by the time Sumantri arrived on the battlefield. On the Maespati side, the kings of Candrakestu, Swantipura, Soda and Kalinggapati had died.

"Raden, you are the mahapatih (main warlord) of Maespati. You must represent the greatness and majesty of the Maespati kingdom in your person. You should not wear simple clothes like that when you must lead the Maespati army in defending our honor in this war," admonished Patih Suroto.

"Uncle, I left Jatisrana in these clothes. And I will return to Jatisrana in these clothes, too," said Sumantri. Again, no one could understand his words except himself. Finally Sumantri went out onto the battlefield. He knew death was awaiting him. He set out, feeling that he was about to follow Darmawati.