When before the very eyes of the grandfather (Bhishma), Drona, the wise Vidura and the Brahmanas, holy men and the entire city and before all the chiefs among the Kurus, he, O king, by means of deceit, defeated you at a game of dice, you who are attached to the habit of making gifts, who are of virtuous habits and life of austere vows, he was not ashamed of his cruel act.