A messenger should possess the following qualities:–

Skilfulness.

Boldness.

Knowledge of the intention of men by their outward signs.

Absence of confusion, i. e., no shyness.

Knowledge of the exact meaning of what others do or say.

Good manners.

Knowledge of appropriate times and places for doing different things.

Ingenuity in business.

Quick comprehension.

Quick application of remedies, i. e., quick and ready resources.

And this part ends with a verse:–

The man who is ingenious and wise, who is accompanied by a friend, and who knows the intentions of others, as also the proper time and place for doing everything, can gain over, very easily, even a woman who is very hard to be obtained.