Hanuman silently watched the troops. Hearing the leaders voice the fears of their fate, he felt that the very kingship of Sugriva was threatened. Though Angada was like Brihaspathi in wisdom and like his father Vali in valor, his loyalty towards Sugriva seemed to waver, which alarmed Hanuman. Ever a loyal servant, master politician and a skilled diplomat he sprang into action. Creating dissension among the Vanaras was his first ploy and when they dispersed, chattering and arguing, Hanuman cornered Angada. With intention to intimidate he said, "Angada, you too can rule as well as your father but, will the Vanaras fickle minded by nature ever settle here without their wives and children?" "Let me also make it clear now that neither Jambavan, Nila, Suhotra nor I will join you. No bribe or threat will ever sway our allegiance to our king! Banking on the safety of this cave do not even for a moment think that it is impregnable and beyond destruction. In your foolishness you have not thought of Lakshmana's arrows, which can pulverize mountains. Leading a life of denial and regretting their decision, the monkey bands will soon desert you. With no company and support you will languish in this wilderness as hapless as a blade of grass tossed by the winds. You are also abandoning the search for Sita, which will amount to treason and felony, the price of which will be the wrath of Lakshman".