139 And when the Lamanites saw the people of Limhi, that they were without arms, they had compassion on them, and were pacified towards them, and returned with their king in peace to their own land.
140 And it came to pass that Limhi and his people returned to the city of Nephi, and began to dwell in the land again in peace.
141 And it came to pass that after many days, the Lamanites began again to be stirred up in anger against the Nephites; and they began to come into the borders of the land round about.
142 Now they durst not slay them, because of the oath which their king had made unto Limhi; but they would smite them on their cheeks, and exercise authority over them; and began to put heavy burdens upon their backs, and drive them as they would a dumb ass; yea, all this was done, that the word of the Lord might be fulfilled.
143 And now the afflictions of the Nephites were great; and there was no way that they could deliver themselves out of their hands, for the Lamanites had surrounded them on every side.
144 And it came to pass that the people began to murmur with the king, because of their afflictions; and they began to be desirous to go against them to battle.
145 And they did afflict the king sorely with their complaints; therefore he granted unto them that they should do according to their desires.
146 And they gathered themselves together again, and put on their armor, and went forth against the Lamanites, to drive them out of their land.
147 And it came to pass that the Lamanites did beat them, and drove them back, and slew many of them.
148 And now there was a great mourning and lamentation among the people of Limhi: the widow mourning for her husband; the son and the daughter mourning for their father; and the brothers for their brethren.
149 Now there were a great many widows in the land; and they did cry mightily from day to day; for a great fear of the Lamanites had come upon them.
