These two snippets from the same Wilde fairy tale show different consequences of warfare: the first one focuses on oppression, while the second one focuses on death. Notice how each of the quotes describes the phenomenon of warfare in a different way.
Warfare as oppressive:
"In war, the strong make slaves of the weak." (Original tale)
"In war, weak men are the slaves of strong men." (Adaptation)
Warfare as deathbringing:
"There is war in the mountains of Tartary, and the kings of each side are calling to Death. The Afghans have slain the black ox, and are marching to battle. They have beaten upon their shields with their spears, and have put on their helmets of iron."
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