History of Bengali Language and Literature c10.102

c10.102

The inner apartments of a Rājā's house are eternally shut against all out-siders; but through the shutters of her window, Vidyā saw Sundara, who was brought by Hirā to a convenient place that they might have a sight of each other. It should be stated here that Vidyā's learned discussion with those who courted her hand were always, following the custom of Hindus in such cases, managed behind the screen with the help of interpreters and in no case was a prince allowed to have even a peep at her.