The World of Courtesans c10.111

c10.111

''How hard he tried to separate you from that girl who is now thirsting for love A father is a veritable headache for a young fellow. A man saddled with a father is not allowed even a glimpse of the gambling den When one is gambling, one's skill leads one to higher bets. Here abuses are exchanged freely and a man of courage is often put to test. He is denied this pleasure and cannot enjoy even the fragrance of wine poured in cups shaped like dancing peacocks, and ruffled slightly by the breathing of the beloved, wine spotted by mango oil and perfumed by lotus petals.''