The World of Courtesans c10.164

c10.164

After listening to what had happened the Vita expresses his surprise and wonders how Madanasena could bring herself to love such a boor. But then he knows that she cared for Vishnunaga because he was the son of a minister and a high state official She expects a substantial reward for her attention She is a good conversationalist, but she is afraid of losing her livelihood and seems "like a royal gander, frightened by a sudden clap of thunder".