The World of Courtesans c10.229

c10.229

A little later the Vita sees a wealthy person mounted on a female elephant and accompanied by his beloved. Her scarf is fluttering against the air The man is a well-known figure and known to all the libertines. The Vita at long last reaches the house of Bhattijimuta, head of the assembly of the *vitas*. Outside his house are assembled the conveyances of the *vitas* invited to decide on the expiation of Vishnunaga. Attendants with silver pitchers are ready to wash the feet of the invitees.