The World of Courtesans c10.31

c10.31

In the Fifth Act, Maitreya meets Charudatta and curses Vasantasena for accepting so readily the necklace. He observes, "A courtesan is like a pebble in your shoe. It hurts before you get rid of it. And one thing more, my friend. A courtesan, an elephant, a scribe, a mendicant friar, a swindler, and an ass—where these dwell, not even rogues are born." In the meanwhile Vasantasena braves the rain and storm and comes there to restore to Charudatta the stolen gold casket and then the lovers embrace.