The World of Courtesans c10.32

c10.32

In the Sixth Act there is an interlude when Vasantasena offers Rohasena, the son of Charudatta, her own ornaments so that he could have a golden toy-cart made. This is a token of her love but he refuses to accept it. The conversation between Vasantasena and Rohasena is interrupted and she is informed that a covered cart (*sajjam* *pravahanam*) is waiting for her at the side door. The driver is asked to wait until Vasantasena is ready to go out. The driver remembers that he had forgotten the cushion and goes to bring it back. He thinks it is better to take the cart back with him and fetch it, for the bullocks were likely to be restive