The World of Courtesans c10.39

c10.39

The Ninth Act centres round a court room scene. The beadle is shown putting the court room in order He is trying to avoid Shakara who is bragging of his good looks and amours. The beadle stands waiting for the magistrate to come. The case, after some hesitation on the part of the magistrate, is taken up. Evidence is piled against Charudatta and the magistrate pronounces the death sentence.