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# The World of Courtesans c11.15

The World of Courtesans c11.15

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### [c11.15](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c11.15)

Vıkarala had very large teeth, a low chın and flat nose. Her breasts were shrunken, her skın had shrıvelled up She had solemn red eyes and the lobes of her ears hung down ın a loose manner. There were traces of grey ın her haır and her veıns were quıte promınent and she always craned her neck. Normally she wore washed clothes, a necklace made of herbs and of precıous stones hung round her neck and a rıng on her fınger. When Malatı entered her room she saw her lookıng covetously at the presents brought by the lovers. She was seated on a chair and surrounded by courtesans. Malati bowed to her and then took a seat at her behest.

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