The World of Courtesans c12.40

c12.40

However, when he started on his journey, Devadatta asked two of her girls to follow him and meet him in a village. She told them to show him no signs of recognition. They did as they were instructed and in the hearing of Suradharman said that Devadatta had died pining for him. Realizing that he had committed a sin he returned to her house and saw her coffin. Her mother, Makaradamnshtra, reviled him for his heartlessness. Thereupon, ready to give up his life he handed over the jewel to her. Seeing that the ruse was successful, Devadatta got up and welcomed the hero but after some days drove him out of the house.