The World of Courtesans c12.45
The World of Courtesans c12.45
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c12.45
The eighth story deals with the adventures of the merchant Ratnadatta of Pundravardhana. He had received training in many arts and crafts. He secured the permission of his father to go abroad and earn his own living by joining the service of king Pratapamukuta. He took some money with him and a servant accompanied him. When the servant asked him how he hoped to live on such a small income, he told him that for the expenses on the journey he would depend on his skill in gambling and live on the money of the courtesans.