The World of Courtesans c12.70

c12.70

Hariṇī continued with her intrigue. She told Narmadāsundarī that Vīradāsa had not paid what he owed her. As soon as the money was paid off, she would release her. Narmadāsundarī was disconsolate. She refused to touch any food but later on was persuaded to eat. Some time later Hariṇī told Narmadāsundarī that as the dues were not settled, she had to remain in captivity. Hariṇī proposed to her that she should lead the life of a courtesan. Seeing that there was no other alternative before her, Narmadāsundarī made an outward show of agreeing to the proposal.