The World of Courtesans c13.51

c13.51

One *vita* waited near the threshold of a courtesan's house. A second one hearing the endearing words of his beloved, felt elated and ceased to care for others; one *vita* was forbidden further entry into the house. He left the courtyard in a dejected state. A *vita* was seen presenting perfumes, garlands and *pan* to a girl. Another was trying to propitiate his beloved with folded hands. Some irate *vita* was pushing out the husband of a prostitute and trying to gain entry to her house. Another *vita* unmindful of the reproaches of the bawd, persisted in his mission. Another shameless *vita* fought with the bawd. Some rascal saw a *vita* entering the bedroom. He hid himself under the bed to save his life. One *vita* gave away clothes to the attendants. Another sat on the bed with his beloved on his lap.