The World of Courtesans c13.53

c13.53

The king saw a large number of courtesans engaged in different occupations. One of them had drawn her *tilaka* and was waiting for a client; another stood between the door. Her breasts were tied securely, and her presence there was indicated by her bracelets. A prostitute with slightly sagging breasts was standing in the house. Only her beautiful face was visible. A middle-aged woman was hiding herself She indicated her presence by her bracelets and her hands adorned with rings Another girl had her face averted She was arranging her black hair with her nails. One of the girls had exposed her breasts and her earrings moved playfully Another had pulled up the parrot cage and stood exposing her abdomen Yet another had loosened her *chadar* and began to expose her breasts One girl had deliberately allowed flowers to fall from her hands. One of the girls tried to expose her thighs and attract customers One girl exposed her scratched breasts as she pretended to apply sandal paste to them. One of the girls sang a beautifully composed song, another had her firm breasts dressed in fine muslin and as she walked her toe-rings tinkled sweetly