[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [The World of Courtesans](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973) › c13.55 # The World of Courtesans c13.55 The World of Courtesans c13.55 - **Language:** English ### [c13.55](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c13.55) The king was told about this arrangement made by his servant. He decided to enter the house of the courtesan. He sent her \*pan\* and flowers He proceeded slowly and entered the house Its door was decorated with a \*torana\* and it had latticed windows. There was a balcony and a beautiful garden and there the king sat on a bed inlaid with ivory. Then the courtesan came in. She washed his feet and simulating shyness took her seat by his side. She cast side glances. The king offered her \*pan\* perfumed with camphor and other ingredients. Then they talked for a while till their passion was aroused. After the visit was over, the king offered ornaments, clothes and money to the bawd - [Previous: c13.54](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c13.54) - [Next: c13.57](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c13.57) - [Up: c13](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c13) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c13.55](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c13.55) · Pramāṇa