The World of Courtesans c8.153

c8.153

After presenting these objects to her, the lover watched her reactions. The presents were given in secret in order to avoid the displeasure of her guardian, and this secrecy excited the jealousy and curiosity of other girls. After gaining her love and confidence he recounted to her interesting love stories, and astounded her with tricks of legerdemain display his talent. If she loved music, he charmed her with pleasing songs. On the eighth day of Margasirsha (*Ashtami-Chandrika*) during the Kaumudimahotsava or during other festivals or on eclipse days when the girl of his choice visited his house he gave to her different kinds of chaplets, earrings (*karnapatrabhangah*) clothes, rings and ornaments.