The World of Courtesans c8.157

c8.157

But that was not the end of the lover's persistence. To gain the knowledge of the intensity of her love, he feigned illness and thus brought her to his house. As soon as she arrived, he took her hand, placed it on his forehead and eyes and implored her to prepare the medicine. He flattered her and said that she alone was capable of doing it properly. He asked her to visit him again. He kept up the pretence for three days. On those days he discussed love and the arts with her.