The World of Courtesans c8.253

c8.253

Some interesting details are given by Bharata about the movements of courtesans, of women in high positions and of maid-servants. The courtesan decorating herself with ornaments and accompanied by her attendants proceeded to meet her lover. Her handmaid, who was usually a prostitute of a low class, affected greater coquettishness. Her eyes were lighted with the joyous expectation of love and she prattled in an intoxicated manner. Contrary to the behaviour of these women, a highly placed lady walked in the streets covering herself with a veil. She walked timidly, her limbs were withdrawn and very often she turned her face away and looked back.