[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) › c9.82 # The World of Courtesans c9.82 The World of Courtesans c9.82 - **Language:** English ### [c9.82](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c9.82) Thereupon a most beautiful woman rose, lifted her joined hands, and curtsied to the king saying: "Your Majesty, she has won the bet. From this day I am her slave." Then the crowd raised a racket rooted in wonder and delight. The king was delighted and dismissed the courtesan with gracious gifts of precious stones in settings and a great train of attendants, while the most eminent ladies of her profession and the most prominent citizens gave her a great ovation. - [Previous: c9.81](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c9.81) - [Next: c9.83](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c9.83) - [Up: c9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c9) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c9.82](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c9.82) · Pramāṇa