The World of Courtesans c9.93

c9.93

Almost at this time just when Arthapati was out of the way Kamamanjari met Dhanamitra and restored to him his fortune. She did this in order to get the magic wallet; so she gave away all her possessions in charity. In the meanwhile, on the advice of Apaharavarman, Dhanamitra informed the king that this entire show of charity by Kamamanjari was because of the magic wallet. Apaharavarman took advantage of the situation and informed Kamamanjari that if they accused her of stealing the wallet, that would mean his own end and also a disaster for Ragamanjari. She loved him dearly and instigated by him she and her mother decided to make a statement to the king that the wallet had been given to them by Arthapati. This was done. The result was a foregone conclusion. Arthapati was reduced to penury; Dhanamitra married the girl of his choice and Apaharavarman won his beloved Ragamanjari.