The World of Courtesans c9.94

c9.94

One day Apaharavarman boasted to his beloved that in a single night he could steal all the money of the city. To prove his point, out of sheer bravado, he came out in the street and picket up a quarrel with the police. He killed a few people but was finally put into fetters. This incident opened his eyes to the true state of affairs. He was afraid that they would arrest Ragamanjari and his friend Dhanamitra. At this critical moment he cursed the nurse of Ragamanjari who had accompanied him on this venture. She maintained her presence of mind and was able to assuage the feelings of the police. Then as arranged previously, he abused Ragamanjari and confessed that he had stolen the magic wallet of Dhanamitra. In the meanwhile under the pretence of taking leave of his beloved, he whispered into the nurse's ears and told her what his plan was. After that he was marched to the jail by the police.