The prospect of an exciting night was novel and delightful.
He knew Giovanni's extraordinary skill, and feared nothing for him.

He knew everybody in the ballroom was engaged, and he went straight to the supper-table, expecting to find some one there.

Astrardente, the Duchessa, and the gouty ambassador were still together, as Giovanni had left them a moment before.

The Prince did not like Astrardente, but he knew the ambassador very well.

He called him aside, with an apology to the Duchessa.
"I want a young man immediately," said old Saracinesca, stroking his white beard with his broad brown hand.