cavaliere servente

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Has not he lately married a young woman; and was not he Madame Talleyrand's cavaliere servente in India years ago?

From Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 4 With His Letters and Journals by Moore, Thomas

"You can't have Captain Vauvenarde for your husband, Dale for your cavaliere servente, and myself for your guide, philosopher and friend all at the same time."

From Simon the Jester by Locke, William John

Teresa Mocenni at Siena, and relates to the death of Mario Bianchi, who had long been her devoted cavaliere servente.

From The Countess of Albany by Lee, Vernon

A cavaliere servente to dance attendance on her ladyship day and night?

From The Eternal City by Caine, Hall, Sir

The cavaliere servente flourishes still as in the days of Beppo, and it is to him only that the lady condescends to talk.

From Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe by Willis, N. Parker