cavaliere servente

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"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

At Ravenna, he frequented all the salons where he was introduced; and at the request of Count G——, became the cavaliere servente of the young countess.

From My Recollections of Lord Byron by Jerningham, Hubert E. H. (Hubert Edward Henry), Sir

"I shall elect you my cavaliere servente," said she, after I had twice nervously risen to take my leave within the first half hour, and twice been desired to remain a little longer.

From In the Days of My Youth by Edwards, Amelia Ann Blanford

Behind the chair of every lady stands her cavaliere servente, or bows before her with a cup of chocolate, or, sweet abasement! stoops to adjust the foot-stool better to her satin shoe.

From Modern Italian Poets Essays and Versions by Howells, William Dean

Near the convent-gate they met a Mr. Gahagan, an Irish Jacobite and the official cavaliere servente of Mme.

From The Countess of Albany by Lee, Vernon