He had not troubled to think precisely what sort of luck it would signify, whether his speedy return to Venice, or the desired sight of Marcolina's nudity.
Ere he had made up his mind upon this point, the Marchese had lost the venture.

Like Lorenzi, Casanova let the double stake lie; and just as in Lorenzi's case, fortune stood by him.

The Marchese no longer troubled himself to deal to the others.

The silent Ricardi rose somewhat mortified; the other Ricardi wrung his hands.

Then the two withdrew, dumbfounded, to a corner of the room.