His father is fairly well off, but no one can say that of the son." Casanova had no need to ask questions.

He was speedily informed that it was through the Marchese that they had made the Lieutenant's acquaintance.

The Marchese had brought Lorenzi to the house only a few weeks before.

A man of the Chevalier's wide experience would hardly need prompting to enlighten him as to the nature of the young officer's relationship to the Marchesa.

After all, if the husband had no objection, the affair was nobody else's business.
"I think, Olivo," said Casanova, "that you have allowed yourself to be convinced of the Marchese's complaisance too easily.