Possibly he was not even aware that it was rude to stare at a lady, for his education had not been got in places where ladies are often seen, or manners frequently discussed.

But Beatrice did not seem at all disturbed by the scrutiny, though she was quite aware of its pertinacity.

A woman who has beauty in any degree rarely resents the genuine and unconcealed admiration of the vulgar.

On the contrary, as the young girl dismissed the men, she smiled graciously upon them both, and perhaps a little the more upon Ruggiero, though there was not much to choose.
Neither of them spoke as they descended the stairs of the hotel, and went out through the garden to the gate.

When they were in the square beyond Ruggiero stopped.