At first she did not recognize the man, but presently the disagreeable recollection thrilled through her that she had seen him before somewhere, and she regarded him more closely with a look of aversion--it was Mr.Kecskerey.
Why, what could have brought that worthy man thither, for it was not his way to put himself to any inconvenience without very good reason.
The sight of this man made a very disagreeable impression upon Fanny, and jarred upon her nerves.

Every time she looked at him she perceived, much to her indignation, that his eyes were fixed constantly upon her.
The official ceremonies were generally terminated by a magnificent banquet during which the assembly-room with magical rapidity was converted into a dancing-room, to which the guests then returned.
The best and bonniest of the whole country-side were together, the most illustrious of the men and the loveliest of the women.
Rudolf opened the ball with the Princess * * * who was considered the most important personage present amongst the ladies, and then danced with all the other women in turn, according to rank.

How Fanny trembled, and how her heart began to beat, when she saw him approaching her.

Lady Szentirmay had just been carried off by some young cavalier for a waltz, and she was sitting there alone.
Rudolf politely walked up to her, and with a deep bow invited her to dance.

Oh, how beautiful he was! Fanny durst not regard him at that moment.