Henry applauded loudly, first for the ladies and then for Knivert. "Anthony!" he said, face alight like a child's at Christmas, "you have outdone yourself! Never has such a fine and varied feast been assembled!"
For his part, Henry moved the greatest part of his attention to the bellydancers, whose exotic movements he found so entrancing. It was not long, though, before one of the other women had slid herself onto his lap and began whispering scandalous things in his ear. With drink in hand, Henry knew it would be a great party.