The old courtier couldn't believe that their connection would last for an extended period of time.

Most of the older courtiers had long since gone, and those few who remained lived in Thendara.

The older courtiers and ladies could be excused by the hardship of the journey.

Raleigh was an old courtier, and an accomplished poet himself.

Finally the old courtier arose, dripping, and climbed from the ditch.

She lifted her chin in imitation of an old, starchy courtier.

Some of the older courtiers remembered having seen his father, but their recollections were not prejudicial to the son.

The old courtier produced the key from an inside pocket and unlocked the door to the throne-room.

There was a distinct sneer in the old courtier's words and manner.

Most older courtiers love to talk, have seen everything, and nobody will listen to them.