He swallowed his food. He answered her with a nodded and a smile. He set his plate down on the table and offered her his arm.<br/><br/>"My dear maiden, I am a knight. Of course I know how to waltz. Only a barbarian cannot waltz."<br/><br/>When she took his arm, he led her out onto the dance floor. He was a little embarrassed actually but he managed to retain his composure. This was his first time doing it at a ball. Being in public with an actually girl in his arms was different than with the cold, snobby instructor that inspired fear rather than warmth.