"He invites you to a dance," went on Mr. James gravely, "a pavane."
"By What Authority?"
Robert Hugh Benson
Therefore a measured and stately gavotte was danced by the young people every Thursday, and perhaps a majestic pavane afterward.
"Petticoat Rule"
Emmuska Orczy, Baroness Orczy
Will you honour us by stepping the pavane with us, Marquise?
"Petticoat Rule"
Emmuska Orczy, Baroness Orczy