A few hours remain before the action begins, and for Renette, these are also the hours before his performance begins. His face is slightly flushed, and he's filled with a sense of excitement and exhilaration.
He looks at Lorenzo and the others. Although they haven't said much, Renette can sense a deep seriousness from them.
Indeed, they should be serious. In a while, the fate of two countries will be decided by them. No matter how you think about it, it's overwhelming, and in Renette's understanding, he finds it a bit strange.
"Everyone sure does love music!"
Renette excitedly grasped Lorenzo's hand. To him, this wealthy patron genuinely loves music and is just as excited and serious as he is knowing the performance is about to start.
Lorenzo was completely unaware of Renette's whimsical thoughts. If he knew, he might also think Renette is a bit of a lunatic.
