The man catches Valerie's glance and gasps with indignation. "Is that so?! So it's ah... Ah, forgive my manner

The man catches Valerie's glance and gasps with indignation. "Is that so?! So it's ah... Ah, forgive my manners, Your Grace! Allow me to introduce myself — Eveld the Silver-Tongued, from Brevoy. It's a pity we meet under such circumstances, but..."