It is not simply so coarse as that. [Now that the mood has shifted, thankfully, he speaks up properly.] I have asked, to Lord Francel's acceptance, to allow me to court him.

[He places a hand on Francel's shoulder. He sort of wonders if he should .... ask... for Francel's father's permission? That's probably a bit too far as they are both men, but he's not sure what... happens next like this. He looks over and gives his shoulder a squeeze before dropping his hand. He takes a knee and bows his head at Count Baurendouin's feet.]

That is, Lord Haillenarte, with your blessing.