de Perronne glares at Hugues and starts to open his mouth, but then pauses as if in thought. When he finally speaks, his voice is obviously intentionally subdued.

I... apologize... for any insinuations against your honor Duc de Lorraine. I hope you will excuse a lowly Chevalier such as myself for letting his passions get the better of him when he is told that a traitor has made an attempt to kill his King. It is a most serious situation, and I often speak before having fully thought through my words. Please excuse me, and forgive any insult I have given.

de Perronne bows his head towards the Duc.

As this war makes Lorraine most vulnerable to invasion, I am pleased to know that you will surely join me in calling for an immediate end to this war through whatever means are possible.