[ It's not his fault that Proper Ladies (TM) where he comes from all use polite and respectable language. That said, he probably could have used a little more tact. Once again he grimaces, though this time over his own actions rather than hers. ]

My place is on the battlefield rather than on a dance floor; I typically am not required to converse much with the nobility. [ With that said: ] I [ ... ] apologize if I've insulted you.

[ Though he still thinks she shouldn't be running around saying **** all over the place. ]