I appreciate the mere consideration, madam.

[ He lowers his head in a half-mocking, half-genuine bow. Doesn't break stride. Instead, he lifts his head and says, quite mildly - ]

Sonia is a breath of civilization in this place. No offense intended, but your husband and his band are a bit...wild for my own weak nerves. It is not my intention to remotely spoil her charm and freshness. Her emotional well-being is quite important to me - for my own selfish reasons, naturally.