[Victor freezes his mind, at first, out of a real fear of being reprimanded. But moments later he grips his thoughts and continues with his calm charade when the Count utters his apology.]

Other men assume thus; I do not feel that there is anything for you to apologize for, but I accept your feelings all the same.

[He can at least give Dooku's courtest a run for its money.]

I am happy to remark that you are one of the few here civilized enough to possess such manners, at any rate.