It takes him quite a few moments to find his tongue--if she wanted to take him aback, she's certainly managed it well. But Adam is not one to spend too long gaping about anything, nor does he really hold grudges; he forgives and forgets almost as easily as he takes offense.
"In turn," he says, recovering, "I do apologize for my slight upon your honor and chastity, which I must assure you I never believed to be the truth. I would beg your pardon for my own quick temper and declare a truce, if that is amenable."