Jacques made a face. "I am sure you are being more kind than truthful, Citoyenne Mosley. I have been here months now, and I still cannot wrap my tongue around all the consonants. Is is the, euh... 'th'. Engish does not flow very smoothly; there are always consonants to trip up the vowel."
The music began, and Jacques bowed to his partner before moving into the steps of the dance. They were familiar enough for him to do them without much thought. "How did you learn French, if you do not mind my asking?"