Rogdan was so stunned by what was happening that he was momentarily speechless. He even thought that constant reading in the dim light had, after all, had its unpleasant effect on his perception.
—Your Highness, I am glad to see you... although, considering where we are, "glad" sounds rather peculiar, ahem... Please excuse my manners, I am simply incredibly surprised by such an unexpected, albeit accidental, meeting. —the baron finished the sentence with a polite nod.
Her Highness bowed her head respectfully.