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Mockery to whom?

His voice changed. I am sure, and without a doubt, this time around, brother Seymour is being serious. I averted his gaze as I glanced over the nearest group of sailors who were cleaning and brushing the whole main deck. 

"Yes, I do agree," responded Count Vaughn Hayes Read immediately.

Then suddenly, I felt the two gentlemen stare at me. "Csilla? Your answer?" 

I lifted my gaze and met with brother Seymour's eyes. I pursed my lips as my eyebrows furrowed. But I don't want to only end it like this! However, my pride will not do me any good. And just with that thought, I sighed.

"Yes, I too agree, brother," I answered brother Seymour in a low tone.

"Then I am guessing that you acknowledge that you have forgotten Count Vaughn Hayes Read, do you? Csilla?" asked brother Seymour William once again.