[Whoops! So concerned with the ladies who'd cornered him, Bert isn't paying attention to behind him. Now this is an embarrassing spot to find himself in! And an entirely new one, which in itself makes it noteworthy. There's a surprising number of brand new situations a fellow can find himself in, after dying!]

Ah, cry your pardon!

[Is there a smooth way to extricate oneself from this? He doesn't think so, but damn does he try!]

Laid it on so thick I couldn't e'en see! But in my defense, my da always taught me to let a lady down gentle-like!

[Just excuse him while he picks himself up and puts the lady on wheels between himself and the natives already losing interest.]