Dozing!

Slight cough, then somewhat louder.

"Baron?"

The head began to move.

"Baron?"

"Oh Margrave, I must have dozed off, it's the warm weather you know, and unfortunately combined with the excellent wine you brought it put me to sleep"

Rising from his chair "Now remind me where I was at while I get some coffee"

"Well Baron, you were explaining about the War of the Pommaine Succession and how you came to employ Ilse Von Barner as a spy".

"Right, just give me a moment and I'll resume"