The honor of seeking us
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— e dizer-nos o motivo por que nos faz a honra de procurar.
'and tell us the reason for which you do us the honor of calling.'
Formal to the last syllable: 'the honor of seeking us out.' The politeness is a screen. Leôncio has no idea he is speaking to the father of the slave he means to keep, and the elaborate courtesy will curdle the moment he learns it.
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