"I am sorry madam but I am afraid it is YOU who has been misinformed..." he said reaching out to place a gently hand on Josephine's lower back.  "THIS is my fiance we will be wed on the 'morrow.  I suggest you stop with your superior tone as Josephine far out ranks you either way." he said with a slight edge to his voice letting her know he was unhappy with her addressing his future wife as a concubine or any of the other professions she had rattled off.  "She is the queen of this kingdom and you would do well to show her your respect.  He stepped in front of Josephine in a protective manner.