[Oh well now he's scared her so try to be comforting instead - oh where was Mrs Potts when he needed her!?]

Now don't you fret, my lady, as I said, I shall protect you as shall Lumiere ... whenever that lunkhead decides to show himself. WE will not let any harm come to you! I used to be quite the duelist in my day, I will have you know.

[Smug sniff. Yes he was - about fifteen years ago ...]