I'd say this means he wants forgiveness or reconciliation :)
What or where is the passage?
Answer:
A hydrofoil is a type of boat that can achieve high speeds.
Explanation:
The answer lies in the question. A hydrofoil is basically a fast boat, "like a boat, but it is much much faster."
Hope this helps!
-The duke knows how to get what he want
-The duke shows signs of intelligence
-The duke is intentionally trying to trick the townspeople
