In this frame of mind, Sparhawk doesn't care if Martel is sober, he doesn't care what Martel thinks of him. With the alcohol in his mind, and the words of Stragen repeating softly, Sparhawk is determined.

"I am sorry if I am interrupting you, but I need to speak with you. Privately, and as soon as possible."

The words are polite, although to someone as knowing as Martel, the slight slur would be detectable. Sparhawk also doesn't care if Martel think's he stating the obvious, the broken nosed knight has his side of the conversation mostly planned out already.