Possible Clues:

• Ask (favour)
• The clot is prepared to admit one to do some canvassing
• 'Silly clot is out,' I interposed, 'to seek business'
• Beg or court
• Petition, importune
• To importune is legal to such an extent
• Petition, accordingly, legally permitted
• Sue is so proper
• To incite, often towards immoral acts
• Proposition, very above board