Related Clues:

• Proposed, perhaps
• Got on one's knees
• Got down to be dubbed
• Used a prayer cushion, e.g.
• Showed relief, in a way
• Prepared to pray, say
• Shed a tear
• Had a good cry
• Kowtowed, e.g.
• Lamented, with "for"
• Awaited a dubbing
• Showed obeisance
• What Carroll's walrus did it
• Showed great respect
• Got ready to confess, maybe