Daniel's pretty much helpless with laughter at this point.

"All of them! V... vexed! Every endeavour!"

He's referencing a conversation that Philip wasn't actually present for, but who's keeping count?

With exaggerated care and uncoordinated clumsiness, he sets the glass upright. Then he shrugs merrily and knocks back the little puddle of wine that didn't spill out onto the table.

And then: jingle go some bells in whatever song is playing, and Daniel quiets and stills, then stands.