Because people wanted peace between an unpopular king and a group of rebel barons. Basically a peace treaty.
He meant that in order for him (a man) to show his inner self worth and capabilities, he need to has a suitable woman that able to draw it our of him.
This longing for suitable woman is the one that make him unable to form a commitment when he jump from one woman to another in order to pursue the perfect match
I think it is the Executive Clemency. I hope it’s correct.
