The pretty speeches are for before, not after.

"This from a man known chiefly for his pretty speeches!"

She was rewarded for her pretty speech by a quick smile.

The young lady did not acknowledge this pretty speech, did not seem to hear it.

A few pretty speeches may get you a bed for the night, if that's what you're after, or a hot meal.

As does their soft touch, and their pretty speech.

Do not make me any more pretty speeches, but go down to the stables at once!

Gwenhwyfar felt pleasantly embarrassed, as she always did when Lancelet made his pretty speeches.

"Save your pretty speeches for all the pretty girls you know," she told him.

Could any man desire a prettier speech than that?