Concept:Laertes requests the King's permission to leave Denmark and return to France.Explanation:The speaker in these lines is Laertes.He came to Denmark for the coronation of the new king, Claudius.Now that his duty is done, he asks for leave to go back to France.He respectfully addresses the king and seeks his "gracious leave and pardon."Therefore, the character being addressed is Claudius.Answer:B. Claudius