Bespeaking

verb

1. To speak about; tell of; relate; discuss.
2. To speak for beforehand; engage in advance; make arrangements for; order or reserve in advance.
3. To stipulate, solicit, ask for, or request, as in a favour.

   "to bespeak a calm hearing;  I bespeak your patience in advance."

4. To forbode; foretell.
5. To speak to; address.