Jamie skilfully dodged around a chair, evading Claire’s attempts to reach him. "O" course, I thocht it micht hae just been the effects o" spendin" four months in a monastery, withoot benefit o" female companionship, but then that ride through the dark thegither," he paused dramatically, narrowly avoiding her grasp on his sleeve, "wi" that lovely round arse wedged between my thighs," he side-stepped another blow aimed at his ear, using a low table as a shield, "and that rock-solid heid thumpin" me in the chest," a small metal ornament ricocheted off his own head and clattered to the floor, "I said tae myself..."