The diminutive clansman remained tranquil. "Aye, I ken it. Reckon he does, too, no bein" blind. As for stoppin" him, I tried. When he said he was goin" oot, I said he wisnae fit for it, and ye'd have my heid if I let him go. I snatched up his gown and set my back against the door, tellin" him he wisnae leavin" unless he was prepared to go through me."