"Aye, I was, luv," he said.  "How d’you think I ended up in this state? Strangest thing.  I heard this voice in m’ead.  Thought I was goin’ barmy.  Don’t be dead, please don’t be dead.  Your voice, love.  Knew I couldn’t leave ya, after that.  Gave me the strength to make it back "ere. Listen, ya wouldn’t "ave any place for a bloke ta lie down, wouldja?" he asked.  He swayed on his feet.  Lucius ushered him inside.