Jamie twisted in the saddle, casting a glance back up the slope, a distant look in his gaze as he said softly, "I prayed the entire way up that hill yesterday. No" for ye tae stay. I didna think it would be right. I prayed for strength tae send ye awa. I said – "Lord if I've never had courage in my life afore, grant it tae me now. Let me be brave enough no" tae fa" on my knees and beg her tae stay."