"I apologised tae him, for Jenny and for the mess I had gotten myself intae," Jamie continued, his voice tinged with sadness. "But he telt me tae hush and held me tight. He speired aboot my injuries fae the flogging, and I assured him I wad be fine. We didna hae much time thegither afore the sodgers took me awa, but he squeezed my airms and telt me tae mind and pray. He promised tae stan by me, nae matter whit happened, and urged me tae keep my heid up and no worry ower muckle. He kissed my cheek, and that wis the last time I saw him."