She thought she should complain.  She should reprimand him.  He could have really hurt someone who’d only been guilty of a nasty comment.   It was excessive and, besides, she was more than capable of handling her own honor.  When she caught his eye, however, something dangerous still glinted in the depths, and she shivered.  Maybe she'd mention he'd been a little over the top later.  "I told you I wouldn’t let anyone hurt you," he said quietly.  "That includes insults."