Murtagh’s eyes flicked towards Jamie, seeking reassurance in his voice. He knew Jamie trusted Claire completely, and if he said she didn’t know what she was doing, then there had to be a reason behind her actions. The fear he felt wasn’t just for himself but also for Jamie, who – while hanging on the wall – somehow still believed that the witch would not hurt either of them. Murtagh’s first instinct was to use his dirk and end her life before she could harm them, but then he remembered what she had done for Jamie. How could he forget the condition he had found her in? Naked, bleeding, and broken... He remembered the times she had fought for Jamie and the times she had cried in his arms... How could he kill her, knowing what impact it would leave on Jamie?