He stirred, though, at the sounds of the garden gate opening and low voices. "Tom?" he came out from under his sheltering quince, to find both Tom and Rodrigo-both of whom were amazingly, if flatteringly, delighted to see him. "We thought you was done for, sure, me lord," Tom said for the third or fourth time, following Grey into the kitchen. "You sure you're all right, are you?" The tone of accusing doubt in this question was so familiar that Grey felt tears come to his eyes. He blinked them away, though, assured Tom that he was somewhat banged about but essentially undamaged. "Gracias a Dios," Rodrigo said, with such heartfelt sincerity that Grey looked at him in surprise. He said something else in Spanish that Grey didn't understand; John shook his head, then stopped abruptly, wincing.
( Diana Gabaldon )
[ Seven Stones to Stand or Fall ]
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