Coming back, he saw the dark spots on the back of Jamie's shirt, blotches where fresh blood had seeped through the bandages. The sight filled him with fury, as well as fear. He'd seen such things; the wean had been flogged. Badly, and recently. Who? How? "Come on, then," he said roughly, and, bending, slipped an arm under Jamie's and got him to his feet and away from the fire and the other men. He was alarmed to feel the clamminess of Jamie's hand and hear his shallow breath.
In this moment, the character is confronted with a troubling sight when he notices blood seeping through the bandages on Jamie's shirt. This revelation evokes a mix of anger and fear within him, making it clear that Jamie has endured severe punishment recently. The character is left questioning who could have inflicted such harm on Jamie, reflecting a deep concern for his well-being.
Motivated by a sense of responsibility, he decides...
