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That dog is a wolf, is he not?'' Aye, well, mostly.' A small flash of hazel told him not to quibble.' And yet he is thy boon companion, a creature of rare courage and affection, and altogether a worthy being?;' Oh, aye, ' he said with more confidence. 'He is." She gave him an even look.' Thee is a wolf, too, and I know it. But thee is my wolf, and best thee know that.' He'd started to burn when she spoke, an ignition swift and fierce as the lighting of one of his cousin's matches. He put out his hand, palm forward, to her, still cautious lest she too, burst into flame.' What I said to ye, before . . that I kent ye loved me-' She stepped forward and pressed her palm to his, her small, cool fingers linking tight.' What I say to thee now is that I do love thee. And if thee hunts at night, thee will come home.' Under the sycamore, the dog yawned and laid his muzzle on his paws.' And sleep at they feet, ' Ian whispered, and gathered her in with his one good arm, both of them blazing bright as day. .Diana Gabaldon
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A general cry of "What book? What book? Let us see this famous book!Diana Gabaldon
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Reading is of course dry work, and further refreshment was called for and consumed.Diana Gabaldon
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All loss is one, and one loss becomes all, a single death is the key to the gate that bars memory.Diana Gabaldon
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True, the body's easily maimed, and the spirit can be crippled - yet there's that in a man that is never destroyed.Diana Gabaldon
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Would he ever come back? He wondered. The water filled his ears with its own rush, and he was comforted by the realization that, in fact, he never left.Diana Gabaldon
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Roger speaking to Brianna: It's too important. You don't forget having a dad." You do remember your father?" No. I remember yours.Diana Gabaldon
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That's the best thing I can think of. Having a good hold on your arse always makes me feel steady.Diana Gabaldon
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God, don't laugh! " Jamie said, alarmed. "I didna mean to make ye laugh! Christ, Jenny will kill me if ye cough up a lung and die out here!Diana Gabaldon