[ Jamie's eyes go wide as well, then soft because yes, that brings the emotions right back. That, and knowing young Ian has taken such a shining to him. Enough to leave Lallybroch, Christ. ]

I lost track of him after the prison closed...

[ He trails off, swallowing heavily. ]

He was ill, before. I tried to treat him as I thought ye would, Sassenach. It was Murtagh who--

[ Jamie pauses, for a moment ashamed to say this and in front of his daughter especially. But he continues. ]

When it grieved me so badly to think of ye that I couldna breathe, those days, Murtagh said my prayer for the safety of ye both instead.