'And why is that?' Hugh's tone altered from sincerity to amusement.
'The Tweedies are coming,' I said.
'I know that,' Hugh said calmly. 'Kate Hunnam has also been romping with Maisie's Hobbie Veitch. She tells him everything and he passes it on to me. My men are waiting for the Tweedies.'
'Oh.' I had not realised the depths of Kate's treachery. I wished I had landed my lash on her. I still wish that, so many years later.
Hugh continued. 'We have plenty of time together, Jeannie. My lads are positioned all along the hill crests at each pass and each opening to my lands. We will meet them with fire and sword.'
'My father… my brother, and Robert are with them,' I said.
'I have given word not to hurt your father,' Hugh said. 'I did not know you had a brother. My intelligence is usually r
