" English,” she put her hand on his, looking at the contrast in size between the two appendages. “Dunna say that right now. Ye may regret it when ye meet a young lady ye would like to marry.” He covered her hand with his other. “I already have.” He led her from the alcove without another word. "

― Kathryn Le Veque , The Wolfe (de Wolfe Pack, #2)