How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"It's a damn thin line between justice and brutality, Sassenach. I only hope I've come down on the right side of it." (31.164)
As a leader, Jamie has to tread this fine line. Punishment needs to be severe enough to stick, but not harmful enough to cause the punished to want to seek retribution. Unfortunately in this case, with Jamie beating Ronald McNab, it comes back to harm him.