"If you've had any of Lord Grey's stock," of Virginia, "then you'll judge it slightly above pig piss."

Her eyes laugh at him.

"And those are my husband's words, not mine, so taking it as a reflection of my character is most unfair. And the one thing I've learned since my marriage is to never argue with a Scot," which her accent places her as most definitely not, "About the quality of his drink." She extends one hand. "Claire Fraser."