--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Has he come armed, then?” she asked…" description: "\"Has he come armed, then?” she asked anxiously. “Has he brought a pistol or a sword?” Ian shook his head, his dark hair lifting wildly in the wind. “Oh,..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/93f/diana-gabaldon-185_dark_has-he-come-armed-then-she-asked-anxious_1051786.jpg" --- # Has he come armed, then?” she asked anxiously. “Has he… ![“Has he come armed, then?” she asked anxiously. “Has he brought a pistol or a sword?” Ian shook his head, his dark hair lifting wildly in the wind. “Oh, no, Mam!” he said. “It’s worse. He’s brought a lawyer!” quote by Diana Gabaldon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/93f/diana-gabaldon-185_dark_has-he-come-armed-then-she-asked-anxious_1051786.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/93f/diana-gabaldon-185_dark_has-he-come-armed-then-she-asked-anxious_1051786.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/93f/diana-gabaldon-185_dark_has-he-come-armed-then-she-asked-anxious_1051786.jpg) > “Has he come armed, then?” she asked anxiously. “Has he brought a pistol or a sword?” Ian shook his head, his dark hair lifting wildly in the wind. “Oh, no, Mam!” he said. “It’s worse. He’s brought a lawyer!” [Diana Gabaldon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/diana-gabaldon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character’s fear of a lawyer outweighs fear of weapons, highlighting legal danger over physical threat. **In simple terms:** Lawyer is scarier than sword. Key Takeaway Recognize non‑physical threats as powerful obstacles. Themes danger law perception Mood reflective cautionary Type narrative warning When to use this quote - courtroom drama - political intrigue - personal conflict Key Concepts legal risk psychology Questions to Reflect On - When have you underestimated a non‑physical threat? - How can you prepare for legal challenges? A Different Perspective Physical force can be less intimidating than legal power. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Dark](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dark/) [Hair](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/hair/) [Lawyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/lawyer/) [Lifting](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/lifting/) [Pistols](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/pistols/) [Wind](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/wind/) ## Related quotes > [“Are you armed?” she asked Jordan. 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