[Well, he'd suspected that was coming. Still, his mouth sets in a grim line.]

I assure you, lady, that I have done my utmost to remain peaceful here. I did not go looking to be shot.

And most certainly not in your backyard. I'd been warned I might be targeted, but enough time had elapsed that I thought the person in question had wisely thought better of it, since in the past he wasn't a complete fool. That was my mistake, and for that I apologize.