A frown came upon Frederic's brow. "Would it help if your brother met me in person? If there is to be a 'blow', I hope it won't be too harsh upon either of you." He didn't much care if Karen's brother's wrath came down on him, just as long as she was spared. He knew very little of the man and wasn't sure if he was the physical type, but if he was and he swung for Karen, Frederic wanted to be there to protect her. He dearly hoped this possibility wouldn't be true, but he was prepared just in case.