"It was meant for me, not for any of you.

The man who fired that did not intend to kill me.

He was merely giving voice to his pain and regret at seeing me in such bad company." He was smiling calmly and did not take a single step to follow them to safety.
"Come in, Chase! Don't stand out there to be shot at." "I'll stay here for a few minutes, Mr.Browne, if you don't mind, just to convince you all that the shot was not intended to kill.

They're not ready to kill me yet.

I'm sure Lord Deppingham will understand.