Lirael sighed in exasperation, got out her knife, and began to cut Sam's trouser leg away. At the same time, she reached out to the Charter, pulling out the marks for a spell that would cleanse the wound and knit the tissue back together.

Lirael, Ch. 37, pg. 382

Sam felt much better the next morning, physically, at least. His leg was greatly improved by Lirael's healing magic.

Lirael, Ch. 39, pg. 392