To me his very human weaknesses (er, exactly who wouldn't be scared shitless jumping five bar gates, climbing across sheer cliff faces - surely anyone sensible) make him more likeable. And maybe he should say straight out he's scared, but that's not easy when you've hordes of (in some cases younger) sisters jumping and climbing same. Giles and Patrick, with their "born to boss" masterful ways are the ones that get on my wick.