Who is the body in the cart in the Outlander Season 4 sneak peek? [Spoilers]
After that scene teaser from Outlander Season 4, fans have one question on their minds.
If you’ve read the books, you’ll know the likely answer to the question. However, show-first or show-only fans are intrigued at the identity of the body in the trunk. Many have taken to Facebook fan groups and social media to get the answers.
It shouldn’t need to be said, but there are spoilers in this post from “Drums of Autumn.” That’s as far as the spoilers will go!
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Just how is the body in the trunk? Is it even a dead body or will it be someone who’s just very good at lying perfectly still when being stabbed in the leg? Here’s a look at the answer from the book, but other potential answers.
The book (and likely) answer
Book fans have already shared their knowledge on fan groups. They know exactly who is in the cart and it’s definitely someone living.
Stephen Bonnet is the man in the cart. Yes, the same Stephen Bonnet who will be played by Ed Speleers in Outlander Season 4. The pirate who is going to cause a lot of problems for the Frasers in the future. Jamie and Claire may wish they never agreed to cart Stephen to safety after all.
He’s supposed to be hanged at the same place as the friend of the Frasers, but escapes. Of course, the Redcoats will want him, so he appeals to Jamie’s nicer side to get out of dodge. Jamie will soon learn not to make pacts with pirates.
Could it be someone else?
Of course, there are some who wonder whether Outlander will take a slight deviation from the books. Is it possible that it’s not Bonnet at all? Could someone else be in the cart?
Some fans who haven’t read the books theorize Murtagh will be there. They even wonder whether Murtagh was the friend who was hanged and it’s his body Claire and Jamie are taking to somewhere to bury. Other fans theorize that it could be Murtagh they’re trying to take to get to safety. Maybe he’s been caught for something and will face the hangman’s noose, since he should still be an indentured servant.
Chances are that it will not be Murtagh. Outlanderwill likely stick to the “Drums of Autumn” storyline and have it as Bonnet in the cart.
Next: Outlander Season 4 spoilers: Will Jamie and Brianna ever meet?
Who do you think will be in the cart? Will it be Murtagh or Bonnet? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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