Jamie takes guns to Bird in Outlander Book 6, Chapter 67
After acquiring the muskets, Jamie needs to deliver them to Bird in Outlander Book 6, Chapter 67. It’s met with positivity from Bird, and there are some jokes about someone who joins Jamie on the journey.
Crombie has decided to come along for the visit. This may be important considering the end of the chapter sees Jamie resign as Indian Agent. It’s clear that he’s getting ready to switch sides when the time comes.
There is certainly some humor in the chapter with how the Cherokee take in Crombie’s look. There is no need for Crombie’s wife to worry about what her husband will get up to when he’s away with the Cherokee. There won’t be any women visiting.
This chapter wasn’t fully used in the series. While Crombie was introduced, he wasn’t brought into this part of the story. I’ll get to my thoughts on how the show adapted this chapter in the adaptation section.
There is some foreshadowing, though. It’s only a small amount, but it’s enough to stand out.
Let’s dive into A Breath of Snow and Ashes Chapter 67.
Just the Outlander chapter
The chapter starts with Bird getting his muskets. He’s happy with them, and starts passing them around the Cherokee. Jamie has come through with his promise, and this helps the relations between the Frasers and the Cherokee.
Crombie is also there. He doesn’t know the language all that well, but it’s enough to converse a little. When there are jokes about moles in the Bible, it all goes over Crombie’s head. However, Crombie doesn’t seem to realize that Bird is making fun of him.
Jamie points out that Crombie believes in monogamy. He won’t want women visiting his tent, and he won’t see the visits as a gift. That’s not something Bird thinks Crombie will need to worry about. He makes it clear that none of the women are looking to have a baby with him. They want Bear Killer’s babies.
I adore this part of the book. It’s important to remember that most Native tribes are a matriarchal society. The women make a lot of the choices, and they certainly have a say over who they lay with and have babies with. If they don’t want to, they won’t be sent to tents as “gifts.” They want a baby with the renowned Bear Killer.
At the very end of the chapter, we get a short letter. Jamie is resigning as Indian Agent.
Foreshadowing in the Outlander chapter
The little bit of foreshadowing is in the letter of resignation. Jamie has planned this, which is why Crombie has come along for the ride. Jamie needs to make it clear that he is switching sides—or more likely that he’s not a mole (that animal of choice was important) when it comes to getting back in with the Patriots.
I think we also get the foreshadowing that the Cherokee will stand by Jamie. He is the one that they trust and respect, showing that kindness and understanding go a long way.
Adapting A Breath of Snow and Ashes chapter
The chapter wasn’t fully used in the series, and that’s not too surprising. A lot had to be worked into Outlander Season 6. Jamie delivering the guns was the perfect time to bring out someone else’s storyline. We got to hear about Young Ian’s journey.
I do like the way the show handled the combination of so many moments. Skipping over Crombie being with the Cherokee didn’t bother me. Maybe that’s because I was more bothered about Young Ian and his story. I really wanted to see him gain some closure, and this episode offered that.
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