Roger finds Jamie in a fight in Outlander Book 6, Chapter 83
Roger finds himself defending Jamie to a few people, but it doesn’t stop a fight in Outlander Book 6, Chapter 83. It’s clear there are questions about which side of the war Jamie is going to be on.
The questions of Jamie’s loyalty aren’t all that surprising. We know which side he is on, but we also know why. The people of the time have no idea why Jamie has chosen a side that his richer family members and some of his friends haven’t. It’s no wonder people want to second guess which side of the upcoming war he’s actually going to be on.
Roger is the one who makes a few things clear, while also continuing to help his own career. It looks like Roger doesn’t really need to help, though. Jamie isn’t afraid to speak out against those who don’t believe him.
The chapter hasn’t been used in the TV series, but there is a chance that it will. I’ll get to my thoughts on that in the adaptation section.
There isn’t really all that much in the way of foreshadowing. I think the most is when it comes to Gerald Forbes, and I’ll get to my thoughts on that in the foreshadowing section.
Let’s dive into A Breath of Snow and Ashes Chapter 83.
Just the Outlander chapter
We start the chapter with Roger, who is surprised by all the alcohol it takes to win a war. He shouldn’t be surprised by this, though. He remembers his time in academia. His thoughts are interrupted when Davy Caldwell turns up.
There is a conversation about Roger’s plans for his future. He confirms that he is still on a path for ordination as a Presbyterian minister. Caldwell is a Presbyterian, so he’s happy to hear this.
Davy has questions about Jamie’s loyalty. It turns out there are rumors that Jamie has turned Whig and that he’s still Tory. Which one is right? Roger makes it very clear that Jamie and himself are Whig. Caldwell can trust Jamie’s honor.
However, there’s a fight that’s broken out and it’s all about honor. Gerald Forbes doesn’t trust Jamie, but it turns out that this isn’t about the rumors involving Malva. Could you imagine what that fight would be like? Instead, it looks like it’s to do with the side of the war that Jamie is on. Jamie will not allow anyone to libel his honor.
The chapter ends with an article from Fergus’s paper. It sets out all the declaration set by those fighting for liberty. It’s clear that the people are happy with how the laws are run, but they don’t want the Crown overseeing everything. They want to be independent.
Foreshadowing in the Outlander chapter
There is a tiny bit of foreshadowing in Gerald Forbes’s storyline. He doesn’t like the Frasers. He still feels the embarrassment of Brianna turning down his proposal. It’s clear that this man is always going to be a problem.
However, most of this chapter is focused on the trouble to come. The war has started and everyone needs to pick a side.
Adapting A Breath of Snow and Ashes chapter
The chapter hasn’t been used in the TV series, and there’s no reason for the majority of it to even be used. After all, Gerald Forbes has already been killed off in the TV series. There isn’t the ability to include this specific part of the chapter. Of course, the series could give that part to someone else if someone wants to libel Jamie’s honor.
It’s also unlikely that we’ll see everything with Roger play out. We’ll likely see Roger’s ordination storyline happen rather quickly as there just isn’t enough time to play all of it out in the series. However, it would be good to see him confirm that he is fighting for liberty. There’s something big about that considering he is a British man from the 20th century.
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