As a devoted fan of the Outlander series, I must say that Chapter 28 of The Scottish Prisoner was a delightful treat for me. It was like savoring a fine wine, slowly appreciating the depth and richness of each scene.
In Chapter 28 of “The Scottish Prisoner“, we spend more time with Lord John Grey and Jamie Fraser, which offers Lord John ample opportunity for daydreaming.
It’s been some time since Lord John Grey has indulged in romantic daydreams about Jamie, or any other person for that matter. However, he is a man with desires and longings, and each book serves as a reminder of this. I’m pleased to note that we get a glimpse, although it may not be the most convenient timing.
The chapter ends with John and Jamie back at Siverly’s home. It’s not going to go as smoothly as they hoped, though.
Breaking down The Scottish Prisoner Chapter 28
The story opens as John and Jamie make their way to Silverly’s residence. As they walk, John finds himself studying Jamie’s appearance. It proves so captivating that John stumbles over a root. Fortunately, Jamie manages to prevent John from falling. While this moment would be quite romantic if it were Claire and Jamie, the dynamic is different with John and Jamie.
Following this, Jamie ponders over his past memories. He shares an anecdote about a hunting expedition where he was about to express gratitude for the deer he had just killed, but instead was startled by a woman’s ecstatic scream. He confides in John about the Queen of the Fairies and warns him that the fae can be perilous. There is also a hint that after 200 years, the fae will resurface when their kin have passed away.
It’s clear that Jamie is discussing Claire in this instance, which leaves Lord John Grey somewhat perplexed. For my part, I found myself reflecting on Jamie and the faeries of Scotland. Despite our belief that Jamie is too intelligent to buy into the folklore surrounding faeries, he seems to be contemplating the Queen of the Faeries. While there’s an element of Claire in his thoughts, I also see it as a reflection of how Jamie can harbor superstitious tendencies at times.
Upon reaching Silverly’s residence, they find a light burning inside. Edward Twelvetrees is discovered there, attempting to damage Silverly’s documents. John and Jamie work diligently to save whatever they can before engaging in a struggle with Twelvetrees. In the midst of this, Jamie succeeds in obtaining a copy of the White Hunt poem and some names. It becomes evident that the poem served as a unifying force among the people of the Rising, bringing together individuals who may not have known each other previously, but shared a common purpose.
This thought piqued my interest: Who was Charlie Carruthers? Was he a Jacobite, or was the poem given to him as a weapon against Silverly?
Could this chapter be used in a TV series adaptation?
In this new section, I imagine it would be included in an expansion of “The Scottish Prisoner”. Here, I’d like to delve into the entire chapter, featuring their nighttime stroll, which plays a crucial role in deepening the bond between John and Jamie. During this walk, John senses that Jamie is concealing something, yet it poses no immediate threat. We are aware that this secret pertains to Claire.
It’s crucial that the scene featuring Twelvetrees as Siverly’s dwelling is included. John finds it hard to accept that Twelvetrees is a Jacobite, but this development appears to support that notion. We need to include the fight sequence, where Jamie discovers the poem and the names.
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2024-09-18 18:37