Star Chamber

Claire goes to Mother Hildegarde to seek audience with the King hoping to free Jamie after his illegal duel. The King takes her to the Star Chamber where he informs her both St. Germain and Raymond are being tried for sorcery.

Claire puts some bitter cascara into some wine and gives it to Raymond who doubles over and then steadies himself. When he hands back the cup, Claire’s necklace changes from white to black and the Comte knows it is poison. Raymond has used sleight of hand to really poison the wine. The Comte stalls but is commanding by the King to drink. When he does, he falls over dead much to the satisfaction of the King and Raymond. Raymond is sent from France while Claire is taken to the bedchamber for Louis payment.

Who exactly is Master Raymond?

Source: Faith
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Resurrection of Jack Randall

While at the Royal Stud Farm, Annalise points out to Claire there is a man starring at her. When she turns to see it is Jack Randall who waxes poetic about encountering her there. The King chats with Claire and mocks Randall eventually getting him on his knees to beg for the release of his brother from the Bastille. Claire asks the King if she may take her leave because she’s not feeling well and the King grants her and Jamie leave with concern.

After the King leaves, Jamie goes back to Randall and arranges a duel where he plans to kill Randall.

Claire doesn’t want this because she believes if Jack Randall dies then Frank will never be born.

Source: Untimely Resurrection
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