As Jamie continues to hunt Murtagh with the aid of the zealous Lieutenant Hamilton Knox, he’s forced to consider whether or not he’s on the right side of history.
Frasers Ridge
Brianna is off sketching Bonnet when she hears a woman screaming. A wagon comes rushing towards the big house driven by Mrs. Farrish who is bringing her husband to Claire because he can’t breathe. Mr. Farrish is brought into Claire’s surgery. Mrs. Farrish is telling Claire all the things she’s done for her husband (bloodletting, purgatives) and Blue Mass pills which are mercury. Claire realizes there is nothing to be down as Mr. Farrish dies.
Later Brianna finds Claire doing an autopsy on Mr. Farrish and is shocked. Claire wants to know exactly what killed him so she can help others in the future which Brianna understands but people of the 18th century wouldn’t understand. Claire is just frustrated because the cures of the 18th century are also killing patients.
After Claire’s autopsy, Claire goes outside to find Marsali butchering an animal. She watches her and smiles.
Brianna is teaching Roger to shoot but he’s not great at it. He thinks it is like trying to shoot Tufty Fluffy Tail which the British equivalent of Smoke the Bear.
Roger and Bree discuss going back to the future. Brianna wants to stay with her family but Roger believes Jemmy and Bree are his family and would prefer to go back.
On the Road
Jamie and Lt. Knox are talking about the hunt for Murtagh FitzGibbons. Knox comments on Jamie’s dispatches to Tryon saying Tryon shared them with him. Knox is impressed by Jamie’s industriousness and hope when they catch FitzGibbons he’ll be granted land as well.
As they ride along they come across a poor farmer and his family. Knox tosses the man some coin but the farmer spats back. His is offended and comments on the man’s manners. Knox questions Jamie’s opinions which are that they are all united in their aim of protection to those they’ve sworn to defend. Jamie seems like he’s referring to his own men though to Knox it sounds like he’s on the side of the Tories. Knox appears to admire Jamie.
On the road, Ronnie Sinclair comes racing towards them. He was scouting ahead and has come back to report the Regulators were in Hillsborough rioting.
In Hillsborough Jamie and Knox find the remains of a riot and Jamie notices Edmund Fanning leaving a building and calls him over. Fanning tells them about the Regulators actions and takes them into the tavern to meet Mr. John Evans who has been tar and feathered. Another man, William Hooper, was also tar and feathered and is in bed suffering his wounds.
Jamie is shocked how far the Regulators are going but discovers several were captured during the rioting.
At the Hillsborough Courthouse, Jamie and Knox talk to the three Regulators. Jamie is relieved none of them are Murtagh but they are all familiar to him. When they are uncooperative, Knox pulls his sword. Ethan MacKinnon claims to be Murtagh FitzGibbons. The two have an altercation and Knox stabs him. Jamie is shocked and tells Knox he executed a man without trial. Knox seems horrified but Jamie covers for him.
In the tavern, Knox is suggesting Jamie call for reinforcements. Jamie thinks there is room for leniency especially for what Knox did. Knox has a moment of regret where he fears he’s as bad as those he’s after. Jamie suggests he make amends and ensure a fair trial for the other but Knox knows they will be found guilty. His regret changes to some kind of pride for giving MacKinnon and soldiers death.
On the Ridge
A funeral is being held for Mr. Farrish. Roger is singing a hymn. After the funeral, Claire takes Marsali aside and asks her to accompany her to the surgery.
Once they are in the surgery, Claire asks that she be allowed to explain and shows Marsali the body of Mr. Farrish.
Marsali is shocked and asks if her mother was right about Claire. Marsali wonders about what was buried and Claire says Roger and she filled the coffin with rocks but they will bury Mr. Farrish when they are finished.
Marsali thinks Claire should be more concerned with the living but Claire tells her the dead and tell her how to save the living. Claire also thinks Marsali would be a good apprentice. Marsali seems intrigued by the idea.
Later, Claire is with the woman of the Ridge who are making candles. The women are speaking about Mr. Farrish and how things come in threes. Mrs. Chisholm says her son Thomas burnt his hand. She’s told to put honey on it which Claire says will help. But the physician in Cross Creek told her to give him St. James Fever Powder which Claire points out can make them sick. The woman don’t believe the King of England would take it if it was bad.
In Hillsborough
Jamie sneaks into the courthouse and frees the Regulators. Bryan questions Jamie’s motives and Jamie tells him he is bound but he is preserving life and hopes they will do the same in the future. Jamie is surprised they left a trail which would lead to Murtagh and Bryan surprises Jamie by telling him Murtagh was present for the rioting.
On the Ridge
Brianna finds Claire making copies of some preventive health care advice which she’s attributing to a Dr. Rawlings. Brianna wonders who Rawlings is and Claire says he once owned her medical kit. Brianna thinks it is very clever to use his name and sits down to help her make the copies.
In Hillsborough
Jamie and Knox are investigation the jailbreak and Knox thinks there might be more traitors in town. Fanning goes to investigate. Jamie hopes the men will tell FitzGibbons what they are willing to do to bring this to an end but Knox thinks this means war and they will need more men then Jamie called at the gathering. Jamie says he’ll go gather more men.
On the Ridge
Roger is doing a vision test. His eyes aren’t perfect but nothing should be affecting his shooting. Claire thanks him for his help hiding the body and tells him Marsali is now her apprentice.
Claire asks about Roger’s father, Jeremiah MacKenzie a spitfire pilot who wouldn’t have had eye problems (his mom maybe). Roger seems to think he’s just a terrible shot or maybe it is psychological. He was raised by a minister and doesn’t want to shoot anyone.
Roger says Brianna is happy in the past but Claire surprises him by saying while she loves having them here she wants them to go back where it is just safer. The point is moot because they don’t know if Jemmy can travel.
In the Forest Somewhere
Bryan and Lee are moving through the forest when they are stopped and asked to give their names and the watchword. He gives it and realizes Murtagh is the one asking. They go to the Regulator Camp where Bryan tells Murtagh Jamie’s message. Murtagh tells him if Jamie said it there is a reason. Bryan is concerned Jamie is on the side of the crown but Murtagh tells them Jamie is walking between two fires.
On the Ridge
Mrs. Bug brings Brianna to the surgery saying Claire has gone made making more bread than anyone could eat. Claire is ripping up bread and putting it under glass to go moldy. Mrs. Bug is exasperated and leaves. Claire tells Brianna she’s making penicillin if she can and Bree things that is playing God. Claire thinks all their actions are can change things so there is little difference.
At the cabin, Roger is singing Three Dog Night’s Joy to the World to Jemmy. Brianna approaches with the laundry basket and Roger takes it inside for her. He finds Brianna’s drawings and finds ones on nature, Jemmy and Stephen Bonnet. Roger is shocked by hears Brianna calling to him. He goes to the door and Brianna is excited because Jemmy is walking.
Somewhere Else
Two women are fight and men are making wagers. Charles Turnball introduces Stephen Bonnet to Gerald Forbes. They all talk about placing bets and doing business together. Bonnet smuggles items past the British for him. Another man calls Bonnet a cheater and Bonnet doesn’t take kindly to it. The man says ‘Damn you eyes’ Bonnet wants to settle it like gentlemen and the two fight. The man yields but Bonnet isn’t a gentleman and draws his blade across the man’s eyes. Turnball asks why Bonnet doesn’t just kill the man and he says he’s a father now and must set an example.
