Lord John returns as a prisoner.
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Outlanderhas reached the pivotal point where all signs point to war on the near horizon.
The British soldiers are close.
Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan); Lieutenant Bixby (Hyoie O’Grady); Charlie Whelan (Max Pemberton); Shaffstall (Wilf Scolding).Credit:Robert Wilson/Starz
Theres secret talk about decoding messages and spies.
Betsy Ross has officially sewn a new flag for a soon-to-be united country.
And one man placed his hand on a Bible and vowed to obey the commands of the Continental Congress.
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Claire heads to the market for some essentials for the party and literally runs into an energetic Frenchman.
He will bring French wine, an apology cheese for stepping on her foot, and an awesome personality.
Claire is charmed that the man has the same last name as her maiden name.
Caitríona Balfe (Claire Fraser) and David Berry (Lord John Grey).Robert Wilson/Starz
I guess Betsy and Georges five-point versus six-point star debate was public knowledge?
Washington laughs and reveals that according to Betsy, a five-point star is easier to embroider.
They raise a glass to the flag.
Silvia Presente (Arabella/ Jane), Charles Vandervaart (William Ransom), and Florrie May Wilkinson (Fanny Pocock).Robert Wilson/Starz
Jamie notes that the stars and stripes stand for hope and that you are never alone.
The group toasts to the United States of America.
The word makes Jamie bristle.
Hes not afraid, of course, but he does have 300 men under his command.
Hes never commanded that many, nor has he ever commanded men he doesnt personally know.
Its flush the thought of losing even one soul is daunting.
Just when she spies two men walking around through the window, Ernie and Fionas van pulls up.
Naturally, the van sputters, and Ernie struggles to turn the engine over.
As the motor roars to life, Bri punches a guy who tries to enter the van.
Because Bri is a rock star, she fixes Ernies van and discusses her new plan with Fiona.
No, she will not be talking to the police.
Instead, she decides that its time for her and the kids to find Roger.
After being scolded for looking like a stable groom, William storms into a tent to clean himself up.
Well, this just got interesting.
Jane explains that the horrible Captain Harkness came back to the brothel, so they ran away.
They just want to be anywhere that Harkness is not.
William agrees to travel to New York with the girls, telling Jane she can be his laundress.
This would be a good idea if Jane had any clue how to do laundry.
Annoyed, William chastises her, saying it cant be that hard.
All she has to do is buy supplies and learn from the other ladies.
Frannie speaks up, saying that Jane doesnt know how to use money.
This information floors William.
She’s never purchased anything.
He asks her to stay away from any man until he can find her more modest clothing.
Jane later tries to thank William by straddling him on his cot, but he shuts the moment down.
Confused, Jane reminds him that they have already done the deed once.
William reminds Jane that she was a willing participant.
It wasnt a kindness or a thank you.
He passionately kisses her and sends her on her way.
His honor is still intact.
Back at Jamies camp, soldiers report to Claire for medical release.
Lo and behold, Lord John Grey is one of the men standing in line.
She calls for her husband, and Lord John surrenders to Jamie in a heartbeat.
They take John, as a prisoner, to his own home, where Claire inspects his eye.
Jamie walks into the room, wondering out loud if Claire can help.
If John could roll his eyes, he would.
Why does Jamie care when he left him in the middle of the woods with American Malitia?
Shes in a hurry, and William shrewdly figures out something else must be wrong.
He wants to know what really happened with Captain Harkness.
Sweet Frannie urges Jane to tell William the truth.
Jane asked to go with Frannie and was granted that request to keep Frannie from making a fuss.
They snuck out the window and ran to find William.
Jane admits to William that she had every intention of killing Captain Harkness.
All she wants to know is if honorable William is going to turn her in.
Frannie kisses his hand when he vows to keep them safe.
He doesnt need thanks.
He just needs her to stay.
Both are surprised when Beauchamp enters the room with a personal message for Lord John.
John quickly explains to a confused Claire that Beauchamp is his stepbrother.
Claire leaves, and John orders Beauchamp to cut the crap.
Isnt he supposed to be in France?
Beauchamp explains that he is an aid to Lafayette and often hears things in his position.
The aim is to discredit Lord Johns brother Hal for making inflammatory speeches about Americans.
Richardson is a spy, and William will be abducted.
They will want his and Hals cooperation in exchange for the boys life.
John wants to know why Beauchamp would go out of his way to help.
Beauchamp answers, For your beautiful eyes.
Then he caresses Lord Johns face and demands to know who hurt him.
Lord John answers, A man who had the right to touch me.
John immediately tells Jamie, explaining that Beauchamp is actually Percy Wainwright.
Hes been a French spy ever since John helped him out of a British prison 20 years ago.
The real problem is that William is in danger.
Jamie counters that the real problem is that he is marching into battle with 300 men.
Lord John corrects Jamie.
Hes marching into battle with 299 men and one prisoner.
Perhaps he could be paroled and set free to do whatever needs to be done.
Enter Young Ian (John Bell), whose sole job is to save people.
He and Lord John will definitely rescue William.
He always saves the day.
I just hope they hurry because William is already at the camp, sitting down for a nice supper.
