After the incident with Stephen Bonnet, they continue their journey to River Run. Jamie blame himself for what happened to them, specially with what happened to Lesley. Auntie Jocasta welcome them with open arm and happiness. She flattered Jamie for his business instinct with Jared in Paris.
Ian making a new friend named John Quincy Myers, a man who help him wash away Rollo stinky odor. Ian get excited when John talking about Indian. Came from another time, Claire clearly not so please with amount of slaves Aunt Jocasta have and express it lightly how she feel about it.
Claire Fraser Monologue #1:
The party attracted the cream of Cross Creek society, all to meet Jamie and me. I found myself discussing local politics with Lieutenant Wolff, as well as Jocasta's friend and advisor, Farquard Campbell.
At the party to welcome Jamie, Claire, and Ian, without Jamie knowledge, Jocasta announced that Jamie will be her heir and should act as master of the estate immediately. Jamie accept the role hoping to make a change about slave owning situation.
Jamie and Claire face one of the situation where they have to deal with one of the slave's act that against the law. Jamie and Claire decision to save Rufus life caused another problem with their neighbors landowners.
Refuse to hand over Rufus to the mob, just so they can take the law on their own, Claire did something like she did to Column.


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