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12. Carnal Knowledge

Lord John Grey is put in a precarious position; William struggles to understand a surprising revelation.

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John confesses his carnal knowledge of Claire to Jamie while they thought him dead. Their fight is interrupted by Corp. Jethro Woodbine of Dunning's Rangers, who takes John prisoner because of his relation to Maj. Gen. Charles Grey who committed the Paoli Massacre. They plan to hang him. Jamie takes French correspondence to Morgan, who introduces him to Gen. George Washington. Washington promotes Jamie to Brigadier General in command of a battalion. William asks Claire about the circumstances of his conception, and he leaves angrily. He then meets Ian and Rachel on the road where he learns of their betrothal. Another fight ensues, and William has Ian arrested. After Jamie forces William to release Ian, he goes to confront Claire. Dr Hunter tends to John's eye. John tries to escape.

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