A devil's mark was a mark on the body that was used as incontrovertible proof during a witch trial that the suspect was, in fact, a witch. Outlander season 6: Release date rumours, cast, trailer and news Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan will return for another run of the popular fantasy drama.This episode covers chapter 25 of Outlander.This study guide contains the following sections: This detailed literature summary also contains Topics for Discussion and a Free Quiz on Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. Then he hears her whole story, chooses to believe her and brings her to the stone circle, to attempt returning safely home to her future first husband. Outlander Summary & Study Guide includes comprehensive information and analysis to help you understand the book. Jamie arrives just when Claire is dragged to the stake and rescues her at sword-point. Ned advises Geillis to confess, as only Claire may still survive, which she does after confiding she's from the 20th century too. Ned Gowan does a brilliant job discrediting the witnesses for the prosecution, but even Father Bain revoking his former witchcraft cry and assertion Claire saved a poisoned boy's life is turned around as 'proof of diabolic machinations'. After some X-rated intimacy that capitalizes on Starz’s clothing. In Which Claire Experiences The 1940s Version of Throwback Thursday. Geillis confides she stole to contribute Arthur's funds to Dougal's Jacobite cause, not for love. Outlanders debut episode delivers on multiple counts. Inquisitors are rushed in for a speedy trial, a stake is already erected, as the crowd sees no reason to doubt the clearly desired guilty verdict. Jamie manages to rescue Claire, but not before she discovers a secret about Geillis' past.Ĭlaire, who came to warn Geillis for an impending arrest and witch trial for her husband Arthur's death, actually by poison, is seized with her, turned in by jealous Jamie-scorned maid Laoghaire. Claire and Geillis are on trial for witchcraft.