Ch 7
Grunts, groans and "Scottish noises"

. Those seem more universal to most men. Lol. Dr. Frankensteins laboratory was quite interesting to read about, as my own medical background was piqued, by the "old ways" people thought of curing others. Not too far from the truth.
Jamie...what's up with Jamie? Next chapter

Ch 8
A chapter on flirting and a young, spurned, lass

. I must try some of that Rhenish wine that Colum has stashed away

. The spurned lass turned out to be...ermmmm...not so spurned after all

. Interesting that the horsemaster is aware of all of it and thinks that Jamie needs another "type" of wife. The old stories, about the "Gatherings" where also interesting to hear about. Surely this will come into play, soon enough, as the next chapter is called, well, The Gathering.
Jamie...what's up with Jamie? Next chapter

Ch 9
Before I forget, I learnt that a Hogshead is equal to 240 litres of Ale!!! I need me one of those
Aaaaaaand there it is! Jamie's been a naughty little boy, according to the Morning After Pill lady. Surprised that Claire didn't make more inquiries.
Ahhhh...the good ol' days when you could punish a child and not worry about the cops being called. Still, when I give my boys a little tug on the ear, I'll remind myself that something's where better left in the past

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Romance a 'brewin between Claire and Jamie (not that it wasn't obvious).
Interesting character intro, of the herb lady, and a so-so chapter. Not the Gathering I was expecting though. Good feign by the author.
Ch 10
I made a mental not of Claire's desire to escape, from the previous chapter, but then it just disappeared from my thoughts. Just as well, as, it didn't amount to anything. Saw that one coming a mile away

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Liked the description of the boar hunt AND its' consequences. I'm finding Claire being more assertive will ultimately get her in more trouble. But it also makes her character more interesting.
“Je suis prest,” and was he ever! Good set up for a , potentially, violent and embarrassing moment, between Colum and Jamie. The description of the Gathering was something that I took the time to imagine in my mind. Love the pomp and circumstance of those old festive events. Still...Jamie...what's up with Jamie? Next chapter
