u/Formal_Nose_3013

I haven't seen it in a while. For a new user. Looking forward to switch ASAP. Verizon's coverage is HORRIBLE.

I’ve already watched the latest episode of Outlander. I have mixed feelings, especially about Lord Grey and Perseverance. I saw an improper harshness from Lord John toward someone he loves. Or perhaps someone he no longer loved, more likely.

What surprises me is what happened with the affidavit to have Perseverance arrested, and the fact that they told him that, for extortion and everything else, he could face life in prison for extortion, kidnapping, and dishonoring Lord John’s character. However: 1) Perseverance was threatened with death if he did not do what was demanded of him. That threat greatly lowers the chances of him being imprisoned for life. 2) Perhaps Lord John does not remember, but Savannah is under siege by land and sea by the rebels and the French. In the middle of a war, prisoners of war, or anyone involved in acts connected to the war itself, would hardly be imprisoned for life. More likely, they would be released once the war ended.

Lord John cannot guarantee that Savannah, its judges, or whatever authority there is, especially in a city that will fall under American control in a few years (not that he knows it will, but he is certainly aware of the possibility or chance), would treat Percy the same way for the rest of his life, unless his intention was to take him back to England.

I think that, at the end of the day, the affidavit was a good option on Lord John’s part. The problem was that he presented the situation as if Percy had to choose between “life in prison” or death, when that was not really a certain consequence. Most likely, signing the affidavit meant facing a judicial process, perhaps a few years in prison, or even a different outcome depending on the war and the authorities that ended up controlling Savannah.

Lord John was not in charge of the judicial system, so he could not guarantee a life sentence. That is why the real choice was between accepting the affidavit and facing an uncertain future, or dying. And even then, presenting death as the alternative was still quite cruel.

I have not read the books, but this seemed like "rushing a death" from the series.

What do you think about this? Is it a case of "Bury your gays"?