The episode “Death Be Not Proud” opens with Jamie and Claire managing to escape their house before it explodes.
Outlander Season 7 Episode 3 Ending Explained: Episode 3 of Starz historical series ‘Outlander’ season 7, titled ‘Death Be Not Proud,’ delves into the aftermath of a devastating fire that engulfed James “Jamie” Fraser and Claire Fraser’s house in Fraser’s Ridge.
Although Jamie and Claire managed to escape the flames, their beloved home was reduced to ashes. Amidst the wreckage, Jamie makes a vital discovery that has dire consequences.
Meanwhile, Brianna “Bree” Fraser MacKenzie and Roger MacKenzie find themselves in the future, grappling with the emotional baggage of being separated from Bree’s parents.
As the episode unfolds with its signature intrigue, it concludes with a pivotal narrative development, leaving viewers keen to learn more about the intriguing twists and turns that lie ahead.
If you want to know more about the charming ending to this episode, we’re happy to share everything we know.
Outlander Season 7 Episode 3 Recap
The episode “Death Be Not Proud” opens with Jamie and Claire managing to escape their house before it explodes.
Despite the efforts of the residents of Fraser’s Ridge, the fire proved too fierce to be extinguished. The next day, Jamie and Young Ian sift through the rubble, where Ian makes an interesting discovery—a childhood portrait of Jamie’s son, William Ransom.
Ian, having recognized Fraser’s unmistakable likeness, reveals that he knows William is Jamie’s son.
In another twist, Jamie finds a gold bar hidden amongst the wreckage and confronts Arch Bug about its origin. Bugs confesses that the bar is part of a lost Jacobite treasure, which he obtained from Hector Cameron’s grave.
Jamie releases Bugs from his slavery vows, prompting Bugs and his wife, Mrs. Mug, deciding to leave the area, took the rest of the hidden gold with them.
Further exploration reveals that Bugs has stashed gold left under the house, leading to a confrontation.
As Jamie confronts Bugs, gunshots are heard, only to be intercepted by Ian’s arrow aimed toward Bugs.
To their surprise, they found that the person in the field was Mrs. Undercover bugs. Lady Bug soon succumbs to her injuries, and a funeral is held at the spot.
Ian then asks Bug to end his life for killing his wife, but Bug chooses to wait until Ian has something of value.
In an try to move forward, Jamie takes Claire to a close by location, announcing his plans to build their new home there. However, he expressed a desire to return to Scotland before settling permanently in the region.
Meanwhile, in the future Brianna and Roger will get their hands on a box that has been sitting in a bank for two centuries. Upon opening it, they find letters from Claire and Jamie, which offer a moving connection to their past.
Outlander Season 7 Episode 3 Ending Explained
In the end, Jamie finds some of the lost Jacobite treasure and decides to take some gold bars for himself.
In a hidden cave, Jamie keeps it in a box, a place he once explored with his grandson Jemmy. Jamie tells Claire about her dream, imagining a happy future where Brianna, Roger, Jemmy and Amanda live happily.
That dream, with Amanda healthy and the content that Jemmy played, touched Jamie deeply. It motivated him to take action on behalf of his daughter and her family.
Aware of Amanda’s sickness, Jamie and Claire experience a deep feeling of helplessness as they witness the challenges Brianna and her family face. Leaving the United States, their journey to save Amanda adds to their grief, leaving them behind.
Filled with concern for their future, Jamie decides to store the gold in the cave for Brianna and her family.
He writes a letter instructing Brianna to consult Jemmy a couple of secret location should they ever need financial help. Initially unaware of the importance of gold, Brianna and Roger soon find themselves in a situation where they desperately need quite a lot of money.
Initially, Brianna and Roger failed to understand the importance of gold when they read the letter. However, they soon find themselves in a situation where they desperately need such wealth.
During a visit to Lallybroch, the Fraser family’s ancestral home, they discover that the property is for sale. So, with Jamie’s hidden gold, Brianna and Roger have the chance to buy the property and restore it to its former splendor.
Why did Claire, Jamie and Young Ian leave for Scotland at the end of this episode?
After their house was destroyed, Jamie and Claire looked for a new place to build their home. Nevertheless, Jamie suggests a move to his ancestral home, Lallybroch, in Scotland, for two important reasons.
First, he wants to fulfill his promise to his sister Jenny Murray by returning their nephew, Young Ian, who is now a man. Jamie understands the pain of separation from a child, and he wants to free Jenny from that burden.
Also, Jamie wanted to avoid the Revolutionary War because of his son William Ransom’s involvement.
After raising William as Lord John Grey’s son, she finds herself conflicted as William is now fighting alongside the Crown against the rebels. Jamie could not bring himself to fight against his own son, so he decided to head to Scotland to escape the conflict.
