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She sees a British Redcoat officer menacing a Scottish woman. The officer looks exactly like her husband, Frank. It is his ancestor, Captain Jonathan "Black Jack" Randall. When Jack spots Claire, he attempts to assault her, his demeanor nothing like the gentle history professor she married. He is a sadist, terrifying and violent.

Before Jack can harm her, a burly Scot bursts from the heather. He tackles the soldier, allowing Claire to escape in the confusion. Claire runs blindly through the woods, disoriented and terrified. Eventually, she stumbles into a small clearing where a group of Scottish Highlanders are hiding.

The couple explores local history and folklore. While Frank researches his genealogy, they witness a secret Druid ritual at the standing stones of Craigh na Dun .