Chapter Two Summary

Gwen, Coll's youngest sister, is competent with medical treatment and expertly stitches his wounds. Serena is loathe to help Brigham with his smaller wound, but is gentled by the smell of him. Brigham is immediately attracted to her but aware of her volatility. They exchange racial insults, and she dishes up his food telling him not to choke on it. Serena calls him a "Sassenach, Gaelic slang for an English invader. Ian MacGregor and Malcolm return from their hunt, and Brigham leaves them to ponder Serena's judgment of him, reminding himself that he is proud of his own heritage.

Ian MacGregor summons Brigham and drinks to his health. Brigham confirms that his MacDonald grandmother was from the Isle of Skye. They drink to the true king and proceed to talk for hours about the upcoming fight. Later, Brigham contemplates the cooperation...