The Shocking Twists in Outlander Season 7: Unveiling Mrs Bug's Tragic Fate and Unraveling the Sinister Gold Curse

Warning! This contains spoilers for episode 3 of season 7 of Outlander and the Outlander books. In the aftermath of the fire at Fraser's Ridge, episode 3 of season 7 of Outlander delves into the mystery of Mrs. Bug's unexplained gold. Unfortunately, her death provides further evidence of the curse associated with the Jacobite gold, also known as the Frenchman's gold. This gold was previously introduced in season 5 of Outlander, where it was divided amongst Jocasta and Hector Cameron upon their arrival in America. Since it did not reach the Scots in time for the 1745 uprising, it ultimately proved useless for the Jacobite cause, despite Bonnie Prince Charlie's efforts in season 2 of Outlander to seek financial and material support in France.

The Jacobite gold has a long history of causing problems, as seen through Jamie's instruction to have it blessed and Roger's belief in its curse. Although it is not directly linked to Mrs. Bug, her involvement with the gold ultimately leads to her demise in episode 3 of season 7. Throughout Outlander, discussions surrounding the Frenchman's gold have come and gone, often resulting in the deaths of those trying to keep it hidden. Murdina's belief that her husband was entitled to the gold is what ultimately caused her death, and it is likely that this gold will continue to cause trouble for someone else this season.

Mrs. Bug Would Be Alive If She Didn't Return For The Gold

Although Jamie viewed the Bugs as thieves when he discovered the Frenchman's concealed gold in his house in Outlander season 7, episode 3, Arch Bug justified his actions by claiming he was following orders to distribute the riches among the clan. However, Mrs. Bug's decision to retrieve the gold stemmed from her belief that they had earned it after their faithful service to the Frasers over the years. Unfortunately, her arrogance led to her downfall as she attempted to harm Jamie, aligning her more with those who perished in their pursuit of the Jacobite gold rather than Arch Bug.

Brianna's Coworker Kidnaps Jemmy Because Of The Jacobite Gold In The Books

The information left by Jamie and Claire in their letters to Brianna in Outlander season 7 is likely to put Jemmy at risk. In the book An Echo in the Bone, it is revealed that Rob Cameron kidnapped Jemmy in 1980 when he realized that he could use the Mackenzies' fear to his advantage and find the legendary Jacobite gold. Cameron devised a complex plan to force Jemmy to reveal the secret location, which included Roger time-traveling to the past and exposing the Mackenzies to constant danger. Cameron's disregard for Jemmy's safety, solely to prove the existence of the cursed Jacobite gold, further reinforces the belief in its mythical and dangerous nature.

France Sent The Gold To Help Bonnie Prince Charlie With The Jacobite Rebellion

Jamie and Claire ventured to France in Outlander season 2 in an attempt to distance themselves from the imminent Scottish rebellion. However, the underlying motive behind Bonnie Prince Charlie's presence in France was to obtain financial support and gather supporters for the Scottish independence cause. Despite the delayed arrival of the funds in Scotland, numerous Scots believed that the Jacobite gold should have benefited the clans, particularly following the tragic outcome of the battle of Culloden. Unfortunately, the Frenchman's gold changed hands multiple times, preventing it from fulfilling its original purpose in Outlander. Nevertheless, Arch Bug's dedication to sharing the gold with his fellow Scots remains commendable, even if Jamie concealed it for Jemmy.