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The Scottish Prisoner (07/16)
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Chapter 8: What do you think of how Hal treats Jamie?
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Celeste
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Jul 19, 2016 05:23AM
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Hal genuinely likes Jamie, which I think kinda surprises him. While he says whatever problems are between John and Jamie make no difference to him, I think family loyalty had him prepared not to like Jamie. I think he also knows that treating Jamie like a man instead of a prisoner will garner more cooperation out of him. He can send Jamie where ever he likes, but he can not control what Jamie does or how he acts. I also think Minnie may have a little something to do with it.But just in case this isn't enough to garner is cooperation, he threatens to have him imprisoned. This is just good military tactic. I don't doubt that Hal meant it, but I also think that if it came down to it, John, and possibly even Minnie, would change his mind.
I think Hal doesn't want to like Jamie out of Family loyalty, and loyalty to the British since Jamie is supposed to be the enemy, but he does. I think Hal truly respects him as a soldier, and a man. I am sure LJG kept him informed on Fraser during his prison time... so I think Hal he realizes J is more of a "fighter" than he originally gave him credit for after Culloden. And Hal knows there are issues between Jamie and his brother but he is better off not knowing the details.
I wish it was more consistent. Sometimes he ignores him, sometimes behaves like they are peers, and sometimes like he really likes him almost friendly like.
He definitely appreciates not having to fight him. Jamie not calling out should have helped Hal see Jamie's true character and respect that.
