7. A Practical Guide for Time-Travelers

Complete story — includes the ending

Encamped at Stillwater, NY, Capt. Richardson assigns William to courier duty, but he asks Gen. Simon Fraser to fight in the First Battle of Saratoga instead. The Nuckelavee, Buck MacKenzie, tells Roger and Brianna how he arrived in the 20th century, after Buck tried to hang Roger at Alamance (in " The Ballad of Roger Mac "). They question his intentions, and tell Buck about family relations. Rob makes a surprise visit. Buck contemplates returning to his own time, after learning the year of his death. After reading Roger's Guide, Rob kidnaps Jemmy to travel through the stones. Ian and his scouts capture a British turncoat with intel on Gen. John Burgoyne 's skirmishing movements. Jamie faces the British in battle under Col. Morgan.