When the Duke of Richmond attempts to assault Lorna Bow as a "honey-trap" for the Company, Delaney intervenes and grazes the Duke with a gunshot. He recognizes Lorna is being used as a weakness to target him and tries to send her to Paris for safety, though she refuses to leave. Recurring Symbols
During his recovery, Dumbarton accidentally lets slip that "Carlsbad"—the primary American contact Delaney has been seeking—is a woman, adding a new layer of mystery to the hunt for allies. Taboo_1x03
The "taboo" relationship between James and his sister Zilpha comes to a head. After a series of intense letters, the two meet in a church where they share a brief, incestuous kiss before she tries to sever ties with him forever. When the Duke of Richmond attempts to assault
In his most calculated move yet, Delaney visits the lawyer Thoyt and draws up a will that leaves Nootka Sound to the Americans in the event of his death. This effectively forces the East India Company to keep him alive, as his death would immediately forfeit the strategically vital land to their rivals. The "taboo" relationship between James and his sister
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