In the end, Claire and her companions left the glen of the cave with Dougal’s purse and five men, in addition to Murtagh: Rupert, John Whitlow, Willie MacMurtry, and the twin brothers, Rufus and Geordie Coulter. Rupert’s persuasive decision influenced the others, and Claire took grim satisfaction in the look on Dougal’s face as his loyal lieutenant, with his squat, black beard, regarded her thoughtfully before affirming, "Aye, lass, why no?"