Outlander scene included huge clue predicting Black Jack Randall's death

Devoted aficionados may have glossed over a subtle hint that foreshadowed the demise of Captain 'Black Jack' Randall (portrayed by Tobias Menzies) within the narrative, reports the .

During the second season, the nefarious Redcoat had a garden encounter in Versailles with King Louis XV (played by Lionel Lingelser), which ended in public humiliation at the hands of the king.

The command to kneel and implore for his brother Alex Randall's (Laurence Dobiesz) release from the service of the Duke of Sandringham (Simon Callow) due to his declining health.

This public shaming unfolded before Jamie () and Claire Fraser (), who took pleasure in seeing the ominous Black Jack rendered powerless and at a loss for words.

King Louis XV remarked: "The king admires your uniform, Captain. So seldom seen at this court. Such bold clouds as befit the brave soldiers of your sovereign."

He added, dripping with irony: "A pity that your countrymen are usually too busy slaughtering each other to exchange such pleasantries."

To which Black Jack sharply replied: "Speaking as a soldier, of many years, Your Majesty, I must say that I find war preferable to politics. At least in war, you know your enemies."

The monarch then subtly hinted at Black Jack's end: "The king finds some truth in what you say."

And presciently observed: "However we hope your affection for carnage does not ultimately prove fatal for you."

As series followers witnessed, Black Jack met his end on the Culloden battlefield, defeated by Jamie in their final, fateful confrontation.

The demise of Black Jack was a fitting conclusion to a life marked by violence and a penchant for cruelty.

Even without prior knowledge of Black Jack's brutal nature, it seems King Louis accurately assessed his character, with his words eerily predicting the villainous Captain's downfall.

The pivotal scene also highlighted a significant shift in power dynamics between Black Jack and the Frasers, who were present at the French court as representatives of Scotland.

Black Jack, an English officer, was met with subtle hostility from the locals due to the ongoing war between Britain and France elsewhere in Europe.

Being in France, Black Jack found himself in unfamiliar territory, necessitating a considerable change in his behaviour compared to his previous actions in Scotland where he held the reins of power.

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