Diana Gabaldon. Traveler. Book 1. Mazes of fate (№ 428537)

Simon had a nice home - a tidbit for them. They accused him of treason. Any highlander whose property the British were interested in became a traitor, even if he did not support the Stuarts. I, one might say, came out dry from the water. Simon did not live to see the trial. The English crown wanted to take everything, in her opinion, due to her.