Following the death of her daughter Winter, Helga believes James is the killer and betrays him to the EIC.
James is arrested for treason and taken to the Tower of London, where he is subjected to brutal torture. Despite the agony, he remains focused, eventually demanding a private meeting with Sir Stuart Strange to initiate his final endgame. Key Character Moments Taboo - Episode 7 ...
Sir Stuart Strange and his men secure a "snitch" to charge James with treason, which would allow the government to seize all his possessions, including the contested Nootka Sound. Following the death of her daughter Winter, Helga