In the fifth volume of the series, titled The Fiery Cross, Claire, Jamie, and Bree manage to cut the rope Roger was hung with and carry him back to the house. There, his mother-in-law performs several surgical procedures to save him from death. One of these is a so-called cricothyrotomy, which involves making a small incision in the neck to ensure regular breathing. 

As the next few episodes of Outlander are set to reveal, the procedure will have a lasting impact on Roger's ability to speak, stripping him of his singing talents for good. However, there's no need to grieve for him just yet. 

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