In which a devout priest carries on his midnight service to the solitary attentions of barnyard creatures, and the venerable Archbishop Wilfrid recounts his encounters and trials among the South Saxons, sharing tales of faith, friendship, and the steadfastness of ancient customs. The children, drawn into these recollections beneath the old church’s shadow, listen as the organ’s solemn tones weave through stories of miracles, loyalty, and the enduring challenge of conversion.