Early 8th century, Northumbria in the reign of king Ósred. Thegn Gléaumód arrives with his servant Wictmær to the house of an old friend, only to find his host in the midst of a discord. The situation becomes even more complicated when Abbot Hildiuald, who is involved in the conflict, makes his sudden appearance in the halls. Written in an "archaic" style, the meanings of Old English words are put in brackets.All Rights Reserved