The call of the night rider : $b A story of the days of William Tyndale

In a sunset‑lit meadow, a young woman named Margaret tends to a solitary traveler whose tired steps and foreign accent mark him as an outsider. She offers him guidance, noting that the city gates will soon close and he lacks a pass, while the landscape itself offers no shelter. Their brief exchange reveals a blend of compassion and curiosity, setting the stage for a chance encounter that could ripple beyond the quiet fields.

Soon after, Margaret rushes to reunite with Herman, a lover waiting by the river, their playful banter hinting at a deep bond tinged with jealousy. The stranger’s presence awakens a subtle tension between duty, desire, and the looming darkness of night. Listeners are invited into a world where simple gestures carry weight, and the first act promises a delicate dance of loyalty, survival, and the pull of unknown roads.