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Prior Robert declares that, after a three-night vigil, Saint Winifred’s remains will be removed.

The local citizens, who believe Rhisiart’s death to be some sort of ill omen, now agree to allow the removal of Winifred’s remains. In fact, Rhisiart was killed by a dagger to his back after the attack, an arrow was pushed into his chest. Rhisiart’s back is wet, while his front is dry. Through some detective work, Brother Cadfael realizes that the arrow did not kill Rhisiart. John offers no resistance, as his arrest means he’ll be held near the home of Annest, whom he loves. As a result, Prior Robert orders John’s arrest for impeding the law and for breaking his vow of obedience to his superiors. Engelardruns off, with assistance from John. Prior Robert insists on Engelard’s arrest. Eventually, his body is found in the woods, his chest pierced, bearing the mark of Engelard, an Englishman who is in love with Rhisiart’s daughter, Sioned. At the time of the meeting, however, Rhisiart does not appear. With Father Huw’s support, Prior Robert requests another audience with Rhisiart, who agrees to take the meeting. Rhisiart leaves when Prior Robert offers him a bribe. The most influential landowner within the parish, Rhisiart, does not support the removal of the artifacts. When the monks from the abbey arrive at Gwytherin, they discover that a local clergyman, Father Huw, will not allow the removal of the remains until he receives the approval of the free men of the church. A party from the abbey including Prior Robert, Sub-Prior Richard, Brother Jerome, Columbanus, John, and Brother Cadfael leaves to retrieve the saint’s remains. Abbot Heribert approves a trip to Wales to locate, remove, and relocate Saint Winifred’s remains.