Liliwin is a poor acrobat hired to entertain at an Aurifaber wedding. But when he is dismissed and the master of the house is found unconscious and robbed, Cadfael must find the real thief before the mob takes vengeance.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Derek JacobiBrother Cadfael | Brother Cadfael |
 Sean PertweeHugh Beringar | Hugh Beringar |
 Peter CopleyAbbot Heribert | Abbot Heribert |
 Julian FirthBrother Jerome | Brother Jerome |
 Rosalie CrutchleyJuliana Aurifaber | Juliana Aurifaber |
| MMaria MilesMargery Aurifaber | Margery Aurifaber |
 Steven MackintoshLiliwin | Liliwin |
| RRoger BoothBaldwin Peche | Baldwin Peche |
| DDavid TysallIestyn | Iestyn |
 Natascha McElhoneCecily Corde | Cecily Corde |
 Michael CulverPrior Robert | Prior Robert |
 Roy BarracloughWalter Aurifaber | Walter Aurifaber |
 Fiona GilliesSusanna Aurifaber | Susanna Aurifaber |
 Hugh BonnevilleDaniel Aurifaber | Daniel Aurifaber |
 Toby JonesGriffin | Griffin |
 Patrick BrennanJohn Boneth | John Boneth |