Dire deeds during a winter storm leave Brother Oswin beaten near to death, Sister Hilaria dead, and a pair of young siblings lost in the woods fleeing Lord Stephen's men.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Derek JacobiBrother Cadfael | Brother Cadfael |
 Mark CharnockBrother Oswin | Brother Oswin |
 Terrence HardimanAbbot Radulfus | Abbot Radulfus |
 Michael CulverPrior Robert | Prior Robert |
 Julian FirthBrother Jerome | Brother Jerome |
| EEoin McCarthyHugh Beringar | Hugh Beringar |
 Valentine PelkaRichard Boterel | Richard Boterel |
| RRobert CavanahOlivier de Bretagne | Olivier de Bretagne |
 Ronan VibertLe Gaucher | Le Gaucher |
 Amelia CurtisErmina Hugonin | Ermina Hugonin |
 Albie WoodingtonSergeant Warden | Sergeant Warden |
 William ManneringYves Hugonin | Yves Hugonin |
 Guy Oliver-WattsJohn Druel | John Druel |
 Tim BarkerReyner Dutton | Reyner Dutton |
| ÉÉva MadarászSister Hilaria | Sister Hilaria |
 István SzilágyiBoterel's Steward | Boterel's Steward |