A failing witchfinder arrives in an East Anglian village in search of work.

Bannister must travel to Chelmsford to put on a show trial for the Witchfinder General.

Thomasine's interventions have taken them wildly off course.

Bannister fears Thomasine might not make it to Chelmsford alive.

The Dedham ordeal has softened Bannister's hostility.

Thomasine and Bannister arrive in Chelmsford but no longer as travelling companions.