 The story returns to twelfth century Orkney, and concludes with the tinkers, Jock and Mary (present since the outset of the tale).Jock prays to the tomb of the (as yet uncanonised) 'Saint' Magnus, but is reprimanded by Brother Colomb, Magnus's former teacher.However, not long after, Mary, hitherto blinded by cataracts, suddenly has her sight restored.