Wolfstan Quotes in Black Death (2010)

[first lines]

Wolfstan: The fumes of the dead are in the air like poison. The plague, more cruel and more pitiless than war, descended upon us. A pestilence, that would leave half of our kingdom dead. Where did it come from? What carried its germ. The priests told us it was God's punishment. For what sin? What commandment must we break that could earn this? No, we knew the truth. This was not God's work, but devilry. Or witchcraft. But our task, to hunt down a demon, was God's cure.

[last lines]

Wolfstan: [voiceover] I like to think that he found peace. That he continued seeing beauty in the world. Goodness.

[Wolfstan has brought Osmund back to the monastery]

Wolfstan: Look after him.

The Abbot: There's no need. He's back with God.

Swire: [referring to the village] If this is Hell, I can't wait for Heaven.

Wolfstan: Believe me, Swire, you're not bound for Heaven.