I rate this episode ★★★★★ for EXCELLENT. I know that Ambrose Bierce is famous for his short stories like "An Occurrence On Owl Creek Bridge," but after listening to this particular episode, written for the show by Arnold & Stella Moss, this story has to got to be a must-read. Decent in the beginning, dramatic in the middle, and dark in the end. Another way to title this, it would be "Dangerous Sympathy" because that's exactly what the main character goes through. The sound effects of the doors, howling wind, birds chirping and cawing, bell tolls, monks chanting, people murmuring and music playing at the feast, the biting of the food, and the knife thrown to the ground were incredibly supportive. And whoever picked the music tunes in this, deserves acknowledgement. The music tracks they used made the story feel darker and more mysterious, which would bring you to the edge of your seat. In our Host's Prologue, E.G. Marshall starts the show off by talking about conscience. In ACT-1, we meet our main characters where it's May 1st, 1680. In ACT-2, he quoted a Hymn by James Montgomery: "Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, uttered or unexpressed, the motion of a hidden fire that trembles in the breast." In ACT-3, E.G. Marshall pointed out that even though our main character is being tormented for helping the hangman's daughter, he still yearns for her. In the end, our main character died on October 15th, 1681. In his Epilogue, E.G. Marshall reads the manuscript on how the monk was buried right beside the woman he loved. And finally, our phenomenal cast: Kristoffer Tabori (as Friar Ambrosius), Arnold Moss (as Father Andreas), Evie Juster (as Beneditca & Amula), and Russell Horton (as Friar Romanus & Rocius). I say "phenomenal" because that's the best word to describe their talents in this Drama-Mystery. Kudos to Russell Horton for playing 1 humble and 1 overbearing character. Thumbs up for Evie Juster for her voice to play one character that's sweet and the other harsh. Arnold Moss' acting is superb. And I'd give a round of applause to Kristoffer Tabori. His performance in this, is memorable as his roles in #0334-NIGHT OF THE HOWLING DOG, #0371-TRIPTYCH FOR A WITCH, and #0591-THE WHITE WOLF. This is an Ambrose Bierce story that no CBSRMT fan should pass up on. Get ready for one of the darkest and compelling stories you'd hear. Plus, it has commercials of Pat Summerall for True Value Hardware Store, the song of "Clair de Lune" played for The Foundation Church at 1147 1st Avenue in New York N.Y. 10021, cough drops, Action Department in Washington D.C., high blood pressure awareness, Buick Automobiles, Jim Mackis as Mr. Magoo for the Disease of Prosperity Heart Fund, and air pollution awareness. Until next time…pleasant dreams. =^D