In which the season for the herring-fishery dawns upon a close-knit coastal village, where the red sails of fishing boats mingle with the fading light of day, and young Malcolm finds himself sharing contemplations with Lady Florimel about the deeper meaning behind the spectacle of toil and life at sea. Their discourse turns upon the unseen battles of the heart and the solemn dignity hidden within the routine of fishing, illuminating the quiet grandeur that lies beneath everyday labours.