"A putrid black mud-like substance that moves of its own accord? Then something truly is afoot in the Dales..." Sir Shane said to himself before addressing the farmer and priest. "Once Malcolm is laid to rest, would you be able to lead us to where you found this?" Sir Shane asked Patrick. "What you have discovered may be an evil presence that must be cleansed, lest it gain the ability to move and enacts its evil upon the Dales."