Night and Silence
Peter Claire, an English lutenist, arrives at the court of King Christian IV, under the illusion that he is going to lead a comfortable life as a member of the royal orchestra. The King, who is distracted by mounting trouble in his kingdom by threats of war from neighbouring countries and by dishonest politicians, is struck by his beauty and resemblance to an old friend from childhood, and decides he will find his companionship adequate compensation for ...
