Bishop Wynstan resists the plans, but is losing his edge due to dementia caused by a sexually-transmitted disease, "Whore's Leprosy." Wynstan's condition, and his lustful habits, become public knowledge and he is blocked from becoming Archbishop of Canterbury. The new Archbishop becomes friends with Ragna, who recommends Wynstan be removed, and the Archbishop makes Aldred Bishop of Shiring, on condition the seat of the diocese be moved to Kingsbridge when the new cathedral is ready for use.