J é r é mie Pastor returned to Saint Martial to attend the funeral of his former employer, a baker. He stayed at his widow Martine's house for a few days, and Martine didn't want to see him leave. Martine's son Vincent opposed this and the two eventually had a dispute. Jeremy killed Vincent. He tried to conceal that he was the murderer, and the village priest Abb é Grisolles unexpectedly conspired. He provided him with an alibi in exchange for his love.
