The story is a famous one. Now worshipped now dismissed. Rehearsed and trawled for meanings. That may well not exist. The demon at the story's heart. The cuckoo in the nest. Gives little of himself away. Which is of course why you will stay. In case he falters should betray. By whom or what possessed. These are the facts of the matter. These are the names in the case. This is the story the passion. The time and the place. They're laid here before you. So judge if you can -. The devil incarnate or. A misunderstood man?. His origins his way of life. His motives - they're all news. No shortage of detractors. To air their noisy views. The man inspires a thousand lies. The lover takes his choise. Remaining coldly in control. Aware that sadly on the whole. It is the fool who bares his soul. I'll give the man a voice!. These are the facts of the matter. These are the names in the case. This is the story the passion. The time and the place. They're laid here before you. So judge if you can -. The devil incarnate or. A misunderstood man?