The quote by Robert Louis Stevenson, as performed by Bryn Terfel, evokes a sense of solitude and nostalgia. It describes a lonely house on the moor, where once there was warmth and friendship. Now, with the departure of loved ones, the home stands cold and empty, marking the passage of time and loss.

This reflection resonates with the themes presented in Peter Robinson's "Blood At The Root." The departure of kind and true hearts leaves behind a sense of longing for the past, highlighting how relationships shape our connection to places. The imagery of the moorland house serves as a powerful reminder of the bonds that once existed and the emotional void that remains in their absence.