The story concerns the arrival, via a strange craft, of an alien called Brindle, hailed as a heavenly messenger. He is rescued by the Elizabethan people of Malmes-Wutton, who nurse him back to health. The initial fear brought about by the unusual facial feature on his forehead, is soon gone as Brindle shows himself to be a caring friendly individual.
The narrative explores the arrival, via an extraordinary means, of an extraterrestrial entity named Brindle, who is regarded as a heavenly ambassador. He is rescued by the people of Malmes-Wutton from the Elizabethan era, who nurse him back to wellness. As Brindle's unusual facial feature initially evokes fear, he subsequently reveals himself to be a benevolent and amiable being.