In this final tale of the Sandman, Morpheus collects the last part of the debt owed to him by William Shakespeare. With dramatic interludes on a mysterious island, along with monsters, sprites, gods, maidens, apparitions and certain observations on English weather, this extra-sized tale brings a close to the world of THE SANDMAN. William Shakespeare is having trouble finishing his current play. He is writing "The Tempest" in fulfillment of a bargain he made near the beginning of his career with Dream. Before he retires from writing, he must write one more play for Dream. He visits Dream's realm and they reflect upon their lives and positions in the world.