"The Count of Tuscany" by Dream Theater tells the story of the narrator meeting the Count of Tuscany, who takes him on a drive to a picturesque estate. The Count introduces his brother, a bearded gentleman and historian. The narrator becomes uneasy and feels that something is wrong. The Count takes them to a secret holy place where the narrator sees a saint dressed in royal clothes behind the altar. The Count explains that the castle has a history of soldiers hiding in wine barrels and dying there. The narrator starts to feel frightened for his life and contemplates his impending death. He questions why this is happening and pleads for another chance to explain himself. The Count insists that the narrator has misunderstood the situation and asks for forgiveness. The song ends with the Count encouraging the narrator to tell their story to the world.