In which the arrival of the renowned hunter Kennybol stirs unease among the miners, for he bears fearful tales of a monstrous adversary known as Hans of Iceland, whose very presence bewilders and disturbs the stoutest hearts. Amidst whispered confessions and cautious introductions, the men must grapple with the haunting duality of this formidable figure—both dreaded foe and reluctant ally—in their grim mountain refuge.