In which two resolute companions find solace in the simple, transcendent song of a lark amid a harsh and perilous encampment, only to be shadowed by a grievous attack on their faithful dog Carlo, whose devotion and passing leave a profound mark upon their spirits. Meanwhile, the uneasy quiet of the goldfields is punctuated by watchful sentinels and the furtive approach of sinister intruders, as night descends over the restless miners’ camp.