In which Michael Strogoff and Nadia procure a sturdy tarantass to traverse the rugged journey from Perm towards the daunting Ural Mountains, braving the jolting roads and relentless pace imposed by the spirited iemschiks. Their steadfast resolve and familiarity with the harsh Russian landscape embolden them to undertake this night-and-day passage, undeterred by the looming storm and the mysterious telga travelling ahead.