Strangers burst into Hazel and Zack's home, accusing them of stealing a newborn lamb from an old goat and even throwing stones. They demand the lamb or threaten to report the family to the police. To avoid scandal the family initially agrees to hand it over. Zack instead cites the Great Shell dynasty statute: accusers must supply direct evidence or their claim becomes slander. Lacking witnesses or proof, the accusers back down, return the lamb and leave. The episode closes with the family relieved and neighbors stunned: 'Zack, why are you so smart all of a sudden?'