When three men kidnap the protagonist's wives in Lawson Settlement, his physical strength is no match for theirs. Realizing a direct fight would fail, he calls on the village to unite, forcing the kidnappers to retreat. Back home, he apologizes for his delayed rescue, and introduces a wounded woman he found on the mountain—revealed to be a general. Despite concerns about scarce food, he promises plentiful meals after successfully hunting pheasant and eggs. The episode ends with the discovery of silver on the mountain, raising new questions about their circumstances.