On a cold winter night, a traveler lost his way. To his good fortune, he came upon an abandoned estate where—miracle of miracles!—he found shelter and food. But of course, as he was leaving, he picked the fateful flower... Who will come to this dreadful place in place of the hapless merchant? Which of the three daughters? Or perhaps not a daughter at all?.. And what awaits the one who decides to take the guilty party’s place?