Haymo, the huntsman of a Bavarian monastery, falls in love with Gittli and convinces the provost to make his steward consider a delay on her brother Wolrath's feudal due arrears. Because his child is gravely ill, Wolfrath illegally kills a capricorn. When Haymo catches him, he stabs him, only to find the child dead. Gittli finds and nurses Haymo, Wolfrath keeps silent for her sake. A bear and a secret bring further twists.—KGF Vissers