The dark past of the whip-maker, which was hinted at in the previous volume, casts its shadow over the arrogant silver farmer. The shared misdeeds of the two tyrants are closely linked to the mysterious origins of the water sprite. Wurzelsepp provides clarification on the questions. This story is set in the 1880s of the 19th century. It is an adaptation of the serialized novel "The Path to Happiness," written in 1886/1887. This is a continuation of Volume 66, The Whip-Maker. Other parts include Volume 68, The Wurzelsepp, Volume 73, The Hawk, and Volume 78, The Mystery of Miramare. The title is also available as an e-book.