In a cave, Geralt and Nenneke examine plants that are ingredients for a witcher’s elixirs. As they work, Nenneke asks Geralt to stay a few more days; however, Geralt must be on his way. He is worried that Yennefer will find him at the temple, but Nenneke tells him that Yennefer was there two months ago and won’t be back soon.

Geralt converts his payment from Wyzim into jewels rather than taking orens. He gives Nenneke some for the temple and asks her to hold on to the rest for Yennefer. He guesses that Yennefer is seeking treatment so that she can have children. Nenneke reminds him that sorceresses can’t have children, but Geralt and Nenneke know this isn’t always true. 

Dandelion and Geralt are fishing for breakfast. The two are reeling in what feels like a giant catfish; however, they pull too hard and the line snaps. On their other line is an old pot that contains a very angry djinn. Dandelion makes two wishes, but before he can make a third, the djinn tries to strangle him. Geralt fights off the djinn, grabbing a brass seal from the dirt. The djinn disappears, but Dandelion is gravely injured.