Book 2, Chapter 2 The Power of Evil in High Places Summary

Per Hansa, Ola, and Store-Hans sit around the kitchen table sifting through the seed in order to remove any misshapen or bad seeds. As he works, Per Hansa begins to think about how much seed he will reap and the possibility of selling the extra next year. For several days Per Hansa checks the dryness of the ground until finally he deems the fields ready for planting. Per Hansa works long hours spreading the seeds. Looking across the settlement Per sees that he is the first to plant and is happy about his head start. Ttznseten calls Per Hansa a fool for planting so early but Per ignores him and continues working.

Two days after Per Hansa finishes planting a blizzard encompasses the settlement. Worry and frustration...