The hero comes from a poor family in Lewisham. They first travel to Poland on a donkey. An older hero is one of their supporters because they have heard of them. But a witch doctor is suspicious of them because they are jealous. We find out more about the hero from a letter. The hero was born in Poland and their parents were famous but later in disgrace. When they were a child, they were talented. The first monster reveals itself by appearing in a dreams. To defeat the monster, the hero is well advised. As a reward, the hero gets a house.