Plot Summary

The newly appointed parish priest of Giemza goes to the presbytery in the village of Ociesęki. On the way, it stops in front of Jan Kolasa's house. Invited to a richly set table, Giemza enjoys the hospitality. When he falls asleep tired, Kolasa changes into his cassock and goes to the rectory. The next day, Kolasa gives a general sermon announcing the distribution of church land to the poor, which causes a general stir.