Harquin lives with his parents at the top of the hill, but at night when everyone is asleep, he secretly goes down to the valley in search of adventure. Time an again his father warns him of the dangers, but Harquin refuses to listen, and soon the gamekeeper catches sight of him. Harquin's family is in despair as the hunt heads up the valley, but Harquin is ready and waiting to lead the hunt on a merry dance..