On the first day, Rainsford creates a confusing trail for Zaroff and eventually climbs a tree. If Zaroff has not killed him by midnight of the third day, he promises to take Rainsford by boat to the mainland. The next afternoon, Rainsford is informed that he will have a three-hour head start before Zaroff begins hunting him. Zaroff tells Rainsford that if a target can survive for three days without being killed by him, Zaroff will let him go-however, none of his past victims have lasted that long. He gives them food, rest, and survival training then sends them out into the jungle with some supplies and provisions. He now hunts much bigger and more cunning game-the sailors whose ships crash into the island. However, amid his hospitality, Zaroff reveals that hunting began to bore him because it no longer held the challenges of wit it once had. Over an exceptionally delicious dinner, Zaroff and Rainsford have a long, engaging discussion about hunting and animals. Zaroff is also a big game hunter, and after Rainsford explains his situation, Zaroff gives him a large meal and a place to rest. He soon meets the chateau owner, General Zaroff, who instructs Ivan to stand down and explains Ivan is deaf and without speech. Rainsford’s knock on the door is met by a large, black-bearded man named Ivan, pointing a revolver.
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