As news of the lottery ticket spreads, Hulda receives numerous offers to sell it, but she refuses, cherishing it as Ole's last token. Meanwhile, her family's financial situation deteriorates, with debts owed to the usurer Sandgoist. To save her family, Hulda reluctantly hands over the ticket to Sandgoist. On the day of the lottery draw, ticket number 9672 wins the grand prize. In a surprising turn, Ole returns alive, reclaims the ticket, and reunites with Hulda. Their reunion resolves the family's troubles, culminating in a joyful ending.