Even though the Von Gradwitz and the Znaeym families have been feuding over a narrow strip of forest for generations, nature triumphs over both. These two men symbolize true interlopers in a domain the cannot actually be controlled by any man. When they first encounter each other “a deed of Nature’s own violence overwhelmed them both,” (Saki lines 55-56). And are pinned under a tight tangle of forked branches. While they are in this predicament, the men argue over whose foresters will arrive first. Later, however, as they lie between life and death pondering their situation, they decide to reconcile their differences. Ulrich von Gradwitz tells Georg Znaeym that he has changed his mind, and if his men arrive first, Znaeym will be the first to be helped. After considering this offer, Znaeym decides to extend his friendship to von Gradwitz as well. But in actuality, they have no control over their situation. Nature asserts its dominance as wolves are seen running down the hill toward