# VI explained — Ticket No. 9672

> Chapter companion for Ticket No. 9672 by Jules Verne.

## What happens

A mysterious and ill-tempered traveler arrives at Dame Hansen's inn in Dal, demanding the best room and food. He behaves rudely, inspects the property meticulously, and refuses to give his name until he finally signs the register as 'Sandgoist, from Drammen.' Dame Hansen and Hulda feel uneasy about his presence, and when he tries to pay, Dame Hansen tears up the bill after reading his name, indicating a prior connection.

## Themes in this chapter

### Greed and Exploitation

Sandgoist's meticulous inspection of the inn, his complaints about the bill, and his miserly demeanor suggest a greedy, exploitative nature.

### Fate and Superstition

Hulda's presentiment that Sandgoist will bring no good fortune, and Dame Hansen's unease, hint at a superstitious sense of impending doom.

## Character check-ins

### Hulda Hansen

Hulda interacts with the stranger upon his arrival, taking his orders and later preparing his bill. She feels a presentiment that he will bring no good fortune.

### Dame Hansen

Dame Hansen returns to find the stranger installed. She becomes uneasy and, after reading his name in the register, tears up his bill, saying he owes nothing.

### Monsieur Sandgoist

The stranger is revealed as Sandgoist from Drammen. He is critical, miserly, and inspects the inn as if evaluating it for purchase.

### Joel Hansen

Joel is mentioned as being absent during the stranger's visit, which is regretted by Dame Hansen and Hulda.

### The Skydskarl

The skydskarl accompanies Sandgoist, perches on the back of the karjol, and later sleeps in the barn.

## Key lines

> Is this Dame Hansen's inn?

He asked if the building was the inn run by Dame Hansen.

_Sandgoist's first words upon arriving._

> You owe me nothing, sir.

Dame Hansen told him he did not need to pay.

_After reading his name, she cancels the debt._

> Sandgoist, from Drammen.

The name he wrote in the register was Sandgoist, and he came from Drammen.

_The revelation of the stranger's identity._

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