It is the war year of 1658, and the winter in February is so harsh that the belts are frozen. The Swedish King Charles X Gustav, who has arrived in Germany, is now staying in Jutland. He and his army can cross the straits and continue on toward Copenhagen. Svend Gønge is given a particularly difficult task by Frederick III: 50,000 rigsdaler belonging to the king must be brought from Vordingborg Church to Copenhagen.

Svend Poulsen
Ib
Tam
Kulsoen
Kaptajn Manheimer
Inger
Frederik III
Dronning Sophie Amalie
Borgmester Nansen
Oberst Sparre
Kapellan Tange
Ane Marie