Summary
General Zaroff reveals his gruesome pastime of hunting humans to Rainsford, forcing them into a lethal game.
The Most Dangerous Game: Zaroff's Deadly Hunt
Highlights
The General's Proposal
General Zaroff explains his unique form of hunting to Rainsford: he gives human prey a three-hour head start, armed only with a knife, before hunting them down with a small-caliber pistol. If the quarry survives for three days, they win; otherwise, they are killed.
The Cruel Choice
When Rainsford asks what happens if someone refuses to play, Zaroff reveals he hands them over to Ivan, his brutal associate, for a fate far worse. Consequently, all his captives choose the hunt, though none have defeated Zaroff yet.
The Pack and the Prospect
Zaroff shows Rainsford a pack of vicious hunting dogs kept in the courtyard to prevent escapes. He then informs Rainsford that he has a new, promising human target lined up for the next hunt, leaving Rainsford feeling ill and anxious.