During the 16th century, horse dealer Michael Kohlhaas is taking his horses to market; when he must pass through a local baron's lands, the baron seizes two of his horses, even though tolling rights were abolished in the country.
Horse dealer Michael Kohlhaas is taking his horses to market. This is during the 16th century. The baron seizes two of his horses. Tolling rights were abolished in the country. He must pass through a local baron's lands.