"The City," Part 3, Chapters 4, 5, and 6 Summary

Smilla and Fojl attend a formal event at a casino hosted by Lander, who explains the wealthy clientele who frequent his parties. As they mingle among the guests, Lander tells Smilla that he owes his life to Fojl and is willing to help Smilla as a favor to Fojl. Lander introduces Smilla and Fojl to Sigmund Lukas, the captain of the Kronos, who reports that an man and a woman have hired him to take the ship to Greenland. Lukas has hired all his crew but still needs a stewardess, and Smilla signs on for the job.

When Smilla returns to her apartment, Lander phones her. Smilla rushes out to his car where they have sex. Afterwards, Lander drives Smilla to Moritz' home where, the next morning, Smilla meets with her father and...