Throughout the short story, The Interlopers Ulrich's family and Georg's family have had a feud between their families for generations. But Ulrich just had a strong hatred for Georg. It was the act of nature that brought them together that gave them the idea of friendship and revenge. Because they were both stuck underneath a beech tree's limbs they were cursing at each other saying they would get revenge but after a while Ulrich reconciles and regrets it and takes it back. One way that they changed was Ulrich offered his wine in the flask he had as a warming token of gift. Georg and Ulrich start to reconsider what is more important in their life. Lastly, Ulrich says he will end the quarrel if they are able to get out from their or if one of them gets out they will help the other.