What brings Cosimo out of his depression and what does he do?

Cosimo's salvation comes in the form of a marauding pack of wolves descending from the mountains in search of food. The townspeople wish for their old Baron, who would know just want to do, but are left to despair. Then, just when they think he does not understand or care, he suggests an ingenious plan. He ties sheep high in the tree to attract the wolves and thereby lures them close enough to himself that he can take a shot. The plan is implemented brilliantly, sheep and guns tied strategically throughout the trees so Cosimo is able to leap from spot to spot and shoot down whatever wolves are in the area.