 When Beetle is told that Thumbelina loves Cornelius, he suggests that Grundel should kidnap Cornelius and use him as bait to lure Thumbelina to him.Grundel coerces Beetle into partnership by removing his wings to ensure his cooperation.Upon the arrival of winter, Cornelius falls into a pond by Beetle's trap during his search for Thumbelina and is frozen, while Jacquimo injures his wing and loses consciousness from the extreme cold.