The document discusses speculation around the meaning of the mysterious number "44" that appears in Adam Mickiewicz's epic poem "Forefathers' Eve". Some theorized it referred to a date of Polish rebirth or years since a past uprising. Most speculation centered on a prophesied figure that would revive Poland. A Polish hip hop band took their name from this. Later, some saw Marshal Pilsudski fulfilling this role. A researcher proposed the number simply referred to the 44th monarch in Polish history. The text concludes by describing the prophesied figure of the "44th" monarch.