Mysterious Encounters and Haunting Folk Tales

This chapter features stories of rural men chasing a mysterious white hare, folklore about young villagers helping a magical woman and the haunting presence of the hare in autumn evenings. It also narrates eerie tales of fiddle players encountering the devil at crossroads and making deals, culminating in a chilling revelation. The chapter sets a spooky atmosphere with folklore, spooky happenings, and reflections on autumn in Dorset.