Master Humphrey's Clock Chapter Three, part one - Master Humphrey's Visitor / Mister Pickwick's Tale

In which a gentleman, engaged in reveries inspired by his quaint belongings, is unexpectedly visited by an old acquaintance who seeks admission to a convivial society, while a curious tale unfolds of a superstitious townsman embroiled in the apprehensions and antics surrounding witchcraft in a bygone English town. The narrative gently contrasts the cheerfulness of friendly reunion with the quaint fears and comical gallantries of a younger man appointed to keep vigil against fancied witchly escapades.