1 00:00:11,760 --> 00:00:14,558 Ichabod and Mr Toad 2 00:00:17,960 --> 00:00:19,951 Ichabod 3 00:00:22,680 --> 00:00:24,716 Ichabod and Mr Toad 4 00:00:27,400 --> 00:00:31,279 Ichabod, Ichabod and Mr Toad... 5 00:01:38,320 --> 00:01:42,279 If you chose the most fabulous character in English literature, 6 00:01:42,360 --> 00:01:44,351 who would it be? 7 00:01:48,320 --> 00:01:51,357 Robin Hood? King Arthur? 8 00:01:52,360 --> 00:01:53,679 Becky Sharp? 9 00:01:53,760 --> 00:01:56,752 Sherlock Holmes? Oliver Twist, perhaps? 10 00:01:56,840 --> 00:01:59,877 Any one of them would be an excellent choice. 11 00:01:59,960 --> 00:02:03,839 But as the most fabulous character of all, I nominate 12 00:02:03,920 --> 00:02:05,672 a toad. 13 00:02:05,760 --> 00:02:10,470 J Thaddeus Toad, Esquire. Have you never met him? 14 00:02:10,560 --> 00:02:14,394 You'll find his story in "The Wind in the Willows". 15 00:02:14,480 --> 00:02:16,948 Toad was the one disturbing element. 16 00:02:17,040 --> 00:02:20,794 Incurable adventurer, mad, reckless, tried everything. 17 00:02:20,880 --> 00:02:25,396 A positive mania for fads, and he never counted the cost. 18 00:02:25,480 --> 00:02:28,119 He had a host of fair-weather friends. 19 00:02:28,200 --> 00:02:33,035 But there were only three who had his best interests at heart. 20 00:02:33,120 --> 00:02:36,317 One was a badger. MacBadger. 21 00:02:38,160 --> 00:02:40,151 And then there was a water rat. 22 00:02:40,240 --> 00:02:44,677 A bit stuffy, perhaps, but really a fine fellow. And a mole. 23 00:02:44,760 --> 00:02:47,752 A gentle creature, kind and sympathetic. 24 00:02:49,360 --> 00:02:53,990 They all made their homes in a quaint community along a riverbank. 25 00:02:54,080 --> 00:02:58,312 On that particular day, Mole was in a hurry because... 26 00:02:59,120 --> 00:03:01,953 ... because he was late for tea. 27 00:03:02,040 --> 00:03:05,953 A regrettable habit, but Rat had learned to put up with it. 28 00:03:06,040 --> 00:03:09,794 Sorry, says Mole. Quite alright, says Rat. Two lumps? 29 00:03:09,880 --> 00:03:13,475 Then, just as they were getting settled... 30 00:03:18,520 --> 00:03:21,671 - Special Delivery, Mr Rat. - Thank you, Postman. 31 00:03:21,760 --> 00:03:24,149 How's everything on the river, sir? 32 00:03:24,720 --> 00:03:27,553 Dashed quiet, as usual, thank you. 33 00:03:29,320 --> 00:03:30,958 Mole, listen. 34 00:03:31,040 --> 00:03:37,070 "Dear Rat: You and Mole must come to Toad Hall at once." 35 00:03:37,160 --> 00:03:39,469 "Urgent!! A MacBadger." 36 00:03:39,760 --> 00:03:42,797 Rat was certain Toad was making trouble again. 37 00:03:42,880 --> 00:03:47,112 The answer to that lay just around the bend at Toad Hall, 38 00:03:47,200 --> 00:03:50,636 the ancestral home of J Thaddeus himself. 39 00:03:50,720 --> 00:03:55,032 This impressive structure was the finest home on the river. 40 00:03:55,120 --> 00:03:58,112 The animals were tremendously proud of it. 41 00:03:58,200 --> 00:04:02,637 They felt it gave the whole community an air of respectability. 42 00:04:03,640 --> 00:04:06,950 To lose Toad Hall was, of course, unthinkable, 43 00:04:07,040 --> 00:04:10,112 and yet it was no secret that Toad's follies 44 00:04:10,200 --> 00:04:13,158 had brought him to the brink of bankruptcy. 45 00:04:13,240 --> 00:04:18,109 So, MacBadger had volunteered to put Toad's house in order. 46 00:04:19,320 --> 00:04:23,632 Smashed fence. Two guineas. 47 00:04:27,040 --> 00:04:31,716 Damage, lamp post. Four pound six. 48 00:04:38,120 --> 00:04:41,715 Destruction of hen house... 49 00:04:42,720 --> 00:04:45,951 How can a man figure with all this hubbub? 50 00:04:50,360 --> 00:04:53,193 - I'll not be put off! - Pay my bill! 51 00:04:54,240 --> 00:04:56,231 - I want my money! - Silence! 52 00:04:56,320 --> 00:04:58,834 You'll get your money in due course. 53 00:04:58,920 --> 00:05:02,993 Now, go along with you. I'll pay no more today. 54 00:05:06,840 --> 00:05:11,436 Why did I assume the responsibility of looking after... 55 00:05:14,160 --> 00:05:15,912 Didn't I tell you...? 56 00:05:18,280 --> 00:05:23,229 It's you, Rat. And Mole, too. Thank goodness, lads. 57 00:05:23,320 --> 00:05:25,311 You've come at last. 58 00:05:26,840 --> 00:05:30,116 Poor MacBadger. He'd reached the end of his rope. 59 00:05:30,200 --> 00:05:31,918 As he said himself... 60 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:34,594 I'm practically a nervous wreck. 61 00:05:34,680 --> 00:05:37,592 I say! What seems to be the trouble? 62 00:05:37,680 --> 00:05:43,038 Summat's got to be done about Toad! This time he's gone too far! 63 00:05:43,120 --> 00:05:44,678 But he promised us... 64 00:05:44,760 --> 00:05:48,878 Promises? What good are promises when wild manias take him? 65 00:05:49,520 --> 00:05:53,718 Now, look, you're his closest friends, are you not? 66 00:05:53,800 --> 00:05:55,950 - Yes. - Very dear friends. 67 00:05:56,040 --> 00:05:59,271 Then you must find Toad and stop him! 68 00:05:59,360 --> 00:06:02,830 - What's he doing? - He's got a new mania. 69 00:06:02,920 --> 00:06:08,790 He's rampaging about the county in a canary-yellow gypsy cart. 70 00:06:08,880 --> 00:06:12,077 With a horse named Cyril. 71 00:06:13,040 --> 00:06:15,600 Tally-ho! 72 00:06:15,680 --> 00:06:20,117 Are we on our way to Nottingham, to Brittingham, to Buckingham 73 00:06:20,200 --> 00:06:23,351 Or any hammy hamlet by the sea? No! 74 00:06:23,440 --> 00:06:27,194 Are we on our way to Devonshire, to Lancashire or Worcestershire? 75 00:06:27,280 --> 00:06:30,078 I'm not so sure We'll have to wait and see 76 00:06:30,160 --> 00:06:33,948 Are we on our way to Dover? Or going merrily over 77 00:06:34,040 --> 00:06:36,679 The jolly old road that goes to Plymouth Ho? 78 00:06:36,760 --> 00:06:40,150 No! We're merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily 79 00:06:40,240 --> 00:06:44,313 On our way to nowhere in particular 80 00:06:44,480 --> 00:06:48,155 We're merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily on our way 81 00:06:48,240 --> 00:06:51,312 Though the roads are perpendicular 82 00:06:51,800 --> 00:06:55,190 - We're always in a hurry - We have no time to stall 83 00:06:55,280 --> 00:06:57,191 We've gotta be there We've gotta be there 84 00:06:57,280 --> 00:06:59,748 But where, we can't recall 85 00:07:00,080 --> 00:07:03,959 We're merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily on our way 86 00:07:04,040 --> 00:07:07,669 And we may be going to Devonshire, to Lancashire, to Worcestershire 87 00:07:07,760 --> 00:07:09,432 We're not so sure, but what do we care? 88 00:07:09,520 --> 00:07:12,876 We're only sure we've got to be there 89 00:07:13,160 --> 00:07:20,635 We're merrily on our way to nowhere at all 90 00:07:23,400 --> 00:07:24,515 Hello, you fellows! 91 00:07:24,600 --> 00:07:27,558 You're the very animals I was coming to see! 92 00:07:27,640 --> 00:07:31,474 Come along! Hop up! We'll go for a jolly ride! 93 00:07:31,560 --> 00:07:35,075 The open road, the dusty highway. Come! 94 00:07:35,160 --> 00:07:37,151 I'll show you the world. 95 00:07:37,240 --> 00:07:40,437 Travel, change, excitement... 96 00:07:46,840 --> 00:07:52,472 How stupid of me! I want you fellows to meet my noble steed Cyril. 97 00:07:52,560 --> 00:07:54,755 Aye, that's me. 98 00:07:56,080 --> 00:07:58,958 A bit of a trotter, a bit of a rotter. 99 00:07:59,040 --> 00:08:01,110 How do you do, how do you do, how do you do? 100 00:08:03,800 --> 00:08:04,994 How do you do? 101 00:08:07,120 --> 00:08:11,830 Say, guv'nor, your friends seem a bit on the stuffy side. 102 00:08:13,000 --> 00:08:16,117 Toad, we want to have a talk with you. 103 00:08:17,040 --> 00:08:19,918 A visit! Splendid! 104 00:08:20,000 --> 00:08:24,437 This is serious. You must give up that horse and cart. 105 00:08:24,520 --> 00:08:30,231 Give up my... But my dear Ratty, this is my career! 106 00:08:31,160 --> 00:08:33,196 - You can't mean... - I do! 107 00:08:33,280 --> 00:08:36,238 - You must stop this foolishness! - No. 108 00:08:36,320 --> 00:08:38,276 - You must! - No. I won't do it. 109 00:08:38,360 --> 00:08:41,716 Your reckless behaviour is giving animals a bad name! 110 00:08:41,800 --> 00:08:44,553 You're becoming a menace to society. 111 00:08:44,640 --> 00:08:47,200 At least think of poor MacBadger! 112 00:08:47,280 --> 00:08:51,273 And as for that horse, no good will come of gadding about 113 00:08:51,360 --> 00:08:54,238 with such a fast and irresponsible beast! 114 00:08:57,720 --> 00:08:59,790 - Get him, Mole! - Come down, Toady. 115 00:08:59,880 --> 00:09:05,238 Stop it! Let me go! Giddy up, Cyril! Giddy up! 116 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:09,310 It's no use. You'll never get me to give this up! 117 00:09:10,320 --> 00:09:12,993 Tally-ho! Yikes! 118 00:09:17,120 --> 00:09:18,155 Look! 119 00:09:22,240 --> 00:09:25,357 Gad! What is it? 120 00:09:25,440 --> 00:09:31,037 - Lummy, guv'nor, it's a motorcar. - Motorcar? 121 00:09:43,120 --> 00:09:48,717 A motorcar... Gad! What have I been missing? 122 00:09:58,480 --> 00:10:04,237 - Ratty, it isn't... He hasn't... - It is, and he has. 123 00:10:04,560 --> 00:10:07,836 A new mania. Motor mania. 124 00:10:07,920 --> 00:10:09,592 Mania. 125 00:10:09,680 --> 00:10:13,036 That's it. That's what it was. A positive mania. 126 00:10:13,120 --> 00:10:16,590 No telling where it would end. Might linger for months. 127 00:10:16,680 --> 00:10:21,993 And with Toad Hall at stake, Rat and Mole had no choice. 128 00:10:22,080 --> 00:10:23,672 Only one thing to do. 129 00:10:23,760 --> 00:10:28,470 Lock the poor chap up until the poison worked out of his system. 130 00:10:34,040 --> 00:10:35,871 Hold him, Moley! 131 00:10:41,720 --> 00:10:44,473 - That's better. - And you can't escape. 132 00:10:44,560 --> 00:10:46,516 Simply no use trying. 133 00:10:51,640 --> 00:10:56,555 Let me out! Open up, I say! Please! 134 00:10:57,960 --> 00:10:59,313 Open the door! 135 00:10:59,400 --> 00:11:03,393 Playing jailer to one's dearest friend wasn't pleasant. 136 00:11:03,480 --> 00:11:08,838 In fact, Moley immediately wanted to call it quits, but Ratty said no. 137 00:11:08,920 --> 00:11:11,036 This time they must be firm. 138 00:11:15,080 --> 00:11:18,390 It wasn't just a matter of saving Toad from himself. 139 00:11:18,480 --> 00:11:22,837 There was MacBadger to consider, and Toad Hall and all it stood for. 140 00:11:24,600 --> 00:11:28,798 There was only one thing wrong with Ratty's cure for motor mania. 141 00:11:28,880 --> 00:11:32,998 It didn't work. You see, Toad was far too clever. 142 00:11:33,080 --> 00:11:37,835 And, at the moment, completely mad. He was determined to get a motorcar, 143 00:11:37,920 --> 00:11:40,354 even if he had to beg, borrow or... 144 00:11:41,800 --> 00:11:45,156 Toad arrested! Extra! 145 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:50,639 His Majesty versus J Thaddeus Toad, Toad Hall, 146 00:11:50,720 --> 00:11:52,119 Riverbank, Doodle-Bunton- Maxon-Morton, Surrey. 147 00:11:52,200 --> 00:11:53,758 24th day of August, set forth in the following brief. 148 00:11:56,880 --> 00:11:58,598 Accused is J Thaddeus Toad, of stealing a motorcar, 149 00:11:58,680 --> 00:12:02,912 and with it, endangering sundry subjects of His Majesty, 150 00:12:03,000 --> 00:12:06,515 - their life and limbs. - Counsel for the Crown, 151 00:12:06,600 --> 00:12:08,556 proceed with the case. 152 00:12:08,640 --> 00:12:12,872 My lord, I call, as first Crown witnesses, 153 00:12:12,960 --> 00:12:15,838 Mr Rat and Mr Mole! 154 00:12:30,200 --> 00:12:34,398 Is it true that you had the accused locked in his own house 155 00:12:34,480 --> 00:12:37,199 because he had threatened to get a motorcar? 156 00:12:38,560 --> 00:12:40,835 Did you, or did you not, have him locked up? 157 00:12:40,920 --> 00:12:43,559 - We did. - Thank you! That is all! 158 00:12:44,600 --> 00:12:48,593 - Next witness. - Mr Angus MacBadger! 159 00:12:49,760 --> 00:12:51,637 As trustee of the Toad estate, 160 00:12:51,720 --> 00:12:54,917 you knew of the prisoner's mania for motorcars? 161 00:12:55,960 --> 00:12:59,396 And due to his extravagance, you cut off his allowance? 162 00:13:00,440 --> 00:13:05,275 Then he was, to the best of your knowledge, without funds? 163 00:13:05,360 --> 00:13:06,918 That is all! Thank you! 164 00:13:07,000 --> 00:13:11,198 Gentlemen of the jury, the Crown rests. 165 00:13:11,280 --> 00:13:14,875 Counsel for the defence will present his case. 166 00:13:16,960 --> 00:13:19,997 My lord, with the court's indulgence, 167 00:13:21,040 --> 00:13:24,919 I rise prepared to plead my own defence. 168 00:13:29,160 --> 00:13:29,831 Stop it. 169 00:13:29,920 --> 00:13:31,911 Gentlemen of the jury... 170 00:13:32,800 --> 00:13:37,555 ...I call, as my first witness, Cyril Proudbottom. 171 00:13:42,400 --> 00:13:46,075 Are you acquainted with the defendant, J Thaddeus Toad? 172 00:13:46,160 --> 00:13:50,995 Lord love a duck, yes! He's one of the jolliest chaps I've run across. 173 00:13:51,080 --> 00:13:52,991 And simply tons of money. 174 00:13:53,080 --> 00:13:55,799 Good fellow? Throws it away. 175 00:13:55,880 --> 00:13:58,633 But he wasn't throwing it away that day! 176 00:13:58,720 --> 00:14:02,918 You heard Mr MacBadger testify that his allowance was cut off. 177 00:14:03,000 --> 00:14:05,560 Then how did he get a motorcar? 178 00:14:05,640 --> 00:14:08,154 The only way a gentleman gets anything. 179 00:14:08,240 --> 00:14:11,994 - The honest way. - And what is the honest way? 180 00:14:12,880 --> 00:14:14,836 I thought you wouldn't know! 181 00:14:15,960 --> 00:14:17,951 Your Lordship, I... 182 00:14:18,040 --> 00:14:21,157 The witness may testify in his own words. 183 00:14:21,240 --> 00:14:25,279 Righto, guv'nor. I'll just give you the facts. 184 00:14:25,360 --> 00:14:30,036 When Toady escaped from his boudoir he headed straight for my place. 185 00:14:30,960 --> 00:14:33,269 Soon we was off down the highway, 186 00:14:33,360 --> 00:14:38,514 but we hadn't gone far, I confess, when, with a rush and a roar... 187 00:14:40,880 --> 00:14:43,678 ... something passed like the London Express. 188 00:14:44,280 --> 00:14:49,229 It was big, it was red, it was beautiful. 189 00:14:49,320 --> 00:14:53,313 A motorcar, a bit of alright. 190 00:14:54,280 --> 00:14:57,795 Toady was transfixed with... rapture. 191 00:14:58,160 --> 00:15:01,675 You could tell it was love at first sight. 192 00:15:02,240 --> 00:15:06,870 The motor pulled up to a tavern, wherein was located a bar. 193 00:15:06,960 --> 00:15:10,635 And we watched while some tough-looking weasels 194 00:15:10,720 --> 00:15:13,188 got out of that lovely red car. 195 00:15:16,480 --> 00:15:18,994 Now, weasels, I know, are deceitful. 196 00:15:19,080 --> 00:15:21,958 And not to be trusted, at all. 197 00:15:22,040 --> 00:15:24,873 But how could I know they'd stolen that car? 198 00:15:24,960 --> 00:15:27,599 I didn't have no crystal ball. 199 00:15:29,320 --> 00:15:31,550 The guv'nor is not one to dally. 200 00:15:31,640 --> 00:15:35,235 He made up his mind like a flash. He says... 201 00:15:35,320 --> 00:15:37,629 Try it for size, my good Cyril, 202 00:15:37,720 --> 00:15:40,632 while I see what they'll take for it, cash. 203 00:15:41,120 --> 00:15:46,956 Into the tavern he saunters, where the barman was back of the bar. 204 00:15:47,040 --> 00:15:47,950 And he said, 205 00:15:48,040 --> 00:15:53,353 Cheerio, tavern keeper. Who's the owner of that... hot-looking car? 206 00:15:56,960 --> 00:16:02,876 The barman, a codger named Winky, leaned over the bar and said, 207 00:16:02,960 --> 00:16:05,793 - Why? - The guv'nor answered, 208 00:16:05,880 --> 00:16:07,359 That car must be mine! 209 00:16:07,600 --> 00:16:10,353 Whatever the price is, I'll buy. 210 00:16:11,440 --> 00:16:17,913 But Toad found he hadn't no money. So, he promptly offered a trade. 211 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:22,949 The weasels appeared to be willing. In a moment, the bargain was made. 212 00:16:23,720 --> 00:16:27,759 Toady drawed up a paper, with almost incredible speed. 213 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:30,594 He called on old Winky the barman 214 00:16:30,680 --> 00:16:33,558 to... pop over and witness the deed. 215 00:16:35,520 --> 00:16:42,278 Now, the guv'nor is not a bit stingy. He never does anything small. 216 00:16:42,960 --> 00:16:46,191 The weasels gave him the red motorcar, 217 00:16:46,800 --> 00:16:50,190 and he gave the weasels Toad Hall. 218 00:16:54,880 --> 00:17:02,514 Traded Toad Hall? An estate worth �100,000 for a motorcar? 219 00:17:09,040 --> 00:17:10,917 You expect me to believe that? 220 00:17:11,000 --> 00:17:14,276 I don't expect you to believe anything. 221 00:17:14,360 --> 00:17:19,957 Fortunately, I can produce a witness. Call Mr Winky! 222 00:17:30,480 --> 00:17:32,869 My lord, gentlemen, 223 00:17:32,960 --> 00:17:39,638 facing you in the witness box is a citizen of substance and standing. 224 00:17:39,720 --> 00:17:42,951 A man of unimpeachable honesty. 225 00:17:43,840 --> 00:17:49,233 Now, Mr Winky, do you recall an incident that took place 226 00:17:49,320 --> 00:17:53,029 in your... establishment last August 12th, 227 00:17:53,120 --> 00:17:55,475 that I was a party to? 228 00:17:55,560 --> 00:17:58,677 Yes, sir, that I do. 229 00:17:59,480 --> 00:18:05,316 Well, then... just tell the court what actually happened. 230 00:18:05,800 --> 00:18:07,870 Well, guv'nor, 231 00:18:07,960 --> 00:18:11,839 you tried to sell me a stolen motorcar. 232 00:18:12,360 --> 00:18:16,069 That's a deliberate lie, you monkey-faced rum pot! 233 00:18:17,080 --> 00:18:22,154 I've been framed! Let me go! Help! 234 00:18:24,840 --> 00:18:26,717 Toad guilty! 235 00:18:27,400 --> 00:18:29,755 Toad's disgrace rocked the nation. 236 00:18:29,840 --> 00:18:33,310 The court was determined to make an example of him. 237 00:18:33,400 --> 00:18:37,188 Toad's friends tried to help him, but were always blocked. 238 00:18:37,280 --> 00:18:40,511 They must've reopened the case a dozen times. 239 00:18:40,600 --> 00:18:45,276 Appeals to this court, that court any court. But the decision stood. 240 00:18:45,360 --> 00:18:49,512 The case of J Thaddeus Toad was closed. 241 00:18:53,200 --> 00:18:55,998 Merry, merry Christmas time 242 00:18:56,080 --> 00:19:01,757 Bind every heart with happiness Let everyone... 243 00:19:01,840 --> 00:19:05,799 Yes, once again, it was a white Christmas. 244 00:19:05,880 --> 00:19:10,351 Melodies of Yuletide hung sweet upon the winter's air. 245 00:19:10,440 --> 00:19:13,113 Hearts were gay and spirits high. 246 00:19:13,200 --> 00:19:14,872 Indeed, in all the city, 247 00:19:14,960 --> 00:19:19,192 only one spot was untouched by the warmth of Christmas cheer. 248 00:19:19,280 --> 00:19:25,469 The Tower, grim monument to despair. Cold, cruel, forbidding, 249 00:19:25,560 --> 00:19:30,190 and the abode of Toad for a good many Christmases to come. 250 00:19:32,120 --> 00:19:36,352 Poor Toad. Alone with memories of his wasted life. 251 00:19:36,440 --> 00:19:39,193 What a fool he'd been! 252 00:19:39,280 --> 00:19:43,114 With many a pang he recalled the kindly face of Angus MacBadger, 253 00:19:43,200 --> 00:19:45,714 and his sage advice, so often scorned. 254 00:19:46,800 --> 00:19:51,590 A tear for Moley, too, for his loyalty, sympathy, understanding. 255 00:19:52,400 --> 00:19:57,269 Toad wept for Rat, and all those little lectures so often laughed at. 256 00:20:02,600 --> 00:20:07,276 Yes, within the dark confines of his miserable cell, 257 00:20:07,360 --> 00:20:12,957 a new Toad was born. A reformed Toad, a repentant Toad. 258 00:20:13,920 --> 00:20:18,072 In a flood of remorse, he vowed to forsake the follies 259 00:20:18,160 --> 00:20:19,878 of the Primrose path. 260 00:20:19,960 --> 00:20:24,397 Never again would he give way to those mad, foolish manias 261 00:20:24,480 --> 00:20:28,234 that had brought him to this sorry end. 262 00:20:33,960 --> 00:20:36,793 As it's Christmas, you're allowed a visitor. 263 00:20:36,880 --> 00:20:39,713 - Your grandma's here. - Grandma? 264 00:20:39,800 --> 00:20:42,473 Merry Christmas, sonny! 265 00:20:42,560 --> 00:20:46,235 Granny wouldn't forget her little Toady boy! 266 00:20:57,480 --> 00:20:59,710 Look, Christmas gift. 267 00:21:01,400 --> 00:21:04,915 - What is it? - Don't you get it? 268 00:21:05,000 --> 00:21:06,911 A disguise. 269 00:21:07,000 --> 00:21:12,028 All you've got to do is put on this natty little costume and... 270 00:21:12,120 --> 00:21:16,875 Alas for good intentions. Toad was incurable. 271 00:21:16,960 --> 00:21:20,475 One whispered word and all his high resolve 272 00:21:20,560 --> 00:21:23,711 vanished in the mad whirl of this new adventure. 273 00:21:23,800 --> 00:21:25,995 This new mania! Escape! 274 00:21:28,080 --> 00:21:29,911 Toad's escaped! 275 00:22:06,680 --> 00:22:08,238 Halt! 276 00:22:11,640 --> 00:22:13,278 Good evening, ma'am. 277 00:22:13,360 --> 00:22:15,316 Good evening to you, Officer. 278 00:22:16,600 --> 00:22:19,194 We're merrily, merrily, merrily... 279 00:22:20,080 --> 00:22:22,640 Begging your pardon, but you... 280 00:22:32,120 --> 00:22:34,111 You fellows, do you see him? 281 00:22:42,480 --> 00:22:44,994 Gad, what perfectly ripping luck! 282 00:22:45,080 --> 00:22:46,957 Trap Toad, would they? 283 00:22:48,200 --> 00:22:50,191 Never! 284 00:22:50,960 --> 00:22:52,678 - There he goes! - Where? 285 00:22:52,760 --> 00:22:53,875 Over there! 286 00:23:45,440 --> 00:23:48,910 Blockheads! Let them scour the countryside. 287 00:23:49,000 --> 00:23:53,312 Once more, J Thaddeus Toad had the last laugh. 288 00:24:22,720 --> 00:24:25,314 That Christmas Eve, along the riverbank, 289 00:24:25,400 --> 00:24:28,551 the name of Toad was banned from conversation, 290 00:24:28,640 --> 00:24:33,236 lest the memory of his disgrace becloud the merriment of the season. 291 00:24:33,320 --> 00:24:37,359 Yet there was one home, at least, in which two loyal hearts 292 00:24:37,440 --> 00:24:41,035 still held the warmth of Christian charity. 293 00:24:41,520 --> 00:24:45,433 Bless this good food we are about to enjoy. 294 00:24:45,520 --> 00:24:48,876 Bless us, every one. 295 00:24:49,440 --> 00:24:52,989 And... bless poor Toad. 296 00:24:53,360 --> 00:24:58,388 And may he get time off for good behaviour. 297 00:25:05,480 --> 00:25:07,755 Why, it's a poor old lady. 298 00:25:08,240 --> 00:25:10,959 Let's take her over by the fire. 299 00:25:15,600 --> 00:25:17,909 What are you doing here? 300 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:20,514 I was just sort of... 301 00:25:20,600 --> 00:25:23,398 Well, this is a merry Christmas! 302 00:25:23,480 --> 00:25:27,075 But... aren't you afraid of the police? 303 00:25:27,160 --> 00:25:29,071 Afraid of the police? 304 00:25:30,600 --> 00:25:33,160 I, Toad, afraid of the police? 305 00:25:34,480 --> 00:25:37,472 - Open up, I say! - The police! 306 00:25:39,360 --> 00:25:41,510 Hide me, Ratty! 307 00:25:41,600 --> 00:25:45,559 Sorry, but you owe a debt to society. 308 00:25:45,640 --> 00:25:48,108 And you've got to pay. 309 00:25:48,200 --> 00:25:50,634 Mole, let them in. 310 00:25:53,280 --> 00:25:56,955 But, Ratty, don't you think, maybe... 311 00:25:57,040 --> 00:25:58,359 Open the door! 312 00:26:04,240 --> 00:26:05,992 Hi, lads! 313 00:26:06,080 --> 00:26:10,710 I've just made a very important discovery. 314 00:26:11,120 --> 00:26:14,476 Toad Hall is ablaze with lights 315 00:26:15,400 --> 00:26:19,029 and in possession of a pack of weasels. 316 00:26:19,600 --> 00:26:24,151 And the leader of the gang is none other than Mr... 317 00:26:25,000 --> 00:26:26,638 Winky! 318 00:26:27,840 --> 00:26:29,478 Hip, hip... 319 00:26:30,520 --> 00:26:32,431 Hooray! 320 00:26:32,520 --> 00:26:37,036 And so, you see, he did trade Toad Hall 321 00:26:37,120 --> 00:26:39,031 for the motorcar! 322 00:26:39,120 --> 00:26:44,399 - Toad was innocent all the time. - Aye, lads. 323 00:26:44,960 --> 00:26:48,430 And if he were only here right now... 324 00:26:50,320 --> 00:26:52,356 - Toad! - Angus! 325 00:26:54,480 --> 00:26:57,597 Sorry, Toad, I misjudged you. 326 00:26:57,680 --> 00:27:02,356 I hope, someday, you'll find it in your heart... 327 00:27:02,920 --> 00:27:04,478 Not another word. 328 00:27:04,560 --> 00:27:08,235 To err is human, to forgive... 329 00:27:09,320 --> 00:27:11,356 Not so fast! 330 00:27:11,440 --> 00:27:14,876 You're still guilty in the eyes of the law. 331 00:27:14,960 --> 00:27:19,909 To prove your innocence, we've got to get that paper away from Winky! 332 00:27:20,680 --> 00:27:23,194 Now, I have a plan. 333 00:27:23,280 --> 00:27:25,999 We'll sneak in through the secret tunnel. 334 00:27:26,240 --> 00:27:31,553 It was an expert plan, cunningly contrived but extremely dangerous. 335 00:27:31,640 --> 00:27:36,350 It would work only if each did his part. There was no margin for error. 336 00:27:36,440 --> 00:27:40,991 The odds against them were tremendous, but the stakes were high. 337 00:27:46,760 --> 00:27:49,149 But now, steady's the word... 338 00:27:50,240 --> 00:27:55,439 One false move and four lives hang in the balance. 339 00:27:59,240 --> 00:28:01,595 Careful, lads. There is a guard. 340 00:28:03,240 --> 00:28:06,277 - I'll pop him off! - Don't shoot! 341 00:28:08,520 --> 00:28:10,556 Who goes there? 342 00:28:13,600 --> 00:28:15,591 That was a close one. 343 00:28:15,680 --> 00:28:19,798 Trust Toad to start things off on the wrong foot. 344 00:28:19,880 --> 00:28:23,589 No turning back now. Nothing for it but to push on. 345 00:28:23,680 --> 00:28:27,355 What new and greater perils lay ahead, no one could say. 346 00:28:27,440 --> 00:28:31,797 Toad had already got out of hand, so anything could happen. 347 00:28:45,800 --> 00:28:48,951 Look. They're all asleep. 348 00:28:49,440 --> 00:28:53,558 Lads, they're drunk. They've been hitting the bottle. 349 00:28:53,760 --> 00:28:55,478 But where is Winky? 350 00:28:55,560 --> 00:28:57,198 There he is! 351 00:28:57,280 --> 00:28:59,794 He's got the paper on him! 352 00:28:59,880 --> 00:29:03,077 We'll have to climb up on the balcony. 353 00:30:42,600 --> 00:30:44,716 The paper! It's gone! 354 00:30:47,000 --> 00:30:49,514 Get him, you blokes! 355 00:31:03,160 --> 00:31:05,151 I beg your pardon! 356 00:31:32,240 --> 00:31:34,037 Over here! 357 00:31:42,280 --> 00:31:43,315 After it! 358 00:32:03,640 --> 00:32:07,189 - Just one more! - There he is! Get him! 359 00:32:32,680 --> 00:32:34,591 Where's Moley? 360 00:33:00,920 --> 00:33:06,790 Well, laddies, we saved our skins, but we didn't get the deed. 361 00:33:09,560 --> 00:33:11,278 Well done! 362 00:33:11,360 --> 00:33:14,079 Hip, hip, hooray! 363 00:33:16,200 --> 00:33:19,078 So, it was a happy ending, after all. 364 00:33:19,160 --> 00:33:23,153 Toad's friends were dreadfully proud of him. And why not? 365 00:33:23,240 --> 00:33:25,879 He was a new Toad, completely reformed, 366 00:33:25,960 --> 00:33:29,236 through with gypsy carts and motorcars for ever. 367 00:33:29,320 --> 00:33:33,359 And so, on this happiest of New Years, a toast was in order. 368 00:33:33,440 --> 00:33:37,877 - To the New Year and... - To the new Toad! 369 00:33:41,400 --> 00:33:43,789 Hello, you fellows! 370 00:33:45,640 --> 00:33:48,473 Come! I'll show you the world. 371 00:33:48,560 --> 00:33:51,870 Travel, change, excitement... 372 00:33:54,240 --> 00:33:56,800 That was the fabulous Thaddeus Toad. 373 00:33:56,880 --> 00:33:59,792 But let's weigh ourjudgement carefully, 374 00:33:59,880 --> 00:34:04,192 we Moles and Rats and Badgers. Don't we envy him a bit? 375 00:34:04,280 --> 00:34:05,998 I know I do. 376 00:34:06,080 --> 00:34:08,674 When we speak of fabulous characters, 377 00:34:08,760 --> 00:34:12,036 the most fabulous will always be, to me, 378 00:34:12,120 --> 00:34:14,793 the master of Toad Hall. 379 00:34:18,880 --> 00:34:21,713 Yes! J Thad was quite a lad! 380 00:34:21,800 --> 00:34:24,075 Speaking of fabulous characters, 381 00:34:24,160 --> 00:34:26,549 England has produced a bumper crop. 382 00:34:26,640 --> 00:34:30,235 But here in the colonies, we have a few of our own. 383 00:34:30,760 --> 00:34:34,389 Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, Johnny Appleseed, Black Bart, 384 00:34:34,480 --> 00:34:36,357 Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone. 385 00:34:36,440 --> 00:34:39,637 And, of course, the one and only Ichabod Crane. 386 00:34:39,720 --> 00:34:44,316 Ichy was the country schoolmaster dreamed up by Washington Irving. 387 00:34:45,920 --> 00:34:49,117 He had a way with a yarn did Mr Irving. 388 00:34:53,640 --> 00:34:57,519 If we could journey back to that period in history 389 00:34:57,600 --> 00:35:00,068 when Manhattan was but a market town, 390 00:35:00,160 --> 00:35:02,833 we would discover, in one of the coves 391 00:35:02,920 --> 00:35:05,718 which indent the shores of the Hudson, 392 00:35:05,800 --> 00:35:08,314 the little village of Tarry Town. 393 00:35:08,400 --> 00:35:12,757 And just beyond, nestled deep in the low rolling hills, 394 00:35:12,840 --> 00:35:14,831 a sequestered glen. 395 00:35:15,920 --> 00:35:20,869 It's a quiet, peaceful place, and yet, somehow... foreboding. 396 00:35:20,960 --> 00:35:22,951 It abounds in haunted spots, 397 00:35:23,040 --> 00:35:26,077 twilight tales and local superstitions. 398 00:35:26,760 --> 00:35:30,753 The best-known story concerns an itinerant schoolmaster 399 00:35:30,840 --> 00:35:33,400 who once frequented these parts. 400 00:35:33,480 --> 00:35:37,792 Some say his melancholy spirit still haunts the vicinity. 401 00:35:38,800 --> 00:35:42,918 The pedagogue was described as a most unusual man. 402 00:35:43,000 --> 00:35:44,877 To see him striding along, 403 00:35:44,960 --> 00:35:49,192 one might mistake him for a scarecrow eloped from a cornfield. 404 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:52,958 He was tall, but exceedingly lank. 405 00:35:53,760 --> 00:35:59,153 His head was small and flat on top, with a long, snipe nose. 406 00:35:59,240 --> 00:36:03,518 It looked like a weathercock perched upon his spindle neck. 407 00:36:03,600 --> 00:36:08,628 Altogether, he was an apparition seldom to be seen in broad daylight. 408 00:36:14,720 --> 00:36:17,188 Late one drowsy autumn afternoon, 409 00:36:17,280 --> 00:36:22,229 this strange figure first approached Sleepy Hollow. 410 00:36:24,040 --> 00:36:25,871 As usual, there had gathered 411 00:36:25,960 --> 00:36:28,633 at Ye Olde Schnooker and Schnapps Shoppe 412 00:36:28,720 --> 00:36:31,837 a group of rustic lads, the Sleepy Hollow boys. 413 00:36:36,960 --> 00:36:40,077 Their self-appointed leader, Brom Bones, 414 00:36:40,160 --> 00:36:44,995 was a burly, roistering blade, always ready for a fight or a frolic. 415 00:36:50,760 --> 00:36:55,072 Though Brom was given to madcap pranks and practical jokes, 416 00:36:55,160 --> 00:36:57,799 there was no malice in his mischief. 417 00:36:57,880 --> 00:37:01,270 With his waggish humour and prodigious strength, 418 00:37:01,360 --> 00:37:04,955 Brom Bones was quite the hero, all the country round. 419 00:37:23,640 --> 00:37:26,757 Odds bodkins! Gadzooks! 420 00:37:27,600 --> 00:37:30,160 Look at that old spook of spooks. 421 00:37:36,600 --> 00:37:39,558 Who's that coming down the street? 422 00:37:39,640 --> 00:37:42,313 Are they shovels or are they feet? 423 00:37:42,800 --> 00:37:44,552 Lean and lanky 424 00:37:44,640 --> 00:37:46,153 Skin and bone 425 00:37:46,240 --> 00:37:49,312 With clothes a scarecrow would hate to own 426 00:37:49,400 --> 00:37:52,233 Yet, he has a certain air 427 00:37:52,320 --> 00:37:55,118 Debonair and devil-may-care 428 00:37:55,200 --> 00:37:56,872 It's the new schoolmaster 429 00:37:56,960 --> 00:37:58,279 What's his name? 430 00:37:58,360 --> 00:37:59,873 Ichabod 431 00:37:59,960 --> 00:38:01,473 Ichabod Crane 432 00:38:03,280 --> 00:38:04,349 What a name! 433 00:38:04,440 --> 00:38:05,919 Kind of odd 434 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:07,877 But nice just the same 435 00:38:08,240 --> 00:38:10,754 Funny pan, funny frame 436 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:17,037 Ichabod may be quaint 437 00:38:17,120 --> 00:38:20,351 May be odd, and maybe he ain't 438 00:38:20,440 --> 00:38:23,193 Anyway, there's no complaint 439 00:38:23,280 --> 00:38:25,669 From Ichabod, Ichabod Crane... 440 00:38:27,000 --> 00:38:31,869 Though the arrival of the pedagogue gave rise to mixed emotions, 441 00:38:31,960 --> 00:38:35,794 the townspeople all agreed they'd never seen anyone... 442 00:38:35,880 --> 00:38:38,235 Like Ichabod, Ichabod Crane 443 00:38:43,360 --> 00:38:46,318 The schoolroom became Ichabod's empire, 444 00:38:46,400 --> 00:38:50,598 over which, with lordly dignity, he held absolute sway. 445 00:38:54,800 --> 00:38:57,837 Truth to say, Ichabod was a conscientious man, 446 00:38:57,920 --> 00:39:02,630 and ever bore in mind the maxim spare the rod and spoil the child. 447 00:39:02,960 --> 00:39:06,794 Still, he was careful to administerjustice 448 00:39:06,880 --> 00:39:08,791 with discrimination. 449 00:39:08,880 --> 00:39:12,509 For it behoved him to keep on good terms with his pupils. 450 00:39:12,600 --> 00:39:16,559 Especially if their mothers happened to be good cooks. 451 00:39:24,680 --> 00:39:27,877 Who's the town's ladies' man? 452 00:39:27,960 --> 00:39:30,793 Gets around like nobody can 453 00:39:30,880 --> 00:39:33,633 Has to be none other than... 454 00:39:40,680 --> 00:39:44,116 As time went by, it may be seen that the pedagogue 455 00:39:44,200 --> 00:39:46,555 got on tolerably enough. 456 00:39:46,640 --> 00:39:51,589 Moreover, Ichabod found ways to increase his slender income 457 00:39:51,680 --> 00:39:53,511 and, at the same time, 458 00:39:53,600 --> 00:39:58,071 awaken the cultural interests of the sleepy little village. 459 00:40:52,280 --> 00:40:55,078 It was inevitable that a man like Ichabod 460 00:40:55,160 --> 00:40:59,153 would become an object of ridicule to Brom Bones and his gang. 461 00:40:59,240 --> 00:41:02,755 Yet, to Ichabod, these were small matters. 462 00:41:02,840 --> 00:41:05,718 He possessed a remarkable equanimity 463 00:41:05,800 --> 00:41:08,917 which remained quite undisturbed until 464 00:41:09,000 --> 00:41:12,879 that fateful day, when his path was crossed by a woman. 465 00:41:14,320 --> 00:41:16,276 A certain woman. 466 00:41:16,760 --> 00:41:20,514 Katrina Van Tassel, only child of Baltus Van Tassel, 467 00:41:20,600 --> 00:41:23,034 the richest farmer in the county. 468 00:41:23,120 --> 00:41:26,874 She was a blooming lass, plump as a partridge. 469 00:41:26,960 --> 00:41:30,839 Ripe, melting and rosy-cheeked. 470 00:41:42,720 --> 00:41:47,236 Once you have met that little coquette Katrina 471 00:41:48,080 --> 00:41:52,471 You won't forget Katrina 472 00:41:53,800 --> 00:41:58,351 But nobody yet has ever upset Katrina 473 00:41:59,520 --> 00:42:04,036 That cute coquette Katrina 474 00:42:05,320 --> 00:42:09,598 You can do more with Margaret or Helena 475 00:42:10,960 --> 00:42:15,351 Or Anne or Angelina 476 00:42:16,360 --> 00:42:19,079 But Katrina will kiss and run 477 00:42:19,480 --> 00:42:21,789 To her, a romance is fun 478 00:42:22,480 --> 00:42:26,871 With always another one to start 479 00:42:28,200 --> 00:42:33,399 And yet when you've met that little coquette Katrina 480 00:42:34,040 --> 00:42:38,750 You've lost your heart 481 00:42:57,000 --> 00:42:59,468 There was no doubt the fair Katrina 482 00:42:59,560 --> 00:43:02,711 was the richest prize in the countryside. 483 00:43:02,800 --> 00:43:05,678 The schoolmaster, being an ambitious man, 484 00:43:05,760 --> 00:43:09,070 began to fill his mind with many sugared thoughts 485 00:43:09,160 --> 00:43:11,515 and hopeful suppositions. 486 00:43:13,840 --> 00:43:16,229 Katrina, my love. 487 00:43:16,520 --> 00:43:20,115 Who can resist your grace? Your charm? 488 00:43:20,560 --> 00:43:24,189 And who can resist your father's farm? 489 00:43:25,560 --> 00:43:27,312 Boy, what a set-up! 490 00:43:27,400 --> 00:43:30,915 There's gold in them acres, and that ain't hay. 491 00:43:34,160 --> 00:43:37,994 Not to mention that lovely green stuff. 492 00:43:43,280 --> 00:43:46,238 Katrina, my sweet. My treasure. 493 00:43:47,400 --> 00:43:48,992 Treasure... 494 00:43:49,480 --> 00:43:51,596 That barn's a gold mine. 495 00:43:51,680 --> 00:43:54,638 How I'd love to hit the jackpot. 496 00:43:56,520 --> 00:44:00,069 Dear Katrina. Papa's only child. 497 00:44:00,880 --> 00:44:02,518 Papa! 498 00:44:02,600 --> 00:44:04,955 The old goat can't take it with him. 499 00:44:05,040 --> 00:44:08,350 When he cuts out, that's where I cut in. 500 00:44:09,960 --> 00:44:13,191 Sweet Katrina, poor little rich girl. 501 00:44:13,880 --> 00:44:17,714 But don't worry, Katie, Ichabod will protect you. 502 00:44:18,600 --> 00:44:20,670 Yes, Katrina, you've won me. 503 00:44:21,480 --> 00:44:23,277 I surrender. 504 00:44:27,400 --> 00:44:33,316 And yet when you've met that little coquette Katrina 505 00:44:34,320 --> 00:44:40,350 You've lost your heart 506 00:44:42,320 --> 00:44:46,029 Every portal to Katrina's heart was jealously guarded 507 00:44:46,120 --> 00:44:48,680 by a host of rustic admirers. 508 00:44:48,760 --> 00:44:52,116 But Ichabod was confident he'd soon ride roughshod 509 00:44:52,200 --> 00:44:54,714 over these simple country bumpkins. 510 00:44:56,680 --> 00:45:01,356 But the most formidable obstacle he had failed to reckon with. 511 00:45:01,440 --> 00:45:04,671 That was the redoubtable Brom Bones. 512 00:45:09,240 --> 00:45:12,550 The ease with which Brom cleared the field of rivals 513 00:45:12,640 --> 00:45:15,837 both piqued and provoked the fair Katrina. 514 00:45:18,520 --> 00:45:21,557 She often wished that some champion would appear 515 00:45:21,640 --> 00:45:25,394 and take the field openly against the boisterous Brom. 516 00:46:07,560 --> 00:46:10,597 A wiser man would have shrunk from the competition, 517 00:46:10,680 --> 00:46:11,749 but love is blind. 518 00:46:11,840 --> 00:46:14,513 Ichabod was aware only that Dame Fortune 519 00:46:14,600 --> 00:46:17,114 was at last thundering at his door. 520 00:46:52,400 --> 00:46:55,915 It's true that Brom liked a joke as well as the next, 521 00:46:56,000 --> 00:46:58,036 but enough was too much. 522 00:48:09,840 --> 00:48:12,274 It was time for open warfare. 523 00:48:12,360 --> 00:48:14,669 He'd double that schoolmaster up 524 00:48:14,760 --> 00:48:17,638 and lay him on a shelf in his schoolhouse! 525 00:48:28,200 --> 00:48:31,237 But this was easier said than done. 526 00:49:03,520 --> 00:49:06,478 No doubt of it, this was Ichabod's lucky day. 527 00:49:13,600 --> 00:49:17,036 The schoolmaster was a man of hidden talents, 528 00:49:17,120 --> 00:49:19,190 a rival to be reckoned with. 529 00:49:19,640 --> 00:49:24,077 Still, wars are neither won nor lost at the first encounter. 530 00:49:24,160 --> 00:49:27,277 The high-flyer might yet be brought to earth. 531 00:49:27,360 --> 00:49:30,670 For Brom Bones was never a man to cry quits. 532 00:49:36,960 --> 00:49:40,714 On the occasion of her father's annual Halloween frolic, 533 00:49:40,800 --> 00:49:44,873 Katrina chose to stir the embers of the smouldering rivalry. 534 00:49:44,960 --> 00:49:49,715 One invitation in particular carried a most personal summons. 535 00:50:01,040 --> 00:50:04,953 The worthy schoolmaster was in a transport ofjoy. 536 00:50:05,040 --> 00:50:07,713 To him, this could mean but one thing. 537 00:50:08,760 --> 00:50:11,354 Ichy, you sly old dog, you! 538 00:50:11,440 --> 00:50:14,591 What is this strange power you have over women? 539 00:50:15,080 --> 00:50:17,640 Well, tonight's the night, boy! 540 00:50:19,360 --> 00:50:21,430 Just turn on the old charm. 541 00:50:21,520 --> 00:50:24,751 The fair Katrina is yours for the asking. 542 00:50:30,800 --> 00:50:35,191 Gaily bedecked and nobly mounted on a horse he had borrowed, 543 00:50:35,280 --> 00:50:38,511 Ichabod issued forth like a knight errant of old 544 00:50:38,600 --> 00:50:40,909 to keep a tryst with his lady fair. 545 00:50:47,320 --> 00:50:50,869 There was nothing to equal the merrymaking 546 00:50:50,960 --> 00:50:53,428 at Mynheer Van Tassel's farm. 547 00:50:53,520 --> 00:50:57,718 To Ichabod, here was a perfect field for his endeavours. 548 00:50:57,800 --> 00:51:00,917 How would he put his best foot forward! 549 00:51:01,000 --> 00:51:05,755 Beyond all his other talents, he prided himself upon his dancing. 550 00:51:08,040 --> 00:51:10,634 Unhappy Brom, already bested at every turn, 551 00:51:10,720 --> 00:51:13,473 saw himself once more outmatched. 552 00:51:13,920 --> 00:51:16,878 For as he watched the posturing pedagogue, 553 00:51:16,960 --> 00:51:20,430 he had to admit that here was a flawless picture 554 00:51:20,520 --> 00:51:22,795 of ease and grace. 555 00:53:52,440 --> 00:53:56,115 There was no doubt that Ichabod was the man of the hour. 556 00:53:56,200 --> 00:53:59,636 Brom had to concede his rival another victory. 557 00:53:59,720 --> 00:54:03,315 Yet, there was still a chance his time would come. 558 00:54:03,400 --> 00:54:07,757 For when the hour grew late, Van Tassel would call on his guests 559 00:54:07,840 --> 00:54:10,752 to tell him ghostly tales of Halloween. 560 00:54:10,840 --> 00:54:13,957 Brom knew there was no more potent believer 561 00:54:14,040 --> 00:54:18,318 in spooks and goblins than Ichabod Crane. 562 00:54:25,000 --> 00:54:27,560 Just gather round and I'll elucidate 563 00:54:27,640 --> 00:54:30,438 what goes on outside, when it gets late. 564 00:54:30,520 --> 00:54:33,910 Around about midnight, the ghosts and banshees 565 00:54:34,000 --> 00:54:36,514 get together for nightly jamborees. 566 00:54:36,600 --> 00:54:39,068 Things with horns and saucer eyes, 567 00:54:39,160 --> 00:54:42,277 and some with fangs about this size! 568 00:54:42,360 --> 00:54:44,828 - Some are fat. - And some are thin! 569 00:54:44,920 --> 00:54:47,718 And some don't even wear their skin! 570 00:54:47,800 --> 00:54:51,156 I'm telling you, brother, it's a frightful sight 571 00:54:51,240 --> 00:54:53,196 what goes on, Halloween night. 572 00:54:57,960 --> 00:55:01,236 When spooks have a midnight jamboree 573 00:55:01,320 --> 00:55:04,039 They break it up with fiendish glee 574 00:55:04,120 --> 00:55:06,953 Ghosts are bad, but the one that's cursed 575 00:55:07,040 --> 00:55:10,077 Is the Headless Horseman, he's the worst 576 00:55:10,160 --> 00:55:13,118 That's right, he's a fright on Halloween night 577 00:55:13,200 --> 00:55:16,510 When he goes a-joggin' across the land 578 00:55:16,600 --> 00:55:19,319 Holdin' his noggin in his hand 579 00:55:19,400 --> 00:55:22,198 Demons take one look and groan 580 00:55:22,280 --> 00:55:25,078 And hit the road for parts unknown 581 00:55:25,160 --> 00:55:27,993 Beware, take care, he rides alone 582 00:55:28,080 --> 00:55:31,117 And there's no spook like a spook who's spurned 583 00:55:31,200 --> 00:55:33,953 They don't like him and he's really burned 584 00:55:34,040 --> 00:55:37,112 He swears to the longest day he's dead 585 00:55:37,200 --> 00:55:40,397 He'll show them that he can get ahead 586 00:55:41,520 --> 00:55:45,069 They say he's tired of his flamin' top 587 00:55:45,160 --> 00:55:47,310 He's got a yen to make a swap 588 00:55:47,800 --> 00:55:50,553 So he rides one night each year 589 00:55:50,640 --> 00:55:53,473 To find a head in the hollow here 590 00:55:53,560 --> 00:55:56,552 Now, he likes them little, he likes them big 591 00:55:57,040 --> 00:55:59,713 Part in the middle, or a wig 592 00:55:59,800 --> 00:56:02,473 Black or white, or even red 593 00:56:02,560 --> 00:56:05,393 The Headless Horseman needs a head 594 00:56:05,480 --> 00:56:08,438 With a hip-hip and a clippity-clop 595 00:56:08,520 --> 00:56:11,353 He's out lookin' for a top to chop 596 00:56:11,440 --> 00:56:14,477 So don't stop to figure out a plan 597 00:56:14,560 --> 00:56:18,951 You can't reason with a headless man 598 00:56:20,480 --> 00:56:23,119 Now, if you doubt this tale is so, 599 00:56:23,600 --> 00:56:26,353 I met that spook just a year ago. 600 00:56:26,440 --> 00:56:28,749 Now, I didn't stop for a second look, 601 00:56:29,040 --> 00:56:32,157 but made for the bridge that spans the brook. 602 00:56:32,240 --> 00:56:34,959 For once you cross that bridge, my friends 603 00:56:35,040 --> 00:56:37,634 The ghost is through, his power ends 604 00:56:37,720 --> 00:56:40,598 So, when you're riding home tonight 605 00:56:40,680 --> 00:56:43,478 Make for the bridge with all your might 606 00:56:43,560 --> 00:56:46,233 He'll be down in the hollow there 607 00:56:46,320 --> 00:56:47,639 He needs your head 608 00:56:47,720 --> 00:56:49,233 Look out! Beware! 609 00:56:49,320 --> 00:56:51,959 With a hip-hip and a clippity-clop 610 00:56:52,040 --> 00:56:54,998 He's out lookin' for a head to swap 611 00:56:55,080 --> 00:56:57,878 So don't try to figure out a plan 612 00:56:57,960 --> 00:57:03,239 You can't reason with a headless man 613 00:57:10,120 --> 00:57:14,955 It was the witching hour of night as Ichabod pursued his travel home. 614 00:57:15,520 --> 00:57:16,953 The sky grew darker. 615 00:57:17,040 --> 00:57:20,316 One by one, the stars winked out their lights. 616 00:57:20,400 --> 00:57:23,995 Driving clouds obscured the moon from sight. 617 00:57:24,080 --> 00:57:27,959 Never had the schoolmaster felt so melancholy, 618 00:57:28,040 --> 00:57:30,429 so utterly alone. 619 00:57:30,520 --> 00:57:33,318 The nearer he approached the hollow, 620 00:57:33,400 --> 00:57:35,595 the more dismal he became. 621 00:58:15,040 --> 00:58:20,672 Once inside the murky glen, Ichabod's anxiety increased one-hundredfold. 622 00:58:20,760 --> 00:58:24,230 The forest seemed to close in behind him. 623 00:58:24,320 --> 00:58:27,790 Every small detail of Brom's awful story 624 00:58:27,880 --> 00:58:30,838 returned to haunt his recollection. 625 00:59:32,520 --> 00:59:34,078 Headless Horseman. 626 01:00:13,720 --> 01:00:15,073 Beware! 627 01:02:56,680 --> 01:02:59,114 Once you cross that bridge, my friends, 628 01:02:59,200 --> 01:03:02,670 the ghost is through, his power ends. 629 01:04:05,680 --> 01:04:09,070 Next morning, Ichabod's hat was found. 630 01:04:09,600 --> 01:04:13,036 And close beside it, a shattered pumpkin. 631 01:04:13,720 --> 01:04:17,076 But there was no trace of the schoolmaster. 632 01:04:21,160 --> 01:04:25,870 Shortly thereafter, Brom Bones led the fair Katrina to the altar. 633 01:04:27,320 --> 01:04:30,437 Rumours persisted that Ichabod was still alive, 634 01:04:30,520 --> 01:04:33,557 married to a wealthy widow in a distant county. 635 01:04:34,040 --> 01:04:38,318 But the good Dutch settlers refused to believe such nonsense. 636 01:04:38,400 --> 01:04:41,836 They knew the schoolmaster had been spirited away 637 01:04:41,920 --> 01:04:43,831 by the Headless Horseman. 638 01:04:47,200 --> 01:04:50,033 With a hip-hip and a clippity-clop 639 01:04:50,120 --> 01:04:52,793 He's out looking for a head to swap 640 01:04:52,880 --> 01:04:55,838 But don't try to figure out a plan 641 01:04:55,920 --> 01:05:02,917 You can't reason with a headless man 642 01:05:05,160 --> 01:05:06,991 Man, I'm getting out of here!