Hm... I have this itching feeling something is just not right in those woods... "“And best left alone,” or so the people said." I'd agree, if I know our Wytchie! There's something cooking here!
:)

I very much enjoyed this, esp. The Earl's name... at least part of it... dunkybiscuitinthetea- hee hee!
Looking forward to part 2!
:)