: Near a dark bridge, Ichabod is pursued by a towering, headless figure on horseback who hurls a round "head" at him.
The story centers on the "witching" atmosphere of Sleepy Hollow, a valley believed to be haunted by various spirits, most notably the . Sleepy Hollow
: The next morning, Ichabod’s horse is found wandering without its rider. All that remains of the schoolmaster is his hat and a shattered pumpkin. Key Characters 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,' by Washington Irving : Near a dark bridge, Ichabod is pursued