In which the delicate stirrings of autumn intertwine with the fortunes of Casterbridge’s inhabitants, revealing Mr. Henchard’s newfound companionship with Mr. Farfrae and the humble pilgrimage of Elizabeth-Jane as she seeks to bridge distant kinship. The bustling market-day scenes and Henchard’s thriving trade provide a rich backdrop to a meeting that subtly alters the course of their social and personal landscapes.