Jack Daw, The Great Avenger

In days long ago, the legend is told, of the great Avenger, Jack Daw, who rode the land like a demon from the fiery pits of hell, spreading terror in the hearts of men. No one knew who he was or where he came from. He appeared out of thin air and vanished again once his deadly work was done. Wherever cruelty and injustice abided, Jack Daw would arrive and mete out punishment. Only the criminal element and those corrupt in power feared his wrath. They constantly sought to capture or eliminate him but the common folk loved him and protected him even though none knew his true identity. He was one of them and the good people of Glenrobin protected their own. Many a pretty maid sighed over his exploits and secretly dreamed of running away with him. Many a young man dreamed of riding at his side, valiantly fighting injustice. Locals took it upon themselves to make up tales of daring-do, adding to the legend and increasing the popularity of the man. It was near impossible to determine which stories were fact and which were fiction. And the legend grew larger until no human man could possibly have achieved so much alone. Only one knew the absolute truth and he kept the secret close to his heart until he could keep his secret no longer.

This is a work of fiction. It is loosely set in the Regency era and is not historically accurate.