Character profile
The Young Girl
Biography
A five-year-old Irish girl sets out in search of the legendary Black Swordsman, hoping to hire him to defend her village from approaching English soldiers. His unusual fee is a particular type of book, and once she delivers one, she must anxiously wait for him to finish reading while the threat draws closer.
Story spoilers
The girl knows the Black Swordsman's secret and promises never to reveal it, knowing he has threatened to kill her if she does.
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