The Dutchman Walking Home In The 1790s

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In 1790s, there was a Dutchman walking home from the tavern. As he was walking home, there was a path next to him that led a dead person buried. While he was at the tavern, he heard the rumors about the galloping ghost. He was nervous to pass the graveyard. It was on a dark, cold night, and he only had a lantern with him. While he was trying to pass the graveyard, he was caught by a large horse carrying a dead person. The dead person was a Hessian solider, who lost his head from the cannon ball during the Battle of White Plains. He wore a Hessian commander’s uniform. The Dutchman was nervous and in fear. As he try to stay calm walking home, there was a sudden change. The headless horseman caught him in the eye and scared him. His heart was