The Whirlwind, by Johnston McCulley, is a nameless Spanish noble who has left Spain (and his family wealth) over an argument with his father. He arrives in a small village, takes a new name, and works for the local innkeeper. He tames the innkeeper’s horse in secret, and uses him in his escapades, robbing mean-hearted merchants and giving the money to the poor. His main opponent is the local sergeant. The innkeeper’s daughter seems to know who he really is, as does the local friar. The Whirlwind is motivated by thrills, rather than a sense of justice (as with Zorro).
Description The Whirlwind, by Johnston McCulley, is a nameless Spanish noble who has left Spain (and his family wealth) over an argument with his father. He arrives in a small village, takes a new name, and works for the local innkeeper. He tames the innkeeper’s horse in secret, and uses him in his escapades, robbing mean-hearted merchants and giving the money to the poor. His main opponent is the local sergeant. The innkeeper’s daughter seems to know who he really is, as does the local friar. The Whirlwind is motivated by thrills, rather than a sense of justice (as with Zorro).
