Lochinvar was a young knight who came from the Scotttish highlands in the 16th Century. He came for his love, Lady Ellen of the Netherby clan, angering her family and a number of other clans. They rode after the couple, but were unable to catch them. Lochinvar rode alone with a good horse, armed only with his broad sword. He was a skilled rider, fighter and a strong swimmer. "So Daring in love, so dauntless in war, have you e'er heard of gallant like young Lochinvar."