The Legend of Sleepy Hollows

"...ducks and geese are foolish things, and must be looked after, but girls can take care of themselves."

It is great triumph of skill to gain the former, but a still greater proof of a generalship to maintain possession of the latter, for a man must battle for his fortress at every door and window. He who wins a thousand common hearts is therefore entitled to some renown; but he also keeps undisputed sway over the heart of a coquette, is indeed a hero.