bewitched

under a spell or enchanted

superstitious

believing in ghosts, magic, or luck

Hessian

a German soldier hired by the British during the Revolutionary War

trooper

a soldier, especially one on horseback

lank

tall, thin, and awkward-looking

curdling

causing fear or horror

peerless

without equal, unmatched

formidable

causing fear or respect due to strength or size

roistering

noisy, energetic, and often rowdy behavior

hardihood

courage and boldness

steed

a horse, especially one used for riding

thronged

filled or crowded with people

melancholy

sad or gloomy

supernatural

beyond what is natural or explainable by science

inquiry

an investigation or search for information