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> Sybil Ludington, age 16, rode all night without dismounting, a distance of 40
> miles on roads that were narrow and unmarked.  Paul Revere, an experienced
> professional courier rode less than 14 miles over good roads in two hours with
> a stop for supper.

QED the power of the pen...  Ms Luddington lacked Mr. Longfellow

Beverly Martin