In the quaint town of St. Agnes, located in the beautiful county of Cornwall, England, it is said that two unusual figures once roamed the land; a hulking giant and a wily dwarf. The giant, known as Bolster, was a menacing creature, seven times the size of a man. His behaviour terrified the townspeople, as he would cause mayhem and destruction wherever he went. The dwarf, on the other hand, was seen as kind-hearted, lending a helping hand to those in need. One peculiar tale about Bolster involved a local woman named Agnes. Bolster fell deeply in love with the beautiful, virtuous maiden, but his aggressive pursuit frightened her. She devised a plan to rid herself of the giant. Agnes told Bolster that she would return his affections if he filled a hole in the cliff at the coast with his blood. Bolster, blinded by love, agreed. He slit his wrist and began to fill the hole. However, unbeknownst to him, the hole led directly to the sea. As Bolster bled, his life emptied into the sea and he died, thus freeing St. Agnes from his reign of terror. This tale is celebrated annually in April with a festival known as Bolster Day, featuring a parade and a dramatic re-enactment of this legendary story. Meanwhile, the dwarf continued to live in peace, helping the people of St. Agnes and representing the good in contrast to Bolster’s evil.