Thomas W. Hawkins, Ostler

A chance encounter with a notorious bandit would forever alter the life of Thomas W. Hawkins, who had been tending to a weary traveler's steed when the outlaw arrived in desperate need of a fresh mount. Swiftly and without hesitation, Hawkins furnished the bandit with his own personal horse, earning him a debt of gratitude and an unspoken alliance that would serve him well in his career as an ostler. As he navigated the treacherous world of the Wild West, Hawkins' reputation for discretion and loyalty spread far and wide, ensuring that both man and beast found solace within the walls of his stable.