Question

what qualities of Lochinvar are highlighted in the first stanza

Answer 1

Hey mate, here is your answer.
In the first stanza Lochinvar just came out from the west border. He didn't have any weapons and he rode unarmed and all alone. Lochinvar's character has also been described as faithful in love and dauntless in war. And also his horse was the best.
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