He and Agnes found a cave to live in that was protected from entry in high tide. Starving, they began to ambush, kill and eat travelers crossing the nearby moor. According to legend this lasted for over two decades and in the meantime, Sawney's incestuous brood grew to about 45 family members. It is said they murdered and cannibalized over 1,000 people during that time.
No blood and gore in this story "Demons Dance on Galloway Moor!", by L.B. Cole, but sometimes the lack of it is even more terrifying.
