Highwayman

Highwaymen were criminals typical of 17th century England. They held up stagecoaches and forced passengers to hand over money on peril of their lives. Richard Mace was a highwayman. (TV: The Visitation) Ashildr became a highwaywoman in the year 1651, operating under the alias of 'The Knightmare'. Sam Swift was also a highwayman active at that time. (TV: The Woman Who Lived)