The Highwayman Short Story

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“The Highwayman” It was a cold and windy night when Bess saw the silhouette of a man riding toward her on the back of a horse. She was sitting there leaning on a tree thinking to herself, as he approached her. He got off his horse and slowly walked toward her. The woman stood up took a couple steps closer and swiftly ran away. He just stood there thinking to himself Why did she run away? A couple weeks earlier he was riding through town on his horse when he noticed a girl looking through a window at him. He walked towards the window and noticed, that this was the girl that the saw a couple weeks ago. He stopped at the window and asked, “What is your name?” “Bess,” she replied, “what is yours?” “The Highwayman.” “What’s your actual name?’’ she asked. “Why should I tell you?” he said while taking a step closer. While the Highwayman was talking to Bess, the landlord’s daughter, he didn’t notice Tim the ostler approach the window. He also had a crush on Bess and was very jealous. Bess is a short english girl who has brown curly hair, brown eyes, and very soft looking skin. “I want to know your name” Bess replied “I’ll eventually tell you” He said. His real name is Jack Brown, and he is 22. He saw this girl a couple weeks ago and now he is in love with her. He is tall and muscular, with blue eyes and blonde hair. “Why are you here?” Bess asked. “One kiss, that’s all I’m asking for my sweetheart, but I will be back before the moonlight. Look for me by