Week 4 - An alternate ending to the Highwayman...

"But they gagged his daughter, and bound her, to the foot of her narrow bed."

Bess unties herself. Meanwhile, King George's Men were drinking ale in celebration thinking they were about to capture the Highwayman. Little did they know that the Highwayman had seen them arrive at the inn and came up with a plan to rescue Bess. He disguised himself as one of King George's men. Sneaking up to the old inn door, the Highwayman slowly killed off the guards one by one as they stepped outside for some fresh air. Feeling victorious, the Highwayman found a key on one of the guards. Without realising the Highwayman was coming to save her, Bess threw some old bed sheets and clothes out of the window to create a softer landing. Taking a deep breath, she grabbed what else she needed and jumped out of the window and landed with a thud into a rose bush. Seconds later, the Highwayman went into the bedroom where he believed Bess would still be tied up only to find an empty room. Devastated, he peered out the window and saw Bess walking towards Tim. The Highwayman believed that Bess had betrayed him and was leaving with Tim. Full of rage, the Highwayman marched down the stairs, out into the yard and up to an unsuspecting Bess and Tim. Before either could say anything, the Highwayman killed both Bess and Tim. Heartbroken, the Highwayman collapsed in a heap. It is believed he died of a broken heart. The worse way a man could die.