"Highwayman" is a narrative poem written by Alfred Noyes in 1906. It tells the story of a romantic and tragic figure, a highwayman, who robs travelers on the road. The poem captures the themes of love, betrayal, and the dangers of a life of crime. The highwayman is deeply in love with Bess, the innkeeper's daughter. As he plans to return to her after a robbery, he is betrayed by a soldier. The poem culminates in a dramatic and tragic ending, highlighting the consequences of their passionate but doomed love.