In "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes, priming refers to preparing the gun for firing by filling the pan with gunpowder and then closing the pan cover. This is a crucial step before pulling the trigger to ignite the gunpowder and fire the shot.
Bess is typically portrayed as the lover or partner of the highwayman in the 19th century poem "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes. She warns the highwayman of a trap set by soldiers, which ultimately leads to his death. Bess is known for her loyalty and tragic fate in the poem.
Dick Turpin: A notorious highwayman in England known for his daring and flamboyant robberies during the 18th century. James MacLaine: A highwayman in 18th century Britain who gained infamy for his charm and gentlemanly demeanor while robbing travelers. Claude Duval: A French highwayman who operated in 17th century England and was known for his daring heists and reputation as a "gentleman of the road."
Another word for bandit or robber is "thief" or "outlaw."
Claude Duval was buried in St. Paul's Covent Garden because it was a prestigious location at the time, and he was a famous highwayman who had gained notoriety for his exploits. Being buried there likely added to the allure and romanticism of his legend.
"Busted" is a slang term that means caught or found out doing something wrong or illegal. It can also mean being broken or damaged.
The phrase "looked to their priming" in The Highwayman means that the soldiers were preparing to fire their weapons. Priming was arming the weapon to fire it against an enemy.?æ
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I assume you mean the book, "The Highwayman." He defeats the bad guys.
Stirrups" refers to the straps or loops that are hung from the sides of a horse's saddle and that a rider puts their feet into for support and stability while riding. In the context of the poem "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes, the line "The highwayman came riding— / Riding—riding— / The highwayman came riding, up to the old inn-door" refers to the image of a man on horseback, with his feet in the stirrups, arriving at an inn.
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A Highwayman is a person who robs the travellers who travel through the Highway. They were prevalent in England during the 19th Century and at the beginning of the 20th Century. They travelled on horses.
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