highwayman

noun

1. (historical)A person, usually mounted on horseback, who robbed travelers on public roads.

   “[…] here were no Gibers, Cenſurers, Backbiters, Pick-pockets, Highwaymen, Houſebreakers, Attorneys, Bawds, Buffoons, Gameſters, Politicians, Wits, ſplenetick tedious Talkers, Controvertiſts, Raviſhers, Murderers, Robbers, Virtuoſo's; […]”

   “And the highwayman came riding— / Riding—riding— / The highwayman came riding, up to the old inn-door.”

   “I was a highwayman / Across the coach roads I did ride / With sword and pistol by my side.”