Capt. Charles Winchworth , and his Brother , on the 26th of June coming from Chiswick in a Coach, near the Lord of Holland’s walk , was set upon by 5 Highway-men, who, after they had stopt the Coach, secured the Coachman, who did not assist, they presented a Pistol at the Captain which he put by with his Sword, they had a smart Encounter for a long time, in which some of the Highway-men were wounded, and one taken, the rest run away: The Capt. and his Brother had no hurt, except the loss of a white Beaver, valued at 3 l. for which three of them were this day arraigned; viz. Joseph Tasker , Edward Gowin , and William Buttler ; there were many Circumstances to believe they were all guilty, positive proof was made of Gowing’s being the man that presented the Pistol, he made silly pretences to perswade the Court he was not there, but at last confest the Fact, for which he was brought in guilty of Fellony and Robbery on the High-way, and the other two set by .
With a hat tip to Dr G, it’s the Old Bailey Online
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I want a smart encounter with highwaymen!
You would make a good Highwaywoman. On a camel. With a bow.