[13] The Highwayman

The wind was a torrent of darkness upon the gusty trees,
The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas,
The road was a ribbon of moonlight looping the purple moor,
And the highwayman came riding--
Riding--riding--
The highwayman came riding, up to the old inn door.

He'd a French cocked hat on his forehead, and a bunch of lace at his chin;
He'd a coat of the claret velvet, and breeches of fine doe-skin.
They fitted with never a wrinkle; his boots were up to his thigh!
And he rode with a jeweled twinkle--
His rapier hilt a-twinkle--
His pistol butts a-twinkle, under the jeweled sky.

Over the cobbles he clattered and clashed in the dark inn-yard,
He tapped with his whip on the shutters, but all was locked and barred,
He whistled a tune to the window, and who should be waiting there
But the landlord's black-eyed daughter--
Bess, the landlord's daughter--
Plaiting a dark red love-knot into her long black hair.

Dark in the dark old inn-yard a stable-wicket creaked
Where Tim, the ostler listened--his face was white and peaked--
His eyes were hollows of madness, his hair like mouldy hay,
But he loved the landlord's daughter--
The landlord's black-eyed daughter;
Dumb as a dog he listened, and he heard the robber say:

"One kiss, my bonny sweetheart; I'm after a prize tonight,
But I shall be back with the yellow gold before the morning light.
Yet if they press me sharply, and harry me through the day,
Then look for me by moonlight,
Watch for me by moonlight,
I'll come to thee by moonlight, though hell should bar the way."

He stood upright in the stirrups; he scarce could reach her hand,
But she loosened her hair in the casement! His face burnt like a brand
As the sweet black waves of perfume came tumbling o'er his breast,
Then he kissed its waves in the moonlight
(O sweet black waves in the moonlight!),
And he tugged at his reins in the moonlight, and galloped away to the west.

He did not come in the dawning; he did not come at noon.
And out of the tawny sunset, before the rise of the moon,
When the road was a gypsy's ribbon over the purple moor,
The redcoat troops came marching--
Marching--marching--
King George's men came marching, up to the old inn-door.

They said no word to the landlord; they drank his ale instead,
But they gagged his daughter and bound her to the foot of her narrow bed.
Two of them knelt at her casement, with muskets by their side;
There was Death at every window,
And Hell at one dark window,
For Bess could see, through her casement, the road that he would ride.

They had bound her up at attention, with many a sniggering jest!
They had tied a rifle beside her, with the barrel beneath her breast!
"Now keep good watch!" and they kissed her. She heard the dead man say,
"Look for me by moonlight,
Watch for me by moonlight,
I'll come to thee by moonlight, though Hell should bar the way."

She twisted her hands behind her, but all the knots held good!
She writhed her hands till her fingers were wet with sweat or blood!
They stretched and strained in the darkness,
					and the hours crawled by like years,
Till, on the stroke of midnight,
Cold on the stroke of midnight,
The tip of one finger touched it! The trigger at least was hers!

The tip of one finger touched it, she strove no more for the rest;
Up, she stood up at attention, with the barrel beneath her breast.
She would not risk their hearing, she would not strive again,
For the road lay bare in the moonlight,
Blank and bare in the moonlight,
And the blood in her veins, in the moonlight, throbbed to her love's refrain.

Tlot tlot, tlot tlot! Had they heard it? The horse-hooves, ringing clear;
Tlot tlot, tlot tlot, in the distance! Were they deaf that they did not hear?
Down the ribbon of moonlight, over the brow of the hill,
The highwayman came riding--
Riding--riding--
The redcoats looked to their priming! She stood up straight and still.

Tlot tlot, in the frosty silence! Tlot tlot, in the echoing night!
Nearer he came and nearer! Her face was like a light!
Her eyes grew wide for a moment, she drew one last deep breath,
Then her finger moved in the moonlight--
Her musket shattered the moonlight--
Shattered her breast in the moonlight and warned him--with her death.

He turned, he spurred to the West; he did not know who stood
Bowed, with her head o'er the casement, drenched in her own red blood!
Not till the dawn did he hear it, and his face grew grey to hear
How Bess, the landlord's daughter,
The landlord's black-eyed daughter,
Had watched for her love in the moonlight, and died in the darkness there.

Back, he spurred like a madman, shrieking a curse to the sky,
With the white road smoking behind him and his rapier brandished high!
Blood-red were his spurs in the golden noon, wine-red was his velvet coat
When they shot him down in the highway,
Down like a dog in the highway,
And he lay in his blood in the highway, with the bunch of lace at his throat.

And still on a winter's night, they say, when the wind is in the trees,
When the moon is a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas,
When the road is a gypsy's ribbon looping the purple moor,
The highwayman comes riding--
Riding--riding--
The highwayman comes riding, up to the old inn-door.

Over the cobbles he clatters and clangs in the dark inn-yard,
He taps with his whip on the shutters, but all is locked and barred,
He whistles a tune to the window, and who should be waiting there
But the landlord's black-eyed daughter--
Bess, the landlord's daughter--
Plaiting a dark red love-knot into her long black hair.

    -- Alfred Noyes

This is a poem I can rarely glance at without reading all the way through,
and can rarely read without a shiver. It is also, IMHO, one of Noyes' most
perfect poems, in terms of effortless, compelling rhythm and simple, yet
wonderfully lyrical phrases. Loreena McKennitt has a hauntingly beautiful
version on her album 'The Book of Secrets'.

Biographical Notes:

  English poet, a traditionalist remembered chiefly for his lyrical verse.

  Noyes' first volume of poems, The Loom of Years (1902), published
  while he was still at the University of Oxford, was followed by others
  that showed patriotic fervour and a love for the sea. He taught modern
  English literature at Princeton University in the United States from 1914
  to 1923. Of Noyes's later works, the most notable is the epic trilogy The
  Torch-Bearers (1922-30), which took as its theme the progress of
  science through the ages. His autobiography, Two Worlds for Memory,
  appeared in 1953.
	-- Encyclopaedia Britannica

Criticism:

  Alfred Noyes was born at Staffordshire, September 16, 1880. He is one of
  the few contemporary poets who have been fortunate enough to write a kind
  of poetry that is not only saleable but popular with many classes of
  people.
  [...]
  What is most appealing about his best verse is its ease and heartiness;
  this singer's gift lies in the almost personal bond established between
  the poet and his public. People have such a good time reading his
  vivacious lines because Noyes had such a good time writing them.
	-- Louis Untermeyer, Modern British Poetry

And, in contradistinction

  His first book, The Loom of Years (1902), was published when he was only
  22 years old, and Poems (1904) intensified the promise of his first
  publication. Swinburne, grown old and living in retirement, was so struck
  with Noyes's talent that he had the young poet out to read to him.
  Unfortunately, Noyes has not developed his gifts as deeply as his admirers
  have hoped. His poetry, extremely straightforward and rhythmical, has
  often degenerated into cheap sentimentalities and cheaper tirades; it has
  frequently attempted to express programs and profundities far beyond
  Noyes's power.
	-- ibid.

  [See <http://www.columbia.edu/acis/bartleby/mbp/58.html> for the whole
   essay, which is longish]

Martin

From: "Rob Hindley" <Superhindleyman@>

Hello there,
My name is Rob and I really like this poem, have you got any infomation
on Alfred Noyes? If you have could you please send it to me at
Superhindleyman@

I thank you in advance

                        Rob Hindley.

From: JBarff@

Hey - I hope SOMEONE gets this! 

The Highwayman - one of the finest poems. Has anyone seen the illustrations 
by Charles Causley? If not - then search them out. They are stupendous!

Jane (England)

From: Cat Freshwater <cat@>


Isn't there a typo in the first line?  Shouldn't it read "...darkness
among the gusty trees"?

From: "Burgess, Lora A." <LBurgess@>

A very skilled female musician has applied this poem to classical music.
You're probably already aware of her. Lorena McKennitt.  I listen to this
song almost on a daily basis and the violins, along with her own skilled
ranges amaze me.  

From: "mlayton" <mlayton@>

This is truly a wonderfully moving poem-

Thank you for making it available
Carol-

From: "Cecilia" <celia@>

Been hunting for the words to this for some time. Ilearnt it as a youngster
and just wanted to visit old memories.Thank you.

From: "Barry & Sandy Clark" <clarkbj@>

I lost my mother's poetry book 40 years ago with this poem in it and she
has never let me live it down.  I am sending her a copy and I know I
will now be forgiven. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Sandy Clark
Glasshouse Mountains, Queensland, Australia

From: "Jennifer Czech" <chexmix@>


	I LOVE THIS POEM SSSOOO..... MUCH!  WHEN MY 7TH GRADE CLASS READ IT I FELL
IN LOVE WITH IT WHEN THE FIRST LINE WAS READ.  I LOVE ALL THE REPITION AND
THE ALLITERATION NOYES PUT IN THIS POEM.  THIS PEOM IS DEFINATLY ONE OF MY
FAVORITES.

--- Jennifer Czech
--- chexmix@
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From: "chris cornwell" <chris@>

Thank you for putting this poem on the net. Yours was the only version I
could find.
Chris

From: "Ruth Storms" <ruthstor@>

Thank you so very much for making this lovely poem available on the
internet.  I know I have it in an old text book on English Lit., but I
couldn't remember the author.  I've been hunting for hours but in vain until
I thought of you.  What a beautiful thing it is!  Ruth

From: Art Wolinsky <awolinsky@>

I'm a little surprised no one has mentioned the Phil Ochs version of the 
Highwayman from the late 60's.  (I guess I'm aging myself.)  It isn't 
the complete poem, but the rendition captures the rising crescendo of 
the events and emotions in the poem. The Lorena McKennit version is 
complete and beautiful, but I favor the Ochs version.  ...but then 
again, Phil Ochs is my favorite folk artist.

-- 
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Art Wolinsky       awolinsky@
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I am perfectly capable of learning from my mistakes. 
I will surely learn a great deal today.   
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From: Martin Julian DeMello <martindemello@>

Also sprach Art Wolinsky...
> I'm a little surprised no one has mentioned the Phil Ochs version of the 
> Highwayman from the late 60's.  (I guess I'm aging myself.)  It isn't 
> the complete poem, but the rendition captures the rising crescendo of 
> the events and emotions in the poem. The Lorena McKennit version is 
> complete and beautiful, but I favor the Ochs version.  ...but then 
> again, Phil Ochs is my favorite folk artist.

Thanks - I'll look out for it; I love discovering new musical settings of
poems. Ochs has made some interesting changes, which I can see working very
well when sung - his lyrics can be found at
http://www.cs.pdx.edu/~trent/ochs/lyrics/highwayman.html

McKennitt's version is not complete either, incidentally - she omits the
verse about Tim the Ostler. Quite inexplicable, since she leaves everything
else in (so the song is long enough that another verse wouldn't make too
much difference), and the story makes little sense without it.

m.

From: Fred Morris <fred@>

What a pleasure to find this poem again after so many years! When I was
a child, the picture painted by the first stanza made such an impression
on me that I took the time to memorize it, and I still find myself
repeating it whenever I happen to notice that the moon is a ghostly
galleon tossed upon cloudy seas.

From: Kristina Arnold <karnold@>

what is an ostler?? I have seen it refered to as holster but am
confused...Please help if you can.

From: Lord-Batu@ (Robert Wooten)

The version I first read said Tim loved  the landlord's "red-lipped
daughter". Has anyone else seen this version?

From: "Brian Struthers" <struthers@>

This has got to be my favorite poem, we read it in grade 7 and I have
been looking for it since then, I love the whole story behind it and the
incredible pictures he can paint And a Ostler is a Stableman at an inn

From: Lynne MacMillan <macmillankj@>

I love the poem the highwayman we did a unit on it in school we got to
listen to a song called the Highwayman it's so cool me and my friend
Lindsay love it!!!!

                  from sara

From: "Lynn J. Nye" <ailhr@>

Hi.  I was just wondering if anyone had any info about the time period
this poem takes place during.  I'm writing a story based on this poem
and I'm trying to get all the research together for it.  If anyone has
anything, please email me at shawnamissy@ .  I'm just trying
to get this as historically/factually correct as possible.  I've been
having a hard time finding anything, so whatever anyone has would be
greatly appreciated.  Thanks a bunch!

From: ABINC@

I first read "The Highwayman" thanks to an enlightened English teacher in
the 7th grade.  I was moved by it then and neither the passage of time nor
countless rereadings have diminished the thirll I have each time I take it
up.  I've wondered if anyone ever put this piece to a drama, say a video
short.  I know that another famous poem, "The Ballad of Frankie and Johnny"
ended up as a stylized jazz number that was visually seductive but too
shallow.  Despite that criticism, It proves that some of these ballads can
be made into stunning visual presentations.   I would really relish WATCHING
"The Highwayman."

-- Jay L. Stern  

From: "Dave & Anna Miller" <millers@>

I first came across this poem when, as an adult, I was reading the Anne
of Green Gables Series (Elizabeth Montgomery?). Then the mini series
came on TV and included a wonderful scene where the character of Anne
recites the poem for a wonderstruck audience. I had often thought about
the poem as I had never read or heard it in it's entirety...until this
morning. I was on my way into the city of Perth (Australia) with my
husband and he was playing one of his favourite CD's by Loreena
McKennitt. I had heard this track numerous times before but today I
really listened and when I heard "the highwayman came riding, riding,
riding..." I said "I think this is a famous poem". My husband said "It's
a bit of a sad one." as he had heard the ballad often. Wonderfully
moved, right there in the snail paced peak hour traffic, I decided to
find the words to the poem. So now after a long day I find your web site
(second on the search list). Thanks a million, I can now revisit a poem
I never really found until now. I can share it with my husband who found
it a different way and finally helped me find it. Once again we meet
from different directions and then share the same path.

Anna and Dave (Australia)

From: "David" <sephiroth7@>

Um... Hi.... The Highwayman is my favorite poem. I first heard it while
my mom was playing her Lorenna McKennit cd. Back a few replies, you said
that She leaves out the verse of Tim the Ostler... Well, she does, but
she also leaves out another one... I cant at the moment think of it...
But, I'm 12 And I have really enjoyed this poem... (It's strange for me
to like poems at all!)  So, I would recommend this poem to Anyone!

From: "Bernadette Russo" <rubyrusso@>

From Peter R.

One of the most memorable poems from my childhood i.e. late 50's early
60's.

For the information of readers, Loreena McKennit, a Canadian singer, has
set the poem to music on her album "The Book of Secrets". I don't think
her rendition of the song does the poem justice, although she is a
skilled musician and singer.

I imagine the poem , if sung, should have a driving beat reminiscent of
the highwayman riding, which is the logical rhythm of the song.

Poems do not always succeed as songs unless adapted and re-written so
the music complements the lyric. Sung as is, there are too many
syllables to make it scan correctly as a song. I'd be interested to hear
other reader's comments

Peter R

From: "DEBORAH M HARRISON" <doyle_harrison@>

I LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From: reference1@

Yes this is indeed a great poem. I'm surprised at the number of  people
who didn't think to ask at their local library for it.  Remember -
librarians are your ultimate search engine!

From: <Rachel_P_2000@>

My mother studied this poem at school in the late 1940's.  She read it
to me as a young girl and I have read it now to my son (whose seven).
It's powerful description of the atmosphere and emotions makes it one of
the most moving and passionate love stories I have ever read.  It is
full of drama and shows tenderness and dignity and my son loves it being
read aloud.  I think it is good choice for boys as an example of poetry
and love.  Because it's not all 'sissy stuff'!

From: "stephanie.wisbey" <stephanie.wisbey@>

Thank you so much for printing The Highwayman.  My daughter has been
searching for it for some time - I could not remember the author and
could not find the old school book where I first read this brilliant
poem.  With appreciation and thanks, Stephanie and daughter Chloe.

From: "John D" <dentonjr@>

As a child, I appreciated the thrill of it. As an adult, I appreciate
the depth of it.

From: jschofield <jschofield@>

i think more of alfred noyes poems should be added to this page

From: PFisher637@

A very moving piece with everything that needs to be in a poem.

From: Hendrickson Derek-DHENDRI1 <DHENDRI1@>

Nice try, but this version is fatally flawed for me.  It's as though whoever
put this on the Internet did so from memory.  For example, it's ON the
highway not IN the highway.  And the landlord's daughter is red-lipped to
Tim the ostler.  And there are many places where the words have been altered
from Alfred Noyes' original perfection to be rendered less so.  A better
version is available at
http://www.theofficenet.com/~darkflow/darkweb/highwayman.html and though it
has a couple of obvious typo's, including the author's name, the poem is
accurate and much more satisfying to the purists of poetry.  If you click on
"Select All" and save it to a Word document, it will be formatted correctly.

From: "Sebastian Millan" <sebastian3@>

What is the theme of the "Highwayman"?  Please answer back.

                  Thank You

From: "Hodges, Heather" <heather_hodges@>

From: Tessa McLean <theresa.mclean@>

Like so many others I learnt this poem as a child and couldn't remember
the author. Thank you for posting this on the web, I have to agree with
Derek Henderson about the version his link takes you to the version I
learnt. Maybe there has been some translation as it crossed the Atlantic
- so many comments seem to be from Americans.

I can now go and look for an anthology of his poetry, so thank you.

Tessa

From: "amy" <rruningbar@>

as to the written..... i from l.a. once sat at a window and......( a
woman running down the street screaming, the man in the moon is
frowning....people laugh.... and find her dead in the morning) go
figure........and so it goes....why? i guess well be here from time to
time till all is known.   try to injoy and make the best of the
blessings we forget to count.  and so be with you.

From: "~][)em" <demonia@>

I am so glad to see this poem. It has to be my all time favorite and
still brings tears to my eyes when I read it.
Its haunting and lovely and so terribly sad, just as love is sometimes.

I found this poem the first time in the childrens book of poems that
came with my Worldbook Encyclopedia my father bought for
us, the picture that they had in the book next to this poem was
beautiful as well and I so wish I could find it.

Thank you for making me remember this poem,  Celeste Bynum

From: "Elisa Mossman" <groovyone13@>

HI!  I learned this poem when I was in the sixth grade thanx to a wonderful teacher i had. He made us memorize the poem and we also did the play.
It was a big feat since we were all so young, and i am sure when didn't feel the whole impact, but i started losing some of it, so i refreshed my
memory here, and it was great.  My friends never want to hear it, so i have to recite it to myself! but anyway, thanx you all!

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From: "candiss ferguson" <avalondulac1@>

I have always loved this poem, but my favorite time hearing it was at our Old English Faire spoke by a handsome man who was called Roedeer, a storyteller.  A crowd gathered around us as he spoke with great emotion.  The only thing he asked for payment was a sip from my goblet.  When I read this poem I see this man before me, hear his voice and feel beautiful and
as I am the innkeeper's daughter.
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From: "Bracken Lodge" <brackenlodge@>

I am stuck with my homework on this poem. Do you know a site with
information on the characters, theme and use of language of this poem. I
do really like this poem. Hazel, 12

From: "Diana Wiant" <dianawiant@>

I read this poem in my Literature class (when I was actually  supposed
to be reading A Christmas Carol) and I loved it! I wanted the words so
bad! Thank You! I also own Loreena McKennitt's The Book of Secrets and
love the song The Highwayman.

From: "a problem fixer" <wandzapper31@>

This is my favorite poem because I could always understand it.
It wasn't like one of those poems that you need a explaination before
you can really understand and apperacate it. I'm 12 and this has been my
favorite poem since I was 9, when I frist read it and memorized it. i
noticed a few mistakes, but oh well. Thanx 4 poting it here!

{>~Megan~<}

From: "reva ofarrell" <ofarrell_reva@>

my daughter was given four verses in school to learn of this poem and
she was eager to know what happened in the end she is 11 years old and
her only comment so far is That was really sad and beautiful that they
are now together in heaven!

From: Don Loper <dloper23@>


This is my favourite poem of old .  I learned it in grade school.  At 57
years of age the story still haunts me.  It's rich description, rhyme and
rhythm all delight the senses   This one poem has urged me to become a poets
as well.  I have been writing since my late forties and would like to aspire
to Alfred Noyes' great talent of this beautifully crafted story poem. 

Sincerely 
Julie Szabo

you may Email me at   dloper23@ .ca

PS

Do you know the poem "Black Bill's Honeymoon"?  Someone said Alfred
Noyes had written it but I have not been able to find it. Thank you.

From: "Cathy" <sxyeys@>

My mother used to read this poem to me as a child. then when in high
school we had to read it again and it brought back those memories. I
have my mothres old poetry book of "A thousand and one Poems" a very old
book, most of the authors in this book were still alive at the time of
printing, many from the eighteen hundreds. This poem is in the book with
the authors picture still alive at that time. This poem has meant so
much for me as my mother is now passed on. Thank you for allowing me to
find it on the webb, since i am apart from the book. stationed in guam
due to the 9-11 events. again thank you for bringing a few happy
memories back during this time of separation and lonelness. my email
address is Sxyeys225@

thanks Catherine Long

From: Daigh22@

I'm a 7th grader and I just read "The Highwayman" in school, because of a 
very talented literature teacher I read things as not just words, but 
feelings. When I read this poem I realized the enduring love, passion, force 
of seperation, and sacrifice. The most tear summoning part of this poem is 
the amount of sacrifice that one would give for another. This poem taught me 
the strength of love and I will be forever grateful for one of the most 
wonderful teachers in the world to teach me to read and listen to the words 
with my heart.

David

From: "Tiner Family" <ktiner@>

My homework is to do a report about this poem. I like the poem alot but
not when my stupid Language teacher reads it aloud. I like to read it
alone because it seems more thrilling!!!!!!

From: "Miquel Faig" <miquelfaig2001@>

I know there are many errors in this poem,  but one very fatal one is that
in the poem above it is written that they tied her with the barrel to her
breast.

Well, if they REALLY did that then it wouldnt of been her breast that blows
up,  but her jaw.  I should of written " with the MUZZLE to her chest"
   - Amanda -

From: "Mandy" <myranda@>

I LOVE this poem! It is my favorite and I will always look up to Alfred
Noyles since I also want to be a poet.

From: "Musser" <mmusser@>

The Highwayman is one of the most heartrending poems I have yet read.
When I took in even the first stanza I loved it and even more did it
fascinate me when I had finished  It is a truly great piece of
literature, a work of pure artistry and talent, and I am glad that there
is still such gift and skill in this world.  Always will this have a
special place in the mind of all who seeks what is truly good and
meaningful.  I am so glad this was posted on the Internet, for I have
been searching for it since I read it in my 7th grade language arts
class.  Oh, and by the way, Dave and Anna Miller, it was Lucy Maud
Montgomery(Anne of Green Gables is one of my favorite books!)

Lara

From: "delia" <delia@>

The first time I ever heard of this poem was when I bought Loreena
McKennitt's album "book of secrets" and I loved it ever since.
I like poems which tell a story you can understand without having too many
problems, because English is not my mother language and in some cases I have
still problems to catch the meaning of some words or phrases, because we
wouldn't use them in the same way in my own language, but with the
Highwayman I have no such problems.

Delia

From: "Stephanie Chadwick" <stephanie.chadwick@>

I love this poem, its FAB!! thanx v. much for posting it to the net, i
couldnt find it anywhere else
Can anyone tell me what dates he wrote it, i need it for an english essay
i'm writing.
ta v. much,
steph.xx

From: "Pauleen Livermore" <livermore7@>

I am in the seventh grade and Hawthorne Junior High in Pocatello, ID and
this poem was in our English books. Our teacher, Ms. Ragen, read it to
us. I loved it and have wanted a copy to put in my collection. Thank you
so much for putting it on the net!

-Anna

From: "HEIDI BICKING" <hab55@>

I am not sure if any of you are aware of this, but there is a wonderful
book entitled "Look for Me by Moonlight" by Mary Downing Hahn that
captures the mood of this poem perfectly, without plageorizing or
stealing from the actual story in any way. it's completely her own work,
and is found (embarrassingly enough) among the Teen bookshelves. Do not
let this fool you. It does not use a line from the poem as a title fot
naught.

also, an ostler is synonomous with hostler, which is like an inkeeper,
somebody who takes care of the horses and such.

From: "steve wright" <swright@>

IOf you want a song version of "The Highwayman" , Phil Ochs did it in
the mid sixties - available on the Phil Ochs "there but for fortune" CD
-- a great rendition of a great poem.

Steve wright

From: "steve wright" <swright@>

Does anyone remember a version the the story on either A&E or
Masterpiece Theather sometime in the the last 20+years. I seem to
remember one but can't find it. I can see the Highwayman "clashing
across the cobbles" and " the white road smoking behind him" but I can't
remember where it saw it.

Great movie

From: "Veronica" <vero_kitcat@>

I really need like a paraphrasing of this poem, please help

From: "Ronald Miller" <miller_6705@>

I learned this poem as a lad during WW2 in England, to a rattle of machinegun fire as the Battle of Britain was fought over our heads - one of our teachers (we called them form masters) would recite it in the darkness of the air raid shelter, and the thrill of the story overcame the fear we
might have felt for the outside world in travail above us. I still get the same thrill reading it today, 60 years later. Thanks for publishing it. Ron Miller, Dexter NM.

From: "Ronald Miller" <miller_6705@>

Since my comment did not print in full the first time, I'll try to remember exactly what I wrote. I learned the poem as a boy in England during WW2. One of our teachers (we called them form masters) used to recite it in the semi-darkness of the air raid shelter, to the rattle of machinegun fire as the Battle of Britain was fought over our heads. The ghostly thrill of the poem did much to alleviate the horror of the mad world outside.
I still get the same thrill when I read it today, more than 60 years later. Thank you for publishing it! Ron Miller, Dexter NM.

From: "Martha Kirk" <martha_kirk@>

I read this poem in a forensics competition when I was in high school. As I started to read, the room was full of people, with their attendant moving and shuffling, but by the time I reached the point where The Highwayman is killed, there was total silence in the room, every eye was focused
on me, and the you could cut the tension with a knife. And when I finished, there was silence for two or three seconds before there was a sort of
collective sigh. I could feel that everyone of those people had been transported to the England of the 1730s or 1740s along with me. Very powerful stuff!


By the way, there was a movie made in the 1940s (I'm guessing) that was called "The Highwayman" and was supposed to be based on the poem, but the
story was very different.

From: "Lowther, Charles COL" <lowtherc@>

There are several errors in the test of this poem as represented here.  For
example - "among the gusty trees", not "upon the gusty trees"., and "ribbon
of moonlight over the purple moor" not "looping the purple moor".
There are others.
Chuck Lowther

From: Richard Lickey <rlickey1@>

Hey, I saw your comment about the poem, " the Highway Man ". The version I memorized in the sixth grade also said Tim loved the landlord's "red-lipped daughter". There were also a few other minor inconsistencies. I found a better version at http://www.cs.pdx.edu/~trent/ochs/lyrics/highwayman-orig.html
     Hope that helps.

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From: Greg Young <popof3@>

Hmmmmmm, Aparrently I am not the only one to first read this in the 7th
grade, yet I have been searching for it for decades now, and no one I had
talked to ever heard about it. I was starting to question if in the 19 years
sice last reading it I had forgotten the true title. Then a very informed
friend found your site. TY for giving this great poem the publicity it has
warrented since it's creation.

For the one person who said to ask their librarian, rest assured that was my
first stop after performing my own searches. unluckly, it wasn't a poem they
had read in school, and had no information. Yet I agree, the librarions are
the words best search engine.

From: ArchaeIndyJ@

Thanks for putting this poem up!  I am reciting it in front of my sophmore 
class, freshman, parents and teachers, so I was hoping to find a copy online! 
 I luv this poem, the desriptions are so well put together that I can 
immediately form a picture of this in my mind!  Once again, thank you for 
posting it, - KT

From: "Elizabeth" <shadow_dragon17@>

Hi. Ooo, I noticed that someone else was also inspired to write a story
based on the poem. :-) Anyways, I was wondering about the time period in
which this poem takes place. I'm writing a story based on the poem and
need some background on normal everyday life in this time period. So if
anyone can fill me in a little, that be just awesome. Any info would be
greatly appreciated. My email is shadow_dragon17@ Thank you!
:-)

From: "SCOTT PHILLIPS" <scott.phillips@>

The Highwayman is truly a wonderful poem and I think it inspired us
both! I would like to paint a scene or two from it, but like you, I also
need to research the time period. It was definitely during the American
Revolution, because the Redcoats (the British Army cloaked in red
uniforms) were a main feature in the poem. Research the dates between
1775 and 1783; your best bet would be to search your local library or
askjeeves.com. If you come across any costume tips, e-mail a picture or
description to lehvahnah_vehred@ Good luck!

From: "SCOTT PHILLIPS" <scott.phillips@>

"The Highwayman" was first copyrighted in 1906. You'll most likely find
the best help for your project at askjeeves.com.

From: "SCOTT PHILLIPS" <scott.phillips@>

The Highwayman is truly a wonderful poem and I think it inspired us
both! I would like to paint a scene or two from it, but like you, I also
need to research the time period. It was definitely during the American
Revolution, because the Redcoats (the British Army cloaked in red
uniforms) were a main feature in the poem. Research the dates between
1775 and 1783; your best bet would be to search your local library or
askjeeves.com. If you come across any costume tips, e-mail a picture or
description to lehvahnah_vehred@ Good luck!

From: "RUSSELL STEVENS" <rstevens96@>

i heard this first today at my friends house. she has Lorena Mkennitts
book of secrets and a book of stories with the highwayman in it. we do a
lot of drama and were thinking of doing a at home video short, but would
we need to get legal permission to use the words or anything? i fell
completely in love with the highwayman it's my favorite poem.

From: Cassie248@

I absolutely love this poem.  My eighth grade English teacher, Mrs. Borst 
would play music when we wrote in our journals. One day she played this song 
and I was overwhelmed with my liking of it.  I got the lyrics offline and 
eventually got the music to it, I can now know it by heart.  I sing this to 
my little brother, and I would offer it to anybody. This poem is beautiful.
Cassie

From: Bridsul1@

i read it in class at rock lake middle school i really liked it

From: "Thierry" <ethnolo@>

I discoved that poem last week, thanks to Loreena Mckennitt's version,
and it has been haunting me since. Yet, I found no translation in
French, nor of any of Noyes' writings. Should someone know more about
it, can they help me?
I do apologize for my English and for all the mistakes this text must be
filled with.

From: "Thierry" <ethnolo@>

I discouved that poem last week, thanks to Loreena Mckennitt's version,
and it has been haunting me since. Yet, I found no translation of it in
French, nor of any of Noyes' writings. Should someone know, would they
be kind enough to share their knowledge?
I do apologize for my English and for all the mistakes that text must be
filled with

From: Brommersinc@

this is a brill poem

From: "Rex B" <rx.bentley@>

this is my fav poem as my father read it to me as a child...the cadence
of the poem rang as hoofbeats in my head...the emotional pull it had on
me as a child still exists...thank you for submitting this poem

From: "BLOM" <BLOM@>

Oh my gosh this is poem is awsome. I was looking through my Loreena
McKennitt (Book of Secrets) Cd cover with the lyrics. It said the peom
was slightly redone. I love the song and the poem. My classmates would
probably disagree with me, But I think that we should be reading more
poetry in the ninth grade then we do. I mean when else? Also if you like
the peom, check out Loreena McKennitt's CD the book of secrets. My other
favorite song on it is Dante's Prayer, inspired by the Divine Comedy by
Dante. If anyone gets a hold of piano or a c keyed instrument music for
either or any of the songs, please e-mail me ASAP at
longanae@ Thank you sooo much. Also, of her other Cd's they
are wonderful. She also puts the lyrical writ of the Lady of Shallot
into music. It is truely captivating.

From: "BLOM" <BLOM@>

have you recieved any information on the clothing worn or what the
houses were like in the time period of the Highwayman? I am also doing a
painting, but do not know what exactly to do. If you could help me,
please. E-mail me back at longanae@ please. Thank you so
much.


                             Always
                                 Jacquie

From: "Mark Wowk" <mark@>

Does anyone know where to find the illustration(s) by Charles Causley based
on The Highwayman? It was mentioned by Jane near the top of this comments
page, but after much web-searching (not by the moonlight), I cannot find any
illustrations by CC. A pointer (URL) in the right direction would be much
appreciated.

Mark

From: "Mark Wowk" <mark@>

Hi

Just wondering if someone could please tell me where to find the
illustrations by Charles Causley based on 'The Highwayman' by Alfred Noyes?
Any help would be much appreciated, as I haven't yet been able to locate a
suitable website.

Thanks in advance!

Mark

From: "Consuelo" <ohconsuelo@>

I am reading the comments about The Highwayman. Did you correct your
daughter when she said the Highwayman and Bess were together in heaven?
The Highwayman was a thief. Are we told anywhere that Bess is a Christian
believer? If not, neither Bess, nor the Highwayman were in heaven.
(Hypothetically and poetically speaking.)

From: "Consuelo" <ohconsuelo@>

My mother had me memorize this poem when I was in the sixth grade. I
remember with amusement how one of the boys snickered when I said the word
"breast". There are a number of versions around that seem to be inaccurate.
I loved it then as I do now. I love that the poet used "colors" so much
throughout. It's really dramatic. BUT...the fact is the Highwayman was a
criminal, a thief. The poet made a hero of a thief. What if a current poem
were to be written about a man who drives around robbing motorists? What
would the poet say about the crook's girlfriend whose dad owns a Ramada Inn?

From: Kami0714@

This poem is amazing!!!I just love it so much...

From: "nancy djangi" <ndjangi@>

Hello!
I was looking through the comments about "The Highwayman" at
http://www.cs.rice.edu/~ssiyer/minstrels/poems/13.html
You said you needed info on the time period of the poem- I don't know
when you posted your question or if you ever found the help, but I can
say with much confidence it takes place in the Georgian period- probably
middle Georgian, anywhere from 1740-1770 is my guess. (The phrase "King
George's men came marching..." is the key one!) Highwaymen weren't very
common during the Regency period (early 19th century). Then again, if
you were to find out when "french cocked hats" were all the rage, you
might have a more specific time frame...
If you need general info about the time period, check out the book
Britain in the Hanoverian Age by Gerald Newman. Also a great website is
http://www.georgianindex.net
It's a really fascinating time period- I hope you find the answers
you're looking for! Good luck with that story!
Parissa DJangi

From: "Melissa" <Wild1@>

This is truely a great poem. I have never read it until today. I'm
suprised that I never heard of it before. My 8th grade teacher told me
to look it up for our online forum.

Melissa;) 

From: Tailgunner62@ (David Gunnell,Sr.)

I read this poem in high school and loved it a lot. I also saw the 1951
version of the movie when I was about 11 years of age. The memory of the
poem and the movie will alway`s remain in my heart. I am now 62 years
old and never has any other piece of literature had such an impression
on me as "The Highwayman" has.

From: "Emily Arthur" <itzabowtmimi@>

I'm not a big fan of poetry, but after I read this one I fell in love
with it. I first read it in 7th grade. Thanks for posting it online!! It
is very moving and lovely, and the story is awesome too.

From: Vas303@

yeah you're right it should be ...."among the gusty trees."  you have a good 
eye!

From: lugina <lugina@>

i believe there are 102 lines instead of 103

From: "Melanie Perkins" <mperkins1@>

I first read this poem as a sixth grader in San Diego, California.  I
was in my own reading group, and had to find my own literature to read,
as the basal reader was too easy for me.  I took on the challenge of
memorizing the whole poem, and recited it for my class.  That was back
in 1965, and I can still recite most of it.

I am teaching a poetry writing class to fourth through sixth graders
this summer, and can't wait to share this poem with them as a wonderful
example of a balad.  Yet another generation will be thrilled by Alfred
Noyes words.

From: Ash K <singingthedayaway@>

I am in middle school and read it last semester. I took on the task of memorizing it last month and now have down pretty well and am reciting it in front of seven grades. I feel rather young with all of you saying how you memorized it in 7th grade, when I am a seventh grader. Luckily, I had the song to help me memorize it. The only thing is that she also leaves out the part "The tip of one finger touched it- she strove no more for the rest. Up, she stood up to attention, with the barrel beneath her breast. She would not risk them hearing- she would not strive again. For the road lay blank in the moonlight- blank and bare in the moonlight. And the blood in her veins in the moonlight, throbbed for her love's refrain."


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From: "Wandy and Geoff Leake" <wangeoff@>

Hi,
        Don't know how many versions of this e-mail you might get. I had
almost finished it when it suddenly disappeared I know not where.

        The clues as to time setting come from the fashions. Highwaymen
had their romantic heyday during the 18th century. There is a stunning
version of the poem printed by Oxford University Press 1981 ISBN 0-19-
279748 4. It is illustrated by Charles Keeping. The book is more
illustrations than words. He dresss them late 18th century.

        He'd a French cocked hat on his forehead (a la Napoleon) a bunch
of lace at his chin (jabot)
        A coat of claret velvet (velvet rarely worn as day wear after
1800) and breeches of fine doe skin.
       They fitted with never a wrinkle (skin tight knee breeches were
replaced by close fitting long trousers in the early          1800s).
His boots were up to the thigh (fashionable for dandies late 1700s)

Hope this helps,
Wandy.

From: "Wandy and Geoff Leake" <wangeoff@>

Charles Causley was a poet not an illustrator. Other people illustrated
his books. The illustrator of The Highwayman for which you are searching
is probably Charles Keeping. Can't find the illustrations on the net,
but details of the book are given in previous e-mail and book lists on
the net.

From: "Manfred Joeres" <mjoeres@>

What a treat to find his site on the web. Although my memory is always 
suspect now (I am 56), I believe that I first heard this wonderful poem 
in the first or second grade in Glendale, Oregon, unlike many of you who 
seem to have first heard this in the seventh grade. My teacher loved 
this work and read it to us aloud. I was instantly  mesmerized by the 
rhythm of her voice-- I could hear and see and feel the highwayman's 
horse clip-clopping up to the inn door.
While this poem instilled my love of poetry at an early age--I haven't 
actually read 'The Highwayman' for a good many years. I decided to look 
it up on the net today as part of an assignment for a neighborhood study 
group. We are sharing  an overview of our lives  with one another, 
broken into 7 year segments. My overriding  sense of my first 7 years 
was the development of a lifelong love for reading--and I have always 
given credit to'The Highwayman' for triggering the connection to poetry.
Thank you for helping me to touch base with a wonderful part of my past.
(PS--While I see that this message is connected to my husband's name and 
email address, and unfortunately I cannot seem to correct it--I  am 
Barbara Kimbrough Burke and can be located at <barbarakburke@>)

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From: <garyaustin21@>

Where might I find the illustrations of Causley? I
have loved this poem since I was a child. Thank You.
Best regards, Gary

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From: "Gene" <rock514@>

Basically, one who cleans out barns and tends to animals.  Water and food.
Gene

From: "Dave Naramore" <dnaramore@>

This poem always breaks my heart when I read it, and the ending gives me
chills, but that's why I like it.  If you want to hear it in a version
that will give you the shivers, I suggest that you listen to Loreena
McKennitt's musical version of the poem on her album "The Book of
Secrets."  I'd also like to comment that Alfred Noyes' poem "Sherwood"
is also rather haunting, and I recommend it.

From: Thomas.O'Shaughnessy@  Thu Aug  7 17:41:02 2003


Although shorter than the full poem, the Phil Ochs version captures the best mood and spirit for this poem. The tremendously gifted Ochs always put heart and soul into his work and his renditions whether studio or live
(Vancouver 1968) have left a life long imprint. Unfortunately the greatest of all folk singer warriors (yes greater than Dylan to the folk purest!) remains unknown to the masses...

  Tom O'Shaughnessy



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From: "Gillian Milburn" <gillim@>

Regarding your comment about the Highwayman poem (no idea when you
published your query and probably hundreds of people have already told
you..

An "ostler" is also known as "hostler" - a person who looks after horses
- especially in an inn.

Blessed be

Gillian Milburn
....and dance like no one is watching....

From: "saeed akhter" <abdal23@>




   If you want to enjoy the dramatic effect of the poem then plz. listen to 
Loreena singing Highway Man.
Saeed Akhter (PAKISTAN)

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From: "DBirds" <dbird@>

This poem sends chills up my arms everytime I hear it.
everone should read this poem!

From: "T. Butler" <dingo@>


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What happened there?...

Anyway, love the poem, pity about the mistakes...
*Elanor*

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From: RBRIEN719@

this poem speaks of something that truly happened in the past...in my past

From: "Kate Reid" <katemreid@>

Hi,

I was interested to read that you had developed some teaching strategies
for The Highwayman. I would love to introduce this poem to my grade five
students, and was wondering if you would share some of your successful
lessons?

Thanks a lot,

Kate.

From: ssiyer@  Fri Nov  7 16:24:38 2003


As far as the time period of this poem...I beleive it is in the American
colonies during the Revolutionary war (The Red Coats mentioned would be
the British soldiers.  It would also be much more admirable that the
hero of the poem is only considered a "Highwayman", (one who robs on the
public road, or lurks in the highway for the purpose of
robbing-Webster's 1828 Dictionary) to the British Soldiers.  Hope this
Helps!

From: ssiyer@  Fri Nov  7 16:24:54 2003

Hi!  I also am teaching this poem to my fourth graders.  I would love
the teaching strategies that you developed if you are willing to share
them.  My mother read this poem to my as a child also, as many others
have said, and I love it!!

Thanks!  Molly

From: StarDustFary333@

Hi I am looking up the meaning of the poem The Highway Man, which is the best 
poem ever, and you seemed to know about it so I was wondering if you could 
help me or if you know of any websites that might help, thanks a bunch!

                                            - Cleo

From: margomendoza@ (Margo Mendoza)

Hello,

I rehearsed this poem whn I was In second grade. I attended the Convent
of Mercy In Strabane,Co Tyrone,Northern Ireland. This was my favorite
off all and I recited this to my children when they were young. One day
to my surprise my son recited It for me from his book. Thank you for
sharing.

Cheers, Margo.

From: ctetrault@  Sun Nov 16 17:16:50 2003


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From: "Wini (2)" <wini@>

Your comment about wanting teaching strategies regarding the poem The Highwayman, interested me because it was used for just that when I was in the seventh grade.  That was back in the early 1930's.  As I recall, Mrs. Mckechney used it to point out the descriptive way the author had of likening ordinary things to a more thought provoking and touching way.  For example, the road being a ribbon of moonlight, etc.  It may have been standard  teaching for 7th grade in the City and County of San Francisco, CA at that time.  If you have a way of inquiring about this , you might find something of what you are looking for.  

From: <deltabattery@>

I did not see that it was mentioned, but the folk singer, Phil Ochs, put
this poem to song, and it is wonderful to hear. Ochs suffered from
depression, and, sadly, took his own life. Most of the other songs he
wrote are "protest" and anti-war songs. I am not a teacher, but it seems
a great way to introduce the poem to students would be through the Phil
Ochs rendition, which is very moving and dramatic. Nelson Strasser. 

From: Belinda Chille <Belinda.Chille@>

This poem has been a favourite of mine since elementary school days.  I
looked up the poem because my daughter will be taking poetry in school in
the upcoming semester and is not enthusiastic about the subject.  I hope
this will encourage her a little.  For the young girl hoping that Bess and
the Highwayman ended up in heaven I applaud you.  For the person who says
differently, not for you to criticize.  Also, there is a parody on this
poem, a modern day paradox, don't know the name, but would like to...if
anyone knows the name of it, please email me.

Belinda Chille
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Policing Services, Standards and Evaluations
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From: Lindsey Rizzi <lrizzi@>

I have been looking for a place to download the full song if The Highwayman
from Lorena McKennitt.  I love her other works such as The Lady of Shallot.
Can you tell me where I might find the song online or send me the song
yourself? Thanks so much. 



Lindsey K. Rizzi 

From: Bugdenb34@

Great poem, I read it as a child for the first time, a moving tale. I just 
found it here, have been wanting to share it with the one I love. Thank you.Bill

From: Cricket2633@

From: cricket2633@
Derek, Amanda & Chuck, you're all right!  I don't care for this version. I 
took "expression" for 2 yrs (ages 6&7) (1938-39) as did my 7 year OLDER sister 
who had to learn this poem. On my own I learned it because it fascinated me and 
I still remember it all to this day! It kinda came in handy when I was 16 
(Miss Atlanta Teenage) and sent to Pittsburgh, PA to compete in the "Jr Miss 
America" contest which originally had no talent competition. The sponsors were 
changed at the last minute (after all the contestents had arrived) and a talent 
contest was added. Since it was the last minute and I had nothing else prepared 
-- I recited "The Highwayman".  I love it still.  
Vara

From: "bill & garland" <thepartens@>

I had the privilege and great pleasure of hearing Alfred Noyes recite
The Highwayman when I was about the age of Bess, the landlord's
blackeyed daughter, and a student at Mount St. Mary's College, Los
Angeles, during World War II.  It was magical and I've never forgotten,
nor will I, the emotion that poem evoked as I waited, though happily not
in vain, for the return from war of my sweetheart.  Thank you for
sharing this great poem with so many.
Garland O'Rourke Parten

From: Spackman87@

hi

Alfred Noyes is my great , great uncle and im researching into him as im 
interested to know what his poetry involved. please if anyone can tell me 
anything. please reply. 

From: "jo unick" <jodaho69pimp@>

Actually, the poem reads "They bound a musket beside her/With the barrel 
*beneath* her breast."  So the gun is tied (as near as I can figure) to her 
side/front, so that the actual shot explodes upward and into her chest.  
Guns in those days weren't exactly precise instrument, and usually used lead 
shot, which kind of splatters and expands as it hits the target, allowing it 
to destroy a large area.

-Lannon

Reply to:
"I know there are many errors in this poem,  but one very fatal one is that
in the poem above it is written that they tied her with the barrel to her
breast.

Well, if they REALLY did that then it wouldnt of been her breast that blows
up,  but her jaw.  I should of written " with the MUZZLE to her chest"
   - Amanda -"

From: "Smallwood, Sandra J." <SmallwoodS@>

My name is Rebecca and I love "The highwayman" It is a very good poem and is
a great love story.
If you have any good information on the author? Please send any information
to bec286@ and Tiffany61991@aol.com. Thank You!!!

From: "John M Vidler" <john.vidler@>

Hi
I think that The Highwayman is a beautiful, beautiful poem. The first
time that I read it I almost cried. Thankyou so much for making it
avaliable on the internet.
Clare Vidler

From: "Joelle" <joellemt@>

It's such a beautiful poem , I'm never tired of reading it! I was close
to tears the first time I read it. And even the song of Loreena
McKennitt it's soooo nice.I love it!

From: "Joe Mifsud" <joemfsd@>

It's such a beautiful poem I'm never tired of reading it! The first time
I read it I was near to tears. And even the song of Loreena McKennitt
it's sooooooooo brilliant. I love it!

From: "geecee" <geecee@>

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From: Nantahalafilm@

Loved this poem for many, many years (up there with Tennyson's "Charge of the 
Light Brigade") in adventurous romanticism. The time period is the late 18th 
century. To get it right in research the King is George and that is George III 
. Puts it in an in-and-around-the American Revolution time context. And if 
you want to research the prototypical character here you want to research Dick 
Turpin and Claude Duval . Turpin supposedly had a horse called Black Bess that 
could outrun anything alive. This relates curiously to the concept of "Bess, 
the landlord's black haired daughter". What would we have here? A romantic who 
names his
beautiful horse after a beautiful woman? And Claude Duval, originally  from 
France, was considered one of the handsomest, most romantic celebrities of the 
period (and a veritable
Don Juan in the budoirs of so many ladies about the countryside). Hard to 
imagine that neither Errol Flynn nor Tyrone Power ever did a Claude Duval movie. 
When he was finally hung, women came in droves to his funeral....all 
disconsolate beyond belief. I have always thought a tongue-in-cheek film, perhaps "The 
Legend of Claude Duval", wherein the execution was faked and Duval rides 
again, would have been great fun.

In Noye's poem the particular highwayman here is never named , though, as I 
have said, the irony of Turpin's jet black filly being name Bess is an 
interesting one. In the 1951 movie "The Highwayman", the hero was a nobleman who 
fought injustuce as "The Highwayman", a night-riding Robin Hood-like avenger 
somewhat in the vein of the Scarlet Pimpernel. This film is rarely seen but I 
remember it as being quite good. Albert ("Darby O'Gill") Sharpe was a cast member, I 
know. I have wanted to say Lewis Hayward was the main character but I have 
been told it was Charles Coburn. I remember it was in color and had some good 
horse pursuits in it...and the rousing theme and chase music was, of all things 
(if I recall correctly) 
the "Gypsy Dance" from The Nutcracker!!!!!!

From: "Greg Winter" <gwinter@>

A treasure lost then found.

I had read this poem so many years ago that I forgot who wrote it.  But I’ve
always remembered the line, “the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon
cloudy seas” and always think of that when I see the moon among the clouds.

I’m pleased to have found the entire poem again so I can pass it on to my 7
year old who just now is beginning to really appreciate poetry.

From: Sue Witte <dlady@>

Yes, I saw this movie and I have been searching for it ever since on the web and cannot find it.

I saw an old black and white movie on TV and I swear it starred Stewart Granger as the highwayman.  But I have searched the web for every Stewart Granger movie and cannot find it. 

If you know of it, I would like to hear from you.

From: allen newbury <ernb@>

I listened to this performed by Phil Ochs today on a CD and was brought to tears. 

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From: "LISA STEPHEN" <lisa.stephen@>

I was just wondering if you could help me on something.  I have a
homework assignment on The Highway man.  I did Alfred Noyes Biography
now i need some help on finding the culture,  or the history of the
setting.  I've been looking and i can't find a thing.  If you could help
me I would be very thankful.  Thanks
                    Kelsey

From: Jonel Brown <rjonel3@>

I'm interested too in the TV "The Highwayman", did you ever get any answers?  Also, there is a painting of the two - he stretched up on his stirrups & she leaning out the window with her hair in his hand.


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From: "carol.dunning" <carol.dunning@>

I have just copied tis beautiful poem out for my 9 year old son who has
to make a a wanted poster for the highwayman I' m sure many of the other
readers are parents and feel maybe that its hard to make a 9 year old
apprecite the beauty of love. when my son came form school after hearing
his teacher read it he seemed to have grown up.

From: littlebear <littlebearelizabeth@>

What is the name of the song and which CD is it on that Loreena McKennit recorded the poem.  also, could help me with her webb site co I can find out about concerts.

Thanks,

David Three Bears

From: "P R Dash" <dash_p_r@>

it is the loveliest poem i've ever read.i'm glad that i got hold of this
two years after reading it.thanks a lot.

From: "Andrea Thorn" <andrea.thorn@>

Just got back into English highwaymen after a long time away. I had a
brief memory of this poem and was very glad to find it here.

Made me cry though! What a bloody emotive, powerful text!

Andrea Thorn

http://www.vicandbob.net

From: Vernon Peck <peckv@>

Jane!

Would really appreciate your assistance to locate the Charles Causley
illustrations of The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes. Any ideas you could
pass my way? Thank You!

Vernon Peck,
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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From: "Jo-Ski" <josl@>

Hello--

I love the poem "The Highwayman"!

I am wondering if anyone out there has the words to another poem by
Alfred Noyes, called "Music and Memory"? I have purchased both volumes
of Noyes' Collected Poems, but cannot find it among them. He quoted part
of this poem in his book The Unknown God, and it made me want to read
everything this man had written.

Thank you for any help on this!

Jo
Blaine, WA

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From: "sandra damen" <our_lil_mo@>


i love this poem...the loreena mckennitt song almost word for word....i never realized there was a tim...hmmmmmmmmmm...thank you for showing this lovely piece of literature....

sandra damen
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From: "Barbara Houston" <bhouston@>

Kids Can Press has just released a new edition of this poem. The
illustrations are quite different from the 1951 movie in which the
highwayman was so gallant and the story was so romantic and the galleon
moon
was so ghostly. The new illustrations picture the highwayman on a
motorcycle
in a modern setting. I notice so many have said they read the poem first
in
7th grade. I think 7th graders would love this new edition.



Barbara Houston

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this poem is the BEST poem ever and I have written a play based on the
poem.if anyone would care to see I can send it as an attachment.

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From: "DAVID ROSE" <dr010x1927@>

As a poet myself. I am in awe of Alfred Noyes - the atmosphere and the
almost palpable reality he creates in the Highwayman is a credit to his
amazing talent. The line, 'And the road was a ribbon of moonlight over
the purple moor' is a truly beautiful and visionary piece of writing.
Darkness pervades both the poem and the song and it is beautifully
tragic in it's entirety. Haunting, like a wind blowing through your
soul, this poem captures the very essence of love, of loss, of times
which are no more.
I cry when I hear the song - it moves me to my soul

From: Phillip.Chambers@  Wed Jun 15 17:36:20 2005

I'm trying to obtain a copy of the film starring Stewart Granger in the
1950`s can anybody HELP


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From: cg63118@

This poem was great to  read.It`s hard to find poems that are fun to read.The 
way the words are written  just shows the story.We did this poem in 
class.Many didn`t enjoy it and took it  for granted.I would read it anytime.It dose 
tell a sad story,but it has  different meanings to it.Which makes it even more  
special.

From: "dot.parka" <dot.parka@>

The illustrator is Charles Keeping, I think.

From: YoYo Mama <bleakshore2@>

I think this poem is not about robbery it about the Irish thing he was mad about O and yer stuff in the poem has some errs I tink. Why not learn to proofreed. 

I think this poem is bad though cuz she kills herself that is bad in my book of poesy. Seh shoul not kill herself that is wrong. But it was written in 1907 before he became a Catholic so I bet he was a bit of a hedonist bady back then u know runnin about naked and waht not.

I think the teenision poem is maybe as sad leerena mkenner did a tLady of Shylott rendetion to music too. I recomend listening to it. I like poems too I write a lot of poesy email if you are as preety as the Lady of Shalot and you want to be my girlfriend  and ill reed u poesy.

thanxxxxs
L8r

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From: "Patricia Howell" <alanhowell@>

From Alan (Australia) - I read the poem many times in school. Then in
1951 a film version was released. I was thrilled to see the words come
to life. Then, as in those days, it was gone! It was never shown on TV
or released on video for nearly 5 decades until it popped up on video in
the late 90s (in Australia). I think the film makers had many problems.
As in the poem her hands were tied at the wrists. In the film she was
tied around the waist and elbows attached to the bedpost so her hands
were free to stretch onto the triger of the musket that was left by one
of the guards.
The film isn't a masterpiece but underrated all the same. I wonder when
a proper remake will turn up?
From a fan of poem and film
Alan.
PS - The Highwayman was played by Alfred Noyes and Bess was played by an
actress called Wanda Hendrix

From: "Patricia Howell" <alanhowell@>

The film 'The Highwayman' was made in 1951. It was in colour and stared
Charles Coburn. The Highwayman was played by Alfred Noyes and Bess was
played by an actress named Wanda Hendrix.
From a Fan.
Alan

From: "Patricia Howell" <alanhowell@>

I don't think the film version is available any longer. It was released
in Australia in the late 90s and sold very quickly.
Then dissapeared without a trace. I saw the film when it was released in
1951 and never saw it again for almost 50yrs.
It stars Charles Coburn. The highwayman is played by Alfred Noyes and
Bess was played by an actress called Wanda Hendrix. Contact me and see
if we can get a copy made up for you.
Best - Alan

From: Portshady@

My brother and I committed this poem to memory in the early 60's. I can  
still recite mosr of it. My brother is dead now, it gave me great pleasure to  
read it  again in it's entierty.

From: marting@  Thu Sep 22 12:08:51 2005

The ballad of The Highwayman was also sung by a group called the Three
D's on LP album back the 1960's
There was a laso a film in the 1950"s The Highwayman starring English
actor Richard Todd in the 1950's

From: "Sharon Inger" <Inger_Sharon@>

We are in English class and we just read the poem and heard Phil Ochs
sing it. The reading was better because it gave more detail and was
easier to understand. The song left out many details, such as Tim the
ostler. 
Waldo and Mike

Even though the poem was long, we still enjoyed all the detail and how
it was kinda scary. This is kinda weird because this is a high school
English class. There's seven of us. I'm Ethan. There are also Katie,
Mike, Doug, Waldo, Sarah, and Jarred as well. We all like this poem very
much. 


We like the way the poem combined romance and people being killed. We
listened to a song version which left out the stanza about Tim the
ostler. Doug and Jarred. 

From: "Debi and Richard Todd" <cat_dancer@>

I read this poem in 7th grade and have loved it ever since ( I am now 50).
When I first heard Lorena McKenna's song I nearly fell over.  I'm so glad to
have others to share this with

From: Paulpolaris@

I was 13yrs old when we read this poem at school during an English  
Literature lesson.  I am 60 yrs old now. In between those ages, as  one's memories get 
swept along with the tidal debris of life, I forgot  the gist of the poem. 
However, one line always stuck in my mind:
"The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas."
I was a police officer for 30yrs and whilst walking the beat on night  shift, 
I would often stand in a doorway on a windswept night and look up at the  
beauty of the stars and the moon.  That single line of poetry always  came alive 
in my mind and served to enhance that cosmic  beauty with the romance of the 
poem's cellestial  description.
I am retired now, but still wanted to share that magic which I experienced  
when I was 13 with young people today.  Consequently, I set out to  write a 
novel, which ultimately evolved into "The Wild Flower  Triology."  Book I 
"Flowers of the Gods" was published this November.  Book II "Children of the Stars" 
and Book III "A Bunch of Wild Flowers" are to be  published early in the New 
Year.  The Greek mythological goddess  - Artemis (goddess of the moon) with many 
other gods and  goddesses, and the beauty of the stars - as the hero and 
heroin travel  through them in their adventures, all stem back to that one line of 
 poetry.
It is amazing how the power of one poetic sentence can bring  forth the 
inspiration for three novels!
Yours sincerely,
Paul Hayward

From: Grofler@

omg i totally love this poem!!!