Summary
Stories of 17th century highwaymen and women have become shrouded in romance and legend such that fact is very difficult to pick from fiction after nearly four centuries. However, clearly some lady, who was presumably thought to be well bred, preyed upon travellers on Nomansland common. In all probability, it will never be known whether the legends are true.
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