THE HIGHWAY MAN
BY ALFRED HOYLES
First let me introduce the characters-
Bess-the landlords daughter
Tom-the ostler
The Highway Man
The story line is romantic, because although sadly Bess and The Highway Man die they, still keep their friendship and love for each other as spirits.
If I was to change the end, I would change the part when Bess killed herself, because she could have killed King George and his soldiers.