Cottington (John), in the time of the Commonwealth, who emptied the pockets of Oliver Cromwell, when lord protector, stripped Charles II. of £1500, and stole a watch and chain from Lady Fairfax.
Duval (Claude), a French highwayman, noted for his gallantry and daring (*-1670). (See “James Whitney,” who was a very similar character.)
⁂ Alexander Dumas has a novel entitled Claude Duval, and Miss Robinson introduces him in White Friars.
Frith (Mary), usually called “Moll Cutpurse.” She had the honor of robbing General Fairfax, on Hounslow Heath. Mary Frith lived in the reign of Charles I., and died at the age of 75 years.
⁂ Nathaniel Field has introduced Mary Frith, and made merry with some of her pranks, in his comedy, Amends for Ladies (1618).
Galloping Dick, executed in Aylesbury, in 1800.
Grant (Captain), the Irish highwayman, executed at Maryborough in 1816.
Greenwood (Samuel), executed at Old Bailey in 1822.
Hassan, the “Old Man of the Mountain,” once the terror of Europe. He was chief of the Assassins (1056-1124).
Hood (Robin) and his “merry men all,” of Sherwood Forest. Famed in song, drama and romance. Probably he lived in the reign of Richard Cœur de Lion.