* DesignatedVillain: Played with. The redcoats are treated as villainous, even though they are trying to stop a dangerous criminal ''who is literally returning from robbing someone.'' On the other hand, they manhandle and tie up Bess, forcibly kissing her and seem to show glee in mocking her. It's understandable they can't allow her to warn the Highwayman but still...
* {{Tearjerker}}: Both the Highwayman and Bess die by the end.
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