"The Highwayman Outwitted"
Again not the case Tootlet
The Highwayman Outwitted is another 'biter-bit ballad and is in fact a Child Ballad 'The Crafty Farmer' (Child 283)
In most versions of this the victim of the highwayman is a man - usually a farmer on his way to pay his rent
There is another broadside entitled 'The Female Frolic' where a woman goes out dressed in men's clothes to try out her hand as a highwayman - after several successful attempts she tries to rob a highwayman but is overpowered and, when searched, is found to be a woman
The would-be victim then proceeds to "show her his way with a maid"
Again , different song
I'm pretty sure the one Joe is looking for is unique
I assume you've tried Vance Randolph's/Gershon Legman's 'Blow the Candle Out' Joe - if it's anywhere, that's the first place to look
Will try that one in the morning
Jim Carroll