May Plunkett and Captain James Macleane, two men from different ends of the social spectrum in 18th century England, enter a gentlemen's agreement: They opt to rid of the aristocrats of the belongings. With Plunkett's offender know how and Macleane's social relations, they team up to be soon referred to as"The Gentlemen Highwaymen". But if these gentlemen hold Lord Chief Justice Gibson's coach up, Macleane immediately falls in love with his cunning and beautiful niece. Regrettably, Thief Taker General Chance, who is quite partial to Rebecca, is getting closer and closer to getting .