1. The town was plagued by a gang of bandits who robbed banks and terrorized the villagers.
这个小镇受到了一伙抢劫银行、恐吓村民的强盗团伙的困扰。

2. The banditi rode into town on horseback, brandishing their weapons and demanding money from the terrified townspeople.
强盗们骑着马冲进镇上，挥舞着武器，逼迫害怕的镇民交出钱财。