[Little John goes into the cave.]

Well, Shadow-of-a-Leaf, where is he?

SHADOW-OF-A-LEAF

At this moment
His hair is tangled in a rose bush: hark,
He swears, like a young leopard! Nay, he is free.
Come, master page, here is that thief of love,
Give him your message. I'll to Little John.

[Exit into the cave. Enter Marian, as a page in Lincoln green, her face muffled in a hood.]

ROBIN

Good even, master page, what is thy news
Of Lady Marian?

[She stands silent.]

Answer me quickly, come,
Hide not thy face!

[She still stands muffled and silent.]