You see that rusty stain
Upon the silver birch down yonder? Watch.
[She shoots. Then swiftly aims at him again.]
Now, throw your weapon down.
[He pulls out the dagger and throws it down, with a shrug of his shoulders. One of his men steals up behind Marian.]
JENNY
Ah, Mistress Marian,
There's one behind you! Look!
[The man springs forward and seizes Marian's arms.]
JOHN
[Coming forward and taking hold of her also.]
So, my sweet tigress,
You're trapped then, are you? Well, we'll waste no time!
We'll talk this over when we reach the castle.
Keep off the maid, there, Warman; I can manage
This turbulent beauty. Ah, by God, you shall
Come! Ah? God's blood, what's this?