Robin Hood flying for shelter from the Bishop of Hereford.
see [page 16].
London, William Darton, 58, Holborn Hill, Augˢᵗ. 29, 1821.
Robin Hood making the Bishop of Hereford dance.
see [page 19].
London, William Darton, 58, Holborn Hill, Augˢᵗ. 29, 1821.
and yonder is the bishop of Hereford, with all his men, who wants to bring me to the gallows.” “If thou be Robin Hood,” said the old woman, “as I think thou art, I would as soon lose my own life, as not do all in my power to save thee. Many a time have Little John and thou done me a kindness, and brought me venison; and no longer ago than last Saturday night thou gave me a pair of new shoes, and this green kirtle.” “Then,” said Robin Hood, “give me thy green kirtle, and thy close-eared cap, and put into my hands thy distaff and spindle, and do thou take my scarlet mantle and my quiver and bow.”