‘He is true to his master,’ said our king;
‘I say, by sweet Saint John,
He lovës better Robin Hood
Than he does us each one.
89.
89.2 i.e. whether on the road, or housed.
‘Robin Hood is ever bound to him,
Both in street and stall;
Speak no more of this matter,’ said our king;
‘But John has beguiled us all.’