MUCH. Scarlet, the Friar will make us have anger all.
Farewell; and bear me witness, though I stay'd him,
I stay'd him not. An old fellow and a market man! [Exit.
FRIAR. Whoop! in your riddles, Much? then we shall ha't.
SCAR. What dost thou, Friar? prythee, let him go.
FRIAR. I prythee, Scarlet, let us two alone.
[Exit SCAR.
ELY. Friar, I see thou know'st me: let me go,
And many a good turn I to thee will owe.
FRIAR. My master's service bids me answer no,
Yet love of holy churchmen wills it so.
Well, good my lord, I will do what I may
To let your holiness escape away.
Enter ROBIN HOOD and LITTLE JOHN.[227]
Here comes my master: if he question you,
Answer him like a plain man, and you may pass.
ELY. Thanks, Friar.