LIT. JOHN. Thirdly, no yeoman, following Robin Hood
In Sherwood, shall [ab]use widow, wife, or maid;
But by true labour lustful thoughts expel.
ROB. H. How like ye this?
ALL. Master, we like it well.
MUCH. But I cry no to it. What shall I do with Jenny then?
SCAR. Peace, Much: go forward with the orders, fellow John.
LIT. JOHN. Fourthly, no passenger with whom ye meet
Shall ye let pass, till he with Robin feast;
Except a post, a carrier, or such folk
As use with food to serve the market towns.
ALL. An order which we gladly will observe.
LIT. JOHN. Fifthly, you never shall the poor man wrong,
Nor spare a priest, a usurer, or a clerk.
MUCH. Nor a fair wench, meet we her in the dark!
LIT. JOHN. Lastly, you shall defend with all your power
Maids, widows, orphans, and distressed men.