Little John can say,

"And think it is a full fair time

In a morning of May."

"The one thing grieves me," said Robin,

"And does my heart much woe,

That I may not so solemn day

To mass nor matins go.

"It is a fortnight and more," said he,

"Since I my Saviour see;

To-day will I to Nottingham," said Robin,