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,