"Nay, by my troth," said Little John,

"So shall it never be,

But let me be a fellow," said Little John,

"None other kepe I'll be."

Thus John got Robin Hood out of prison,

Certain withouten lain;

When his men saw him whole and sound,

Forsooth they were full fain.

They filled in wine, and made them glad,

Under the leaves small,