"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,