[503] [V. 40. to know his meaning trulye, f. MS.]
[504] [strange.]
[505] [V. 42. and thats a ffarley thinge, f. MS.]
[506] [breed mischief.]
[507] i.e. ways, passes, paths, ridings. Gate is a common word in the north for way.
[508] [greensward between two woods.]
[509] [Ver. 61. yet one shoote I'le shoote, says Little John, f. MS.]
[510] [V. 64. to be both glad & ffaine, f. MS.]
[511] [V. 65. John bent up a good veiwe bowe, f. MS.]
[512] [prepared.]