She chose[286] out the fattest that was in the herd,
And she shot him through side and side.
By the faith of my body, said bold Robin Hood,
I never saw woman like thee ;
And com’st thou from east, or com’st thou from west,
Thou needst not beg venison of me.
However, along to my bower you shall go,
And taste of a forrester’s meat :
And when we came thither we found as good cheer
As any man needs for to eat.