But oh ! said bold Robin, how sweet would it be,

If Clorinda would be my bride !

She blusht at the motion ; yet, after a pause,

Said, Yes, sir, and with all my heart.

Then let us send for a priest, said Robin Hood,

And be married before we do part.

But she said, It may not be so, gentle sir,

For I must be at Titbury feast ;

And if Robin Hood will go thither with me,

I’ll make him the most welcome guest.