“Alack and a well a day ;”
Then stepped forth brave Little John,
And ‘Midge’ [295] the millers son,
Which made the young man bend his bow,
When as he see them come.
Stand off, stand off, the young man said,
What is your will with me ?
“You must come before our master straight,
Under yon green wood tree.” {199}
And when he came bold Robin before,