Robin Hood / A collection of all the ancient poems, songs, and ballads, now extant, relative to that celebrated English outlaw. To which are prefixed historical anecdotes of his life.

by Unknown

Whereby my poor heart is slain.

What is thy name ? then said Robin Hood,

Come tell me, without any fail.

By the faith of my body, then said the young man,

My name it is Allin a Dale.

What will thou give me, said Robin Hood,

In ready gold or fee,

To help thee to thy true love again,

And deliver her unto thee ?

I have no money, then quoth the young man,