For a story of gallant bold Robin Hood

Unto you I will declare.

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As Robin Hood walkt the forrest along,

Some pastime for to spie,

There he was aware of a jolly shephèrd,

That on the ground did lie.

Arise, arise, cried jolly Robìn,

And now come let me see

What’s in thy bag and bottle ; I say,