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

Whereas Will Stutly lay,

I hold it good, saith Robin Hood,

Wee here in ambush stay,

And send one forth some news to hear,

To yonder palmer fair,

That stands under the castle wall,

Some news he may declare.

With that steps forth a brave young man,

Which was of courage bold,

Thus did hee speak to the old man :