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

But carry us to the coast of France,

And ligge us in the prison strong.

But Simon said, Doe not feare them,

Neither, mastèr, take you no care ;

Give me my bent bow in my hand,

And never a Frenchman will I spare.

“Hold thy peace, thou long lubbèr,

For thou art nought but brags and boast ;

If I should cast thee over-board,

There’s but a simple lubber lost.” {266}