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

And we are disposed to be merry this day,

And to kill of the king’s fat deer. {300}

You are brave fellows ! said the bishòp,

And the king of your doings shall know :

Therefore make haste, and come along with me,

For before the king you shall go.

O pardon, O pardon, said bold Robin Hood,

O pardon, I thee pray ;

For it becomes not your lordships coat

To take so many lives away.