And, after that, a bowl of wine
In his hand took Robin Hood ;
Until I die, I’ll drink wine, said he,
While I live in the green wood.
Bend all your bows, said Robin Hood,
And with the grey-goose-wing,
Such sport now show, as you would do
In the presence of the king. {319}
They shewed such brave archery,
By cleaving sticks and wands,