In glittering armour most bright.”
Then said the knight, My sovereign liege,
By me they shall be led ;
I’ll venture my blood against bold Robin Hood,
And bring him alive or dead. {332}
One hundred men were chosen straight,
As proper as e’er men saw :
On Midsummer-day they marched away,
To conquer that brave outlaw.
With long yew bows, and shining spears,