And were of the Nottingham breed;
Brave Stutely comes then, with seven yeomen,
And did in this manner proceed.
“This infant was called John Little,” quoth he,
“Which name shall be changed anon;
The words we’ll transpose, so where-ever he goes,
His name shall be calld Little John.”
They all with a shout made the elements ring,
So soon as the office was ore;
To feasting they went, with true merriment,