All making obeysance to bold Robin Hood,
'Twas a comely sight for to see:—
"What is the matter, master," said Little John,
"That you blow so hastily?"
"O, here is the bishop of Hereford,
And no pardon we shall have."
"Cut off his head, master," said Little John,
"And throw him into his grave."
"O pardon, O pardon," said the bishop,
"O pardon I thee pray;