13. Robin Hood and the Curtal Friar.
The friar took Robin Hood on his back,
Deep water he did bestride[174]
14. The Marriage of Allen-a-Dale.
He ask'd them seven times in the church,
Lest three times should not be enough[187]
15. Valentine and Ursine.
And kneeling down upon his knee,
Presents him to the king[197]
16. The Miller of Mansfield.
Well, quo' the miller's wife, young man, ye're welcome here;
And, though I say it, well lodgèd shall be[218]
THE BOY'S
BOOK OF BALLADS.
Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne.
