As most had cause to knowe.

3

But one sommers day, as they toke their way

Through the forrest of greene Sherwood,

To kill the kings deare, you shall presently heare

What befell these archers good.

4

They were ware on the roade of three peddlers with loade,

Ffor each had his packe,

Ffull of all wares for countrie faires,