Soe now, brave fellowes, laye on.

17

The first peddlars blowe brake Robins bowe

That he had in his hand;

And Scarlett and John, they eche had one

That they unneath could stand.

18

‘Now holde your handes,’ cride Robin Hood,

‘Ffor ye have got oken staves;

But tarie till wee can get but three,