Went hand in hand to the green bower,

The birds sung with pleasure in merry Sherwood,

And ’twas a most joyful hour.

51

And when Robin came in the sight of the bower,

‘Where are my yeomen?’ said he;

And Little John answered, Lo, yonder they stand,

All under the green-wood tree.

52

Then a garland they brought her, by two and by two,