Whan John came to Notyngham

The ȝatis were sparred ychon;

John callid vp þe porter,

He answerid sone anon.

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‘What is þe cause,’ seid Litul Jon,

‘Þou sparris þe ȝates so fast?’

‘Because of Robyn Hode,’ seid [þe] porter,

‘In depe prison is cast.

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