‘Ffor I dar neuer,’ said þe scheref,

‘Cum before oure kyng;

Ffor if I do, I wot serten

Ffor soþe he wil me heng.’

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The scheref made to seke Notyngham,

Bothe be strete and stye,

And Robyn was in mery Scherwode,

As liȝt as lef on lynde.

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