Robin was a proud outlaw,
The while he walked on ground;
So courteous an outlaw as he was one
Was never none y-found.
III
Robin stood in Barnèsdale[709],
And leaned him to a tree;
And by him stood Little John,
A good yeoman was he.
IV
And also did good Scathèlock,
And Much, the miller’s son;
There was none inch of his body,
But it was worth a groom[710].
V
Then bespake him Little John
All unto Robin Hood:
‘Master, an ye would dine betimes
It would do you much good.’
VI
Then bespake him good Robin:
‘To dine I have no lest[711],
Till that I have some bold baron,
Or some uncouth[712] guest,