CCCLV
He askèd men of that country
After Robin Hood,
And eke after that gentle Knight
That was so bold and good.
CCCLVI
When they had him told the case
Our King understood their tale,
And he seizèd in his hand
The Knightès landès all.
CCCLVII
All the pass[886] of Lancashire
He went both far and near,
Till he came to Plompton Park,
He fail’d many of his deer.
CCCLVIII
There[887] our King was wont to see
Herdès many one,
He could unneth[888] find one deer
That bare any good horn.
CCCLIX
The King was wonder wroth withall,
And swore by the Trinity,
‘I would I haddè Robin Hood,
With eyes I might him see.