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At night they put up together at the Horse Shoe Inn at Daventry, where they supped off a quarter of venison and a roasted goose. After supper Robin proposed a game at Allfours, on which they drank several bottles of wine, when Robin wanted to sound the depth of his pockets, which he was too close to let him do that night, thongh he went to bed very drunk.

The next morning they breakfasted together, and agreed to travel towards Coventry, where, at the White Bear, they dined, and afterwards refreshed themselves with the landlord, and some excellent wine and alc. After dinner, Robin told his fellow-traveller, that it was a dangerous road they had to pass that evening, and therefore thouglit it advisable to conceal their money in their boots, or some other secure place abont them. The traveller at first refused, but upon seeing Robin pnt a bag of gold down, he drew out his and did the fame. This revived Robin Hood's spirits much. In this manner they travelled several miles before an opportunity or place presented, entertaining themselves with the valiant exploits of bold archers and their men.

They rode very loving along, the traveller intending that night to reach Litchfield, but when they came to a place called Cuckoo's Corner, which parts the roads, Robin told his companion that he was at his journey's end; he must instantly draw his boots off, for there was no time to dispute. Upon which the traveller replied, "I really thought as much, and suspected it from the first hour I came into your company." However, it was no time to hesitate or regret; Robin took his bag, in which were two lundred pieces of gold besides some pieces of silver, dismounted him, and took his horse. With this booty, and being alone, fearing also his