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The king in person, with some lords, To Nottingham did ride, To try what strength and skill affords, To crush the out-laws pride: And as he once before had done, He did again proclaim, That whosoever would take upon, To bring to Nottingham,

Or any place within the lands, Rebellious Robin Hood, Should be preferred in place to stand With those of noble blood. When Robin heard of the same, Within a little space, Into the town of Nottingham, A letter to his grace.

He shot upon an arrow head, One evening cunningly; Which was brought to the king & read, Before his majesty: The tenor of the letter was, That Robin would submit, And be true liege-man to his grace, In any thing that's fit.