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The widow and the fatherless He would send means unto ; And those who famine did oppress, Found him a friendly foe: Nor would he do the woman wrong, But see her safe convey'd;                        He would protect with power strong, All those who cray'd his aid.

The Abbot of St. Mary's then, Who undid him before, Was riding with his two hundred men, And gold and silver store; But Robin Hood upon him set With his courageous sparks, And all the coin by force did get, Which was twelve thousand marks.

He bound the Abbot to a tree, And would not let him pass, Before that (to his men and he) His lordship said a mass, Which being done, upon his horse He set him fast astride, And with his face the contrair course, He forced him to ride.