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The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood

Robin Hood and Allan a Dale
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"Be not too sure of that, good uncle," quoth he, "nevertheless, from what I know of him, I think this Curtal Friar will gladly join two such fair lovers, more especially if there be good eating and drinking afoot thereafter." But now one of the band came to say that the feast was spread upon the grass; so, Robin leading the way, the others followed to where the goodly feast was spread.

Merry was the meal.

Jest and story passed freely, and all laughed till the forest rang again.

Allan laughed with the rest, for his cheeks were flushed with the hope that Robin Hood had given him.
At last the feast was done, and Robin Hood turned to Allan, who sat beside him.

"Now, Allan," quoth he, "so much has been said of thy singing that we would fain have a taste of thy skill ourselves.


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