But, if I understand aught, there is to be a gay wedding here today; so, if thou mindest not, I would fain rest me in the cool shade within, for I would like to see this fine sight." "Truly, thou art welcome, brother," said the old man, leading the way within.

Meantime, Robin Hood, in his guise of harper, together with Little John and Will Stutely, had come to the church.

Robin sat him down on a bench beside the door, but Little John, carrying the two bags of gold, went within, as did Will Stutely.
So Robin sat by the door, looking up the road and down the road to see who might come, till, after a time, he saw six horsemen come riding sedately and slowly, as became them, for they were churchmen in high orders.

Then, when they had come nearer, Robin saw who they were, and knew them.

The first was the Bishop of Hereford, and a fine figure he cut, I wot.