"What is thy name, fellow ?" said he.
"Now," quoth Robin, "I am right glad to hear thee speak, for I began to fear the sight of me had stricken thee dumb.

As for my name, it may be this or it may be that; but methinks it is more meet for thee to tell me thine, seeing that thou art the greater stranger in these parts.
Prythee, tell me, sweet chuck, why wearest thou that dainty garb upon thy pretty body ?" At these words the other broke into a short, harsh roar of laughter.

"By the bones of the Daemon Odin," said he, "thou art the boldest-spoken man that ever I have seen in all my life.

I know not why I do not smite thee down where thou sittest, for only two days ago I skewered a man over back of Nottingham Town for saying not half so much to me as thou hast done.

I wear this garb, thou fool, to keep my body warm; likewise it is near as good as a coat of steel against a common sword-thrust.