Therefore hasten with all thy men, and come to Castle Lea, for there thou mayst lie hidden till thy present danger passeth.

Who are these strangers that thou hast with thee ?" "Why," quoth merry Robin, rising from the grass, "these are certain gentle guests that came with us from the highroad over by Newstead Abbey.

I know not their names, but I have become right well acquaint with this lusty rogue's palm this morning.

Marry, the pleasure of this acquaintance hath dost me a deaf ear and fifty pounds to boot!" Sir Richard looked keenly at the tall friar, who, drawing himself up to his full height, looked fixedly back at the knight.

Then of a sudden Sir Richard's cheeks grew pale, for he knew who it was that he looked upon.
Quickly he leaped from off his horse's back and flung himself upon his knees before the other.