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A LITTLE GESTE OF ROBIN HOOD
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Yet he was beguiled, i-wis,
Through a wicked woman, The prioress of Kirksley,
That nigh was of his kin,
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For the love of a knight,
Sir Roger of Doncaster, That was her own special ;
Full evil might they fare !
CCCCLIII They took together their counsel
Robin Hood for to sle, And how they might best do that deed,
His banis for to be.
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Then bespake good Robin,
In place where as he stood, ' To-morrow I must to Kirksley,
Craftily to be letten blood.'
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Sir Roger [and the prioress
A springe for him did] lay, And there they betray'd good Robin Hood,
Through their false play.
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Christ have mercy on his soul,
That died upon the rood ! For he was a good outlaw,
And did poor men much good.
banis] bane, destruction. craftily] skilfully. springe] trap. 574 |
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