human
O who is yonder, thou proud fellow, That comes down yonder hill? 70
gpt
Yonder is John, bold Robin Hoods man, Shall fight with thee thy fill.
human
What is the matter? saies Little John,
gpt
Master, come tell unto me:
human
My case is bad, cries Robin Hood, 75
gpt
For the shepherd hath conquered me.
human
I am glad of that, cries Little John,
gpt
Shepherd turn thou to me; For a bout with thee I mean to have, Either come fight or flee.
human
With all my heart, thou proud fellòw, For it never shall be said That a shepherds hook at thy sturdy look Will one jot be dismaied.
gpt
I will know, says John,
human
Beshrew thy heart, said Little John,
gpt
Thou basely dost begin.
human
What, dost thou think, thou proud fellow, That thou canst conquer me? Nay, thou shalt know, before thou go, I'll fight before I'le flee.
gpt
Hold thy hand, cry'd bold Robin,
human
I will yield the wager won.
gpt
With all my heart, said Little John, 105
human
To that I will agree; For he is the flower of shepherd swains, The like I did never see.