Whenever did anyone in all the world see one who had slain a man, and was escaping because of it, tripping along the highway like a dainty court damsel, sniffing at a rose the while ?" "Nay, uncle," answered Will Gamwell, "overhaste never churned good butter, as the old saying hath it.

Moreover, I do verily believe that this overstrength of my body hath taken the nimbleness out of my heels.
Why, thou didst but just now rap me thrice, and I thee never a once, save by overbearing thee by my strength." "Nay," quoth Robin, "let us say no more on that score.

I am right glad to see thee, Will, and thou wilt add great honor and credit to my band of merry fellows.

But thou must change thy name, for warrants will be out presently against thee; so, because of thy gay clothes, thou shalt henceforth and for aye be called Will Scarlet." "Will Scarlet," quoth Little John, stepping forward and reaching out his great palm, which the other took, "Will Scarlet, the name fitteth thee well.

Right glad am I to welcome thee among us.