I will take none from thee if thou hast but little." "Alas! It doth grieve me much," said the other, "that I cannot do as thou dost wish.

I have nothing to give thee.

Let me go my way, I prythee.

I have done thee no harm." "Nay, thou goest not," quoth Robin, "till thou hast shown me thy purse." "Good friend," said the other gently, "I have business elsewhere.

I have given thee much time and have heard thee patiently.