And stay, good Stutely.

I would have thee take Will Scarlet with thee, for it is meet that he should become acquaint with the ways of the forest." "Now do I thank thee, good master," quoth Stutely, springing to his feet, "that thou hast chosen me for this adventure.

Truly, my limbs do grow slack through abiding idly here.

As for two of my six, I will choose Midge the Miller and Arthur a Bland, for, as well thou knowest, good master, they are stout fists at the quarterstaff.

Is it not so, Little John ?" At this all laughed but Little John and Robin, who twisted up his face.
"I can speak for Midge," said he, "and likewise for my cousin Scarlet.
This very blessed morn I looked at my ribs and found them as many colors as a beggar's cloak." So, having chosen four more stout fellows, Will Stutely and his band set forth to Fosse Way, to find whether they might not come across some rich guest to feast that day in Sherwood with Robin and his band.
For all the livelong day they abided near this highway.