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Maid Marian

CHAPTER XI
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If they should find a voice to complain that we are 'tyrants and usurpers to kill and cook them up in their assigned and native dwelling-place,' we should most convincingly admonish them, with point of arrow, that they have nothing to do with our laws but to obey them.

Is it not written that the fat ribs of the herd shall be fed upon by the mighty in the land?
And have not they withal my blessing?
my orthodox, canonical, and archiepiscopal blessing?
Do I not give thanks for them when they are well roasted and smoking under my nose?
What title had William of Normandy to England, that Robin of Locksley has not to merry Sherwood?
William fought for his claim.

So does Robin.

With whom, both?
With any that would or will dispute it.

William raised contributions.


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