I must find refuge: but where?
That is the question." "Where Sir Guy of Gamwell has found it," said Robin Hood, "near the borders of Barnsdale.

There you may dwell in safety with him and fair Alice, till King Richard return, and Little John shall give you safe conduct.

You will have need to travel with caution, in disguise and without attendants, for Prince John commands all this vicinity, and will doubtless lay the country for you and Marian.

Now it is first expedient to dismiss your retainers.

If there be any among them who like our life, they may stay with us in the greenwood; the rest may return to their homes." Some of the baron's men resolved to remain with Robin and Marian, and were furnished accordingly with suits of green, of which Robin always kept good store.
Marian now declared that as there was danger in the way to Barnsdale, she would accompany Little John and the baron, as she should not be happy unless she herself saw her father placed in security.