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Robin Hood saves three shooters

Twelve months a year
Count or don't count.
But the most joyful of the year
Happy month of May.

Here comes, here comes Robin Hood
Through the grass, through the meadows
And he sees an old widow
Upon entering Nottingham.

- What do you hear, mistress, in your town? –
Robin Hood asked the old woman.
– I heard that my three sons
They wait for the priest before the execution.

- Tell me, why did the sheriff condemn them?
For what, for what guilt:
They burned the church, killed the priest,
Was the husband's wife taken away from him?

- No, sir, they are not guilty of anything.
– Why is the court punishing them?
- Because they are the royal hind
Killed with you, Robin Hood.

– I remember you and your sons.
I have been in their debt for a long time.
I swear on my head, said Robin Hood,
I will help you in trouble!

Here comes, here comes Robin Hood
Dear to Nottingham
And he sees: the old pilgrim
Weaving through the hills.

- What do you hear in the world, gray pilgrim? –
Robin Hood asked the old man.
– We have three brothers in Nottingham prison
They will lead you to your death that night.

- Put on my clothes, pilgrim.
Give me your rags,
And here are forty silver coins for you -
And drink to my health!

“Your outfit is rich,” answered the pilgrim, “
My clothes are thin.
Over the old in need and over the poor in need
Don't laugh, son, never.

- Take, old man, my rich outfit.
Give me your clothes
And twenty heavy gold coins
I'll give it to you in addition!

Robin Hood put on the pilgrim's cap,
Not knowing where the back is and where the front is.
- I swear on my head, it will fly off my head,
It'll get to the point soon!

Robin Hood wore the pilgrim's pants.
The pants were good:
Holes in the knees, holes in the sides,
Patch below the back.

Robin Hood put on the old man's shoes
And he said: “Others will be recognized.”
You can tell by the dress,
Seeing what he was wearing!

He put on a patched cloak with holes in it,
And all that's left for him is
Use a stick to lean on and take on your shoulder
A bag full of bread.

Robin Hood walks with a limp
Dear to Nottingham,
And he was the first to meet
The sheriff is arrogant himself.

“Save and have mercy,” said Robin Hood. –
In my old age I fell into need.
And if you pay honestly for your work,
I will go to your executioner!

- You will receive pants and a caftan, old man,
Two pints of wine and grub.
Yes, I'll give thirteen pence in money
Because you will become an executioner!

But suddenly Robin Hood turned around
And from stone to stone - leap.
“I swear on my head,” exclaimed the sheriff, “
You are still a cheerful old man!

- I was never an executioner, sheriff,
I have never washed a loop.
And I'll be in hell if I go to work
To you, to your king!

I'm not that poor, honorable sheriff.
Take a look at this bag:
There's a crust of bread here, a leg of lamb
And a small ringing horn.

The horn was given to me by my friend Robin Hood.
Now I'm leaving him.
And if I put the horn to my lips,
He will sound the trumpet of trouble for you.

“Blow,” laughed the arrogant sheriff, “
Scare sparrows and tits.
Trumpet as much as you want, as long as your eyes
They won't get out of their eye sockets!

Robin Hood blew his horn slowly,
And the space responded with a roar.
And the sheriff sees: one and a half hundred horses
The surrounding mountains descend from the surrounding mountains.

And Robin Hood blew the horn again,
Turning his face to the meadows,
And the sheriff sees: sixty fellows
Ride on horseback to Nottingham.

-What kind of people are these? - the sheriff exclaimed.
- My! - answered Robin Hood. –
They came to visit you, sheriff,
And they won’t go home in vain.

That night the prison gates opened,
Having released three,
And instead of three young hunters
The sheriff alone was hanged.

Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow

The sheriff whispered: “Wait a minute!” –
The sheriff's palms are itchy.
- I’ll weave a rope for you, bandit,
I'll get you, Robin Hood.

The sheriff goes to the Tower to the throne,
And he says: “Sir,
The need is extinguished, show them if you please
Power vertical.

- I see England needs a king,
It's up to the sheriff to decide.
He submitted a report, but he had nothing to do with it,
What if a thief is walking?

Shake around, ask anyone -
I will execute the villain myself.
Cunning, Yuli, even though the forest fell,
Set a trap for the thieves.

The sheriff returned to his home in Nottingham,
I chewed my nails, found it,
How to set a trap for men -
Simple and good.

To strengthen spiritual bonds
Let's throw a feast for the peasants.
To boast of shooting, they will flock in droves -
The simpleton loves the tournament!

The prize is a silver arrow,
The point is made of gold.
And Robin Hood will be right there,
To get it.

News of the tournament reached the forest,
And Robin said: “Let's go.”
Drink a beer, shoot a little,
Let's take the arrow at the same time.

A forest tramp named Dave
He intervened and gave advice:
– If one day I hid in the shadows,
Don't go out into the light.

Respect others. I got involved in a whim -
Give me the golden arrow.
And I don’t care that the sheriff’s army
Waiting on every corner.

– I’m not looking for sweets in Nottingham,
Gold is not a decoy.
I know the sheriff is angry and arrogant,
Let's tease him once.

“Let’s take a chance,” agreed Little John. –
But also my own mother
Among the crowd and in the midst of shooting
They shouldn't recognize us.

Come on, come on, take off your raincoats,
We are recognized in green
And if you take off your raincoats, look for fistulas,
I'm staring in vain.

I'll be in white, I have a red cloak,
Blue will suit you
Does it matter what kind of cloth?
When will you risk your head?

The shooters scattered through the market crowd,
Everyone for themselves.
The sheriff gaped for an hour in vain;
Then he started the fight.

The people grumbled: “Apparently Hood got cold feet.”
Or didn't know the news
God knows, he could become the best,
The pride of the entire area.

The sheriff said: - Spiritual bonds
There are countless of them in our region.
But your ideal was not successful,
He is unfamiliar with honor.

The people are gullible, but simple-minded.
Naive, like a child.
And the villain deceived people,
Making you believe in yourself.

Robin was silent, biting his lip.
Lowering the hood over his forehead.
“My lord sheriff, you are unfair.
I'll correct you again.

Add the staple and reduce the bread -
You have no equal here.
Give it time, and I’ll get my strength in
Right into your spine."

In the square people are shouting: “Come on!”
The yellow coat will win!
And the red cloak, this one is totally cool,
Have you seen what he does?

Robin Hood himself was in a red cloak,
His outfit is bright.
The bowstring sings, sends tirelessly
Arrow after arrow in a row.

The rod was split by his arrow,
And people from the stands shout:
- Well, guys, such a hand
Robin Hood himself did not know.

The sheriff softened his watery gaze,
His thin-lipped mouth curled:
- You defeated everyone, you deserved the arrow,
The people are proud of you.

And by the fire in Sherwood Forest
Robin told his friends:
- He doesn’t know who he gave the arrow to,
He needs to find out.

“One day,” said Little John, “
My advice was useful.
I can talk about raincoats, about any things...
Would you like a second tip?

- Baby, it’s difficult with such a mind
Keep your mouth shut.
Please don't store what you're hoarding inside,
Otherwise you will be torn apart.

– The advice is this: write a letter:
So, they say, sheriff, and so...
I'm returning the prize, you choke on it,
I wish you continued blessings.

- Not bad! But how to deliver a letter
Straight to his desk?
- You know, write! We will solve everything -
There will be an ambassador for you!

I will tie your letter to an arrow,
I'll direct it to the lord through the window.
And let him choke on the pie,
When it arrives.

And Robin immediately wrote a letter:
"Keeper of bonds and shackles
I am sending a golden arrow as a gift -
And a few kind words.

Live modestly, maintain honor,
Don't rob people
Avoid theft. Yours sincerely
Sherwood Lord Robin Hood."

Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne

When the forests glisten in the dew
And every leaf is long,
It's so fun to wander in the forest
And listen to the bird whistle!

The thrush chirps, having found itself
Shelter among the branches,
So loud that in your own forest
Robin Hood woke up.

“I swear,” he said cheerfully, “
I dreamed of a glorious battle;
I dreamed of two strong shooters,
Fighting with me.

They overpowered me
And they took away my bow.
If I weren't Robin here in the forest,
If I spare the two of them.”

John Little said:
“Like a fast wind - a dream;
Like the wind that blew today
And tomorrow – where is he?”

“Hurry, cheerful friends,
Be, John, and you are ready;
I'm going to the green forests
Look for my shooters."

Get dressed, no one forgot
Take the quiver and arrows,
And away, into the green forests,
We went to shoot.

They came to the green forest,
To their old meadow
And they saw what it was worth
There is a shooter under the tree.

He has a dagger and a sword at his side
Touched mine.
He was dressed in horse skin
And with a mane and a tail.

And John said: “Mr.
Stand under the tree
And I alone will go to the shooter
Find out who he is."

“You, John, have not become a treasure at all,
And sadness takes over me,
How often, falling behind myself,
I send people forward.

It's not a trick to recognize a trickster,
Conversing with a rogue.
And if my bow had not cracked,
You should repent of that.”

We decided to go our separate ways
Both Robin Hood and John.
John went to Bernisdel, where
He knows all the paths.

When he came to Bernisdel,
His sigh was heavy
He is his two comrades
Found them dead.

And Scarlet ran away on foot
Among the stones and stumps,
The sheriff was chasing him
With his guards.

“I’ll shoot an arrow,” said John, “
Christ gives me a sign
I'll stop the sheriff
So that he doesn’t rush so much.”

And immediately he fired an arrow
Long John on his bow,
But there was a bow from a thin branch,
He broke.

“Why, why are you, evil branch,
Did it grow on a tree?
You didn't bring me any help,
And there is so much, so much evil.”

But the shot, even if it was accidental,
Still, it didn’t go to waste,
Among the sheriff's people
William of Trent fell.

Oh, it would be better if William were at home,
Depressed by sadness,
What to meet this morning
The arrow that John threw.

But they claim that in battle
Five is worth more than three.
John Little is taken by the sheriff
And, tied up, he lay down on the moss.

John kept us quite busy.
What did Robin Hood do?
When to the mighty shooter
Are his feet leading him?

Robin said: “Good afternoon!”
"Hello!" - said another.
"Judging by your bow,
You're not a bad shooter."

“I’m free,” said the shooter, “
In my time!
Robin answered: “I will
Your guide."

"I'm looking for an exile here,
Whose name is Robin Hood?
I would rather meet him,
Than a golden vessel."

"You will meet Robin, gunslinger,
When you come with me;
In the green grove we first
Let's have fun with the game.

First we will show our dexterity,
Having chosen this whole one.
And we will meet Robin Hood,
Perhaps here soon."

They cut the bushes
In the forest where the hops curled.
And they wove crosses from them,
Wanting to shoot at the target.

“Begin,” said Robin Hood, “
Begin, my comrade!
“Oh, no, I swear,” he replied, “
I will stand behind you."

And Hood's first shot on target
It was an inch past;
Although the stranger was clever,
But he couldn’t shoot like that.

With his second arrow the shooter
The hops slightly scratched
But Robin shot the arrow
And splits the target.

He said: “God bless you,
You shot well here,
And if the heart is like a hand,
You’re no better than Gud.”

“Tell me your name?” –
The shooter asked him.
“No,” Robin answered, “not yet.”
You won’t have your say.”

He said: “I live in the mountains,
To catch Robin
And they call Guy of Gisborne when
They want to call me."

“I live in the forest,” was the answer, “
I've been teasing you for a long time,
I am Bernisdale's Robin Hood,
And you were looking for me."

Everyone could see the rootless
A treat for the eyes:
Look at the fighting shooters,
To the dark shine of swords.

How those arrows fought,
I could watch for two hours;
Neither Robin Hood nor Guy of Gisborne
We didn't think about running away.

But Robin Hood stumbled
Oh little stump,
With terrible power Guy of Gisborne
He was hit in the side.

“Save me,” cried Good,
Save, Mother of Christ.
Doesn't suit anyone
Die before your time."

Robin Hood called to Mary
And again full of strength,
And, striking from above,
He put Guy to bed.

He grabbed the enemy's head,
Stuck on a longbow:
"You've been a traitor all your life
And suddenly he stopped being one.”

And Robin took the Irish knife,
He cut his face;
One would recognize Guy, who
Not born of a woman.

And he said: “Well, lie down, Sir Guy,
Be happy with your fate;
For the evil blow of my hand
You will take my outfit."

He put his cloak on Guy,
What is greener than leaves?
Himself clothed in horse skin
From toes to head.

"Your bow and arrows and trumpet
I'll take it with me far away,
I'll visit my people
I'll go to Bernisdal."

And Robin Hood set off,
Blowing Guy's horn;
Bending over John Little,
The sheriff heard the sound.

“Listen,” said the sheriff, “
Justice has been completed.
That's why Guy's horn blows,
That Robin Hood died.

Started early today
Sir Guy of Gisborne's horn."
And here he is in horse skin
The shooter approaches them.

“Ask for what you want. Guy,
I’m happy to give you everything.”
“No need,” Robin answered, “
No awards for me.

My lord has been defeated by me.
Let me kill the servant;
And no other awards
I can’t ask.”

“Madman,” answered the sheriff, “
You could become rich.
But since you ask so little,
Can I refuse?

Heard Mr. John
And I realized that the time had come.
"With Christ's power in the heavens
“I’m free,” he said.

Here to John, untie him,
Robin Hood bent down
But only the guards and the sheriff
They'll take him again.

Robin took his Irish knife,
Cut the bonds of the hands
And legs, and then gave it to John,
Like a gift, Sir Guy's bow.

John raised his bow and
Arrow to the handle,
And the sheriff saw it
And he started to run.

Fled back to Nottingham
As soon as I could, Sheriff,
And the guards rushed after him,
Ahead of him.

But no matter how fast he ran
And no matter how he jumped,
Hit with an arrow in the back
He's happy John.

Robin Hood and the Bishop

It happened, so I heard -
If you want, check it out -
When the bishop was looking for tramps
Among the northern villages.

The main prey was Robin Hood.
He was surrounded in the forest.
The roads are closed, the hills are guarded,
Passers-by will report.

He ran along crooked paths,
Behind him are soldiers on horseback;
At a trot they rushed on his heels -
Suddenly he saw a house.

The shack is thin, a rotten fence,
The roof was barely holding on.
Robin knocks on the old woman's door:
- Hide me here, widow.

- Who are you? – the widow asked him. –
Tell me what your name is.
- I'm outlawed. Everyone knows me.
My name is Robin Hood.

I'm being chased, the house is surrounded,
The soldiers took my trail
The bishop will find it and hang him.
There is no mercy for me here.

- When you really are that Robin Hood,
Who warmed me up
Don't be afraid, no one will find you here,
As long as you are with me, you are whole.

When winter was outside,
When the family froze,
I brought boots and a dress for the kids.
Do not remember? But I remember.

- So lend me a gray dress,
And yarn and spindle,
And you put on my green camisole,
Take the onion at the same time.

Robin Hood put on an old woman's dress,
He bent over and groaned.
Soldiers run past in pursuit.
They told him to let him through.

He wanders into the thicket, propped up with a stick,
Suddenly he hears Little John
Threatens: - I will treat the witch with an arrow,
The hag is on the rampage!

“Wait,” Robin shouted, “hold the arrow!”
Don't even think about killing the leader.
You are an excellent shooter, I value my life,
It's already short.

Meanwhile the bishop entered the house,
He shouted to his people, furious:
- The robber is hiding from the slums!
Serve Robin Hood now!

They tied up the old woman and took her away by force,
Mounted on horseback,
The bishop prances on a raven,
Don't hide your fun.

As soon as they entered the dark forest,
The horses stood up, snoring.
A hundred shooters are aiming at them point blank,
The path doesn't let you through.

The bishop shuddered: “What kind of thief?”
Where did they come from here?
The old woman said: “My judgment
It's like Robin Hood is here.

- And who are you? – he said in confusion.
- Bishop, don’t scold yourself.
But to explore the question deeper,
Look under my skirt.

- Let's run! - and lashed the horse with a whip -
Damn this day and hour!
- Bishop, if you turned into the forest,
Stay with us for a while.

John carefully took him off his horse.
– What an interesting guest!
Our acquaintance is an honor for me,
It's nice that you had a chance.

Robin spread his cloak in the grass
And he said politely:
- Bishop, let me have your wallet,
Let's see what you brought.

Exactly five hundred English pounds.
In truth, it's not a bad jackpot.
“Now,” said Robin, “let him go away.”
But John objected: “No, really.”

The Bishop will sing Mass for us! –
He screwed his butt to the oak tree.
- Put your soul, father, in prayer,
So that prayer will be of use.

The bishop sang the service heart-rendingly,
The guest was sent home.
He rode off on horseback in a special manner -
Holding the mare's tail.

The Jolly Shepherd of Wakefield

There lived a cheerful shepherd in the town of Wakefield,
He led the herd to pasture.
“Neither a knight, nor a squire, nor a proud baron,”
The shepherd once said,
They won’t dare go to Wakefield
Dear, what I paved.

Three young men heard those words -
Robin himself, Will Scarlet and John,
They decided to teach the shepherd a lesson,
So that he doesn't boast like that.

When they came out of the forest to him,
The shepherd says: “Come on, stop!”
The royal path is closed to you, tramps,
Take a roundabout path.

Then Robin said: “Beware, shepherd boy!”
There are three of us, and you are alone here.
- So much the better - let the word spread,
Like three, I was the only one who defeated.

He rested his foot on a boulder stone,
He stood with his back to the rosehip,
And all summer day until the evening dawn
He repelled enemy attacks.

But by evening their swords became dull,
The shield cracked, followed by another,
And Robin exclaimed: “Wait, friends,”
It's time for us to end this fight!

No shepherd could have been braver than you
I'll never meet you on the road.
Would you like to give up your craft?
Go with me into the green forest?

- If you wait until Michaelmas,
When should I be paid?
I will gladly take my favorite sword
And with him I will serve you.

Come with me, I will treat you:
There is beer, and meat, and cheese.
“In my forest,” says Robin Hood, “
The feast will be richer for you.

What if you leave your job?
And you will share the share with me,
I'll give you a green outfit
And the brown color is different.

- I decided - as soon as Michaelmas day
The owner will pay me a bribe,
I'll finish my service, that's right I said
Wolves and thieves are in trouble,
And then I’ll take my trusty bow in my hands
And I’ll go to the forest to see you in an instant.

Robin Hood and the Tanner

In Nottingham there lived a tanner, Arthur-a-Bland,
He had an obstinate character.
And neither the squire, nor the lord, but at least the devil himself,
I wouldn't dare mess with him.

He wandered here and there, through forests and fields,
Taking the faithful staff with you.
Go out to see it, at least two of you, at least three of you -
You'll be glad if you stay alive.

One day he was walking through Sherwood Forest
Along the path among the green grass,
Where is the timid deer under the tree canopy?
He runs away when he hears footsteps.

The daring Robin Hood saw him here,
And he was an expert at pranks.
I overtook the young man and stood in his way,
And he said to him sternly:

“Notch it on your nose - you need a pass in the forest,
Without paper there is now only a stump.
You can't get away from me, you look like a thief,
Whose target is the royal deer.

Please obey: the king entrusted the forest to me!
It’s better not to touch the beast in the thicket.
So stop, tell me who he is,
And watch me if you lie!”

“Since you have been appointed as a forester in this forest
Represent royalty
I need to call the guard to tie me up.
They’ll come running and we’ll have fun to our heart’s content.”

“We’ll get by like this – there’s only a nickel’s worth of work to do,
Don't shoot a deer while running.
I'll go away while I'm still alive - to take aim at you
In the blink of an eye I can.

“He who has a weapon is considered a brave man -
But I don't care about arrows and bows.
I’ll grab you on the top of your head and I’ll wean you off,
Shoot at unarmed yeomen."

“It’s not the tongue that’s the broom, and you’ve gotten carried away.
Be nicer to me, boy.
If you start being rude, then I'll talk some sense into you
I’ll have to, and then don’t whine.”

“Whoever makes a lot of threats will not give much in action,
And your threats are nonsense.
I've seen people like that: you're just daring in appearance,
But if you touch it, it will be trash.”

Robin unfastened the belt with the sword, threw it away,
He put his bow and arrows in the grass.
I took an oak tie an inch thick,
That he always served him faithfully.

“To be fair, let’s cast lots,”
Who will take which baton?
I don't want the rumor to be true
That guns give you luck.”

“My staff is eight feet tall,” Arthur said, “
I won't give it to you, just know that.
I've been going with him for a long time, I'll kill a bull with him,
And even more so for you, bastard.”

Robin shined his cudgel right in the forehead,
And the tanner sat down in pain.
Blood flooded my face, and for a moment I became blind,
He died, turned white like chalk.

But he shook himself and came to his senses, Arthur-a-Bland
And he received his sight for strange things.
He moved so that from the wounds onto the green caftan
The blood rushed - the caftan turned brown.

The ataman roared like a wild boar,
When he sees that the pack is close.
So he grabbed Arthur and almost broke him
Your stick on his side.

Ribs are crushed in a fight, they circle in the clearing,
Everyone strives to get into trouble,
They nail without mercy, so that the chips fly,
But not every blow is reflected.

Robin will crack - the trees will shake in the forest,
Arthur will hit - the earth will tremble.
Sweat in a stream, dust in a column, the world is shaking,
And the blows ripple in your eyes.

“Let’s end the quarrel,” Robin Hood finally said. –
Take care of your health, man.
If we foolishly break each other's heads
Our enemies will have fun.

I'll give you a pass: you distinguished yourself in the fight.
I let you wander, so be it!”
“I walked here before, didn’t ask anyone,
And now you won’t be forced to ask.”

“You convinced me, now tell me -
What trade do you do?
Where do you live, what do you chew, where do you get food,
What are you trading, why and how much.”

“I am a tanner. At first light I work for lunch.
In Nottingham I realized what was what.
If you want to come and bring a couple of skins,
I won’t take a penny from you.”

“Thank you for your work,” Robin Hood told him, “
I believe you will not take back your words.
Since I was going to be friends, tan the skins for nothing,
So I am glad to serve you.

If you give up your craft tomorrow,
Here in the forest I will provide shelter.
You will be fed and clothed, and a lot of coins
I will give you Robin Hood."

"If it's true your name is Robin Hood
(I can see by the blow - you’re not lying),
I'll shake wallets with you in the forest,
In a fight, you’ve seen for yourself that I’m good.

Enlighten me: how can I find John?
The one people keep talking about?
By the way, he is related to me, even though he forgot about me,
I will be glad to see him."

"It's fast!" - and Robin Hood blew his horn.
And he hasn’t finished blowing his trumpet yet -
Fierce and armed, Little John rushes
Through the forest, through the meadow at full speed.

"What's happened? – Little John asked him. –
Answer the question more precisely.
What kind of guy appeared next to you?
Did he inflict wounds on you?”

“Yes, we warmed up a bit with this tanner,
I should be more modest:
He is a master at work and not a weakling in battle -
He expertly tanned the skin for me.”

“Since you praise it so much, let’s check it in practice -
It's not a sin to talk to a guy.
We'll wave the club and argue about
How to cut cloth into walnut.

“Wait a minute, he’s not a simple man,
If you touch him, you won’t be happy.
He is both your relative and a dashing yeoman,
And his name is Arthur-a-Bland.”

John immediately jumped up and howled with joy,
And he threw the club into the bushes.
And the tanner was so grabbed by the big guy,
That he almost broke his neck.

Robin took them by the hands - and here is a round dance
He squatted around the oak tree!
“From now on, the three of us will go in this life,
Everywhere together - both in battle and at the table.

We swear that we will always be together,
For each other - and this is the law.
And if they sing a song, let them remember three -
Robin, Arthur and Little John."

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© Maxim Kantor, 2015

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© AST Publishing House LLC, 2015

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The Tale of the Deeds of Robin Hood

Song one

Listen, I'll tell you
What was Robin Hood like?
Arrow, noose or knife
Life is not given in vain.

He lived against fate
And he hated knowing.
That's why they called him a thief,
That he didn't let me steal.

He was known as a robber, but was
More honest than you and me.
And although he lived outside the law,
There was a different law.

He revered the Mother of God
And he always said
That none of the wives have ever
It won't do any harm.

In Barnsdale once Little John
I asked him in front of everyone
What should he do in the gang?
What is good and what is sin?

- Explain who to shake,
and with whom to moderate your agility.
Where to run, who to squeeze,
Who to beat off?

And Robin explained to him:
- There is only God above us -
Don't touch the plowman and the widows,
And those who helped us.

But the sheriff and priests,
Merciless as a knife
Have no mercy: they will kill you
If you don't kill them.

“I’ll keep that in mind,” said Little John. –
I won’t let them down.
Well, now it's time to go to the table,
I'm really hungry.

It's time to have a drink or snack,
Fasting is of no use to me, Robin.
And Robin Hood answered him:
- Wait a little.

We have a custom in the forest
And don’t break the trace:
What we're missing here is
Who pays for lunch?

We are waiting for the moneybag: I'm at the table
I won't sit down without guests.
In company the glass is fuller,
The feast is more fun.

Go to the fork in three roads
Take cover there nearby
And as soon as the rider appears,
Slow him down.

Grab it by the fat sides
And dragged here -
Deer tastes better when it's game
gentlemen will pay.

Baron, bishop or count -
Assign the prey yourself.
Take anyone - you'll be right,
Any rich man will do.

Skatelock, Little John and Much
They lay in ambush
Hour after hour, the day has gone out,
Suddenly - a horseman in the distance.

The rider is stooped, downcast and gray,
It's about to fall,
There is no arrogance, gloss and manners,
Mouth crooked with grief.

“Sir knight, hold your horse,”
Little John said,
Let's go ahead, lunch is waiting for us,
I see you are tired.

-Who sent you? - asked the rider.
And John said, mockingly:
- We’ll give reception behind that bush,
And Robin Hood is our prince.

– I heard the name; They say,
The tramp has a conscience.
Gives the reception - then let's go,
I won't refuse to eat.

Robin met them and sat them down:
- It's time to go to the table!
We've been waiting for you for three hours,
The chefs tried their best!

Pheasant, and swan, and deer -
Hunting is not bad;
Eat your fill and drink plenty -
Guests don't feel sorry for the wine!

“I forgot when I ate like that,”
The guest said in response,
I hope my turn will come
Giving you lunch.

“Thank you,” said Robin Hood, “
But the soul demands
No chickens in exchange, no wines in exchange,
And a penny!

- And I would be glad to pay for lunch,
Yes, there is no money at all;
Master, I am poorer than you -
Not even five coins.

- It’s as if there’s not a penny?
I'm really surprised.
I'm upset and grieving at heart,
What damage are you suffering?

Believe me, they often tell me
That the wallet is empty -
And as soon as you shake it, you’ll find it
Coins under the hollow.

Ah, knight, it’s not good to lie,
God will punish you.
You will order me to lend you,
So that you can pay?

John, look, what if our guest
Forgot about capital?
John took the guest's clothes in a handful,
I searched in detail.

- He didn’t lie - an empty wallet,
The pockets are empty.
Apparently, he really ran aground
And naked like an orphan.

- Pour some wine for the orphan.
Listen, you poor man,
How did you get to this life?
What a goal - like the rest of the people?

Wasted money on girls?
It happens - hubby
He will squander his wife's capital,
And then ran away.

– There was a castle, a strong family
And the family is a hundred years old.
But my family is in poverty,
And tomorrow there will be no castle.

I've known better years
Different times.
When the house was full of friends,
Around the table are relatives.

Everything collapsed one day, suddenly.
Everything has come to an end.
My eldest son is in trouble -
And with him I am, father.

The boy went to the tournament
And he’s healthy to fight!
And I had to pay a fine
For the blood shed.

I have a house and land - all as collateral
Gave to one abbey.
When I don’t pay on time -
Then the blood of the family is gone.

I should repay the loan
Until tomorrow.
The abbot is cruel, and duty is duty,
He ruined me.

- How much do you owe and to whom?
Please don't lie.
- Four hundred pounds are waiting
At St Mary's Abbey.

- What are you going to do?
When will the land be deprived?
- Since you can’t stand on the ground,
There will be ships.

I'll sail overseas, there,
Where beyond Jerusalem
The battle is going on with the pagans.
Let's stand for the faith.

- Where are the true friends?
Which ones did you feed?
- While they are rich, they are in a hurry to come to you.
But the poor man is not nice to them.

- And there is not one at all,
Who could guarantee?
- Who will take pity on the poor?
One crucified God.

– You can’t take money from God,
God was not given to us then.
Didn't get to know him
Neither Peter nor John.

Find another intercessor,
Or trouble will come!
- No, I can’t find it. Only the Mother of God -
He was always faithful to her.

Your intercessor is good!
And even if you go all over England -
You won't find anything more reliable!

Come on, John, go to our cache,
Rifle through the chests
Get four hundred coins -
And for sure!
“I don’t understand,” Much remarked, “
Do we take or give?
- We are fulfilling our vow,
And there is a lot of honor in that.

It's not good for there to be a knight
And poor and wretched,
And so that the villain of the highways
It didn't help him!

Give him some more pants
And we'll make a cloak!
Where have you seen a knight?
Ragged like that?

Little John was shredding cloth,
I guessed by eye
I measured the length of the bow,
And three feet to spare.

“Well, you know,” Much told him, “
There's more than enough money for pants here.
To such diligent furriers
Work with Satan!

“Don’t be sorry, because you’re not a priest,”
Will Skatelock intervened,
Find a couple of good spurs
And a pair of boots to go with them.

- Here are the spurs, harness and bridle,
Cloth, coins, cloak;
But, Robin, we need a horse -
I'll carry the luggage at a gallop.

- Take the bay stallion
And a new saddle!
To the one who is loved by the Virgin,
Lucky today.

And in a year you will pay me back
Under a big tree!
It will wrap itself
Just in time for the spring smoke.

One thing is wrong - we need a page,
If the knight is so handsome.
Go together - to a rich house
Otherwise you won't come in.

You also have a guide -
John will also become a page.
Although he wants to eat too often
And he drinks too much!

Song two

I will always remember Barnsdale,
Where Robin helped me.
There is only one day left to arrive in York,
The deadline has arrived.

So the knight ran at full speed
And he said to John:
- We will win the argument tomorrow
At St. Mary's Abbey!

Meanwhile, the miserly abbot
He said in his circle:
- Today the year ends
How a knight took out a loan.

Called to dinner at the abbey
Judge, sheriff, prior.
There is no mercy for debtors here -
The verdict is known.

- Four hundred coins loan,
And if he doesn't return it,
His land with all its goods
He will move to the abbey.

“That is true,” said the prior, “
But the day is still burning.
You will see: the debtor will come
And he will beg us.

- Since the knight disappeared over the seas,
There is no trace of him:
There is hunger, cold and plague,
The tramp is not alive.

“I am sad,” said the prior, “
To be so fair.
I'm sad but compelled
Ruin the poor guy.

- I swear by my gray beard,
That's a righteous catch.
And the fat key to that speech
Added a couple of words:

“He was hanged a long time ago,”
And, truly, it serves it right.
Which means the land doesn’t care
We'll take you to the abbey.

And now - sunset, and the abbot is happy,
That the knight will not come.
But the servants come in and say
Like a knight at the gate.

And the knight to his companions
He ordered to cover the armor:
- Appear in rags, like a pilgrim,
To hide your strength.

Wearing rough cloaks
On top of shiny armor.
The gatekeeper hurries to open the door for them:
- Sir knight, the abbot is waiting!

But what kind of horses do you have?
I've never seen anything like it!
- Give my horses some oats -
That is the pride of the horsemen.

Crossed the yard and entered the hall -
Hold the debt accountable.
Judge, Sheriff, Prior, Abbot
They eat lunch there.

- I am so pleased, gentlemen,
Get here on time!
The abbot was not happy about the visit:
-Have you brought your debt to me?

“Not a penny,” the knight answered.
The abbot became more cheerful:
- Judge, I warned you!
Drink my health!

- Why did you have to come?
Since you didn't bring money?
- I came to pray to postpone
Just a question for a day!

“The day is over,” said the judge, “
We will not give a delay.
- Oh, sir judge, we are friends!
Don't be relentless!

The judge said: "I will divide
All the profit is with the abbot.”
“Then I pray to the sheriff!”
The sheriff said: “You’re being naughty!”

“Then, oh good sir abbot,
I appeal to you again!
Defer payment, you are good and holy,
Show love to Christ!

And I will become your servant
And a devoted slave,
Until I save money
Give it for your father's house.

– We will not return this house to you –
You lost your bet.
I swear by my Savior,
That he was crucified on the cross.

- In the name of the good Christ,
That he was born of a virgin,
O brothers, I appeal to you -
Hear that groan.

After all, if anyone is struck down by need,
Under the yoke of poverty -
That God, who was born in a stable,
Obliged to protect.

The abbot boiled and flew into a rage:
- Enough, finally!
You have tarnished the honor of a knight -
Get out of the abbey, you liar!

- Indeed, I asked enough.
Shouldn't be a fighter
Kneel and serve
A miser and a scoundrel.

Me at tournaments and in battles
I had to stand up for my honor.
On hikes I forgot about fear
And I don't know how to lie.

The judge sighed: “I’m truly sorry.”
You had to suffer.
Abbot, give him some money.
- I'll give you a hundred. - Give me two.

“I swore off borrowing money from my brothers.”
And there is no need -
And the knight poured out onto the table
Four hundred coins.

- Here's gold, abbot, count it!
The abbot opened his mouth
Eye bulging, spilled glass
And he doesn't chew anymore.

The knight left the hall,
The rip off your shoulders.
And he sings songs, akimbo,
Entering your castle.

The wife meets you at the gate:
- Come in, my lord.
Are you broke? We are all good
Shall we give it to the abbey?

– Wife, pray for those who saved –
They won't let us fall
Nowadays it has become a protection for us
Robber Robin Hood!

And a year later to Barnsdale Forest
We came to the shooters' feast
A hundred people, and ahead
The knight himself arrived.

A hundred long bows as a gift to the fugitives,
A hundred bundles of sharp arrows,
Yes, barrels of strong wine,
To take a break from work,

Horse, and harness, and bull,
Gloves, rings, food;
The table was set under the tree -
And they began to sing songs.

Then they decided to shoot at the target -
Here they don’t let you miss,
And the winner has a message:
- Be brave like Robin Hood!

Night has come, but I can’t sleep -
They buzz until three o'clock:
Whoever outdrinks others is a hero,
And they will reward you with a ribbon!

And until the morning dawn
We didn't part here
Brave Knight Richard Lee
And brave Robin Hood.

Song three

Dear Sirs,
I'll tell you now
How John the Little Servant Was.
And my story is funny.

Once upon a time the youth came together
With weapons to the meadow.
Brought to the competition
John Little bow.

Three times he shot the arrow
And cut a thin rod,
And, surprised, the sheriff looked,
How accurately the arrows hit.

“I swear to Christ,” said the sheriff, “
That he suffered on the cross,
This is the best of the shooters,
Which one have I met?

Tell me, clever man,
What's your name here?
In what country were you born?
And where do you live here?

- Holdernes is my homeland,
My relatives told me
My comrades are calling
Reynold Greenleaf me.

- Would you like, Reynold Greenleaf,
Stay here with me
And become twenty marks a year
A devoted servant to me?

“I don’t know about my lord,”
John answered him. –
I'm glad to serve you when
He will let me go.

John was suspended for a year
Serve from the same day.
And the sheriff immediately gave him
Nice horse.

John Little conceived it himself
Be a sheriff's servant
Although he planned cruelly
Take revenge on the sheriff.

But he said: “By Christ Himself.”
I can swear
The sheriff will always find in me
Good servant!

On Thursday it happened that the sheriff
Goes hunting
And John was forgotten in bed,
Having slept through his departure.

He fasted without bread
Until midday.
“When,” he said, “the housekeeper,
Will you feed me?

Sit all morning on an empty stomach
There is no more hunting
And I ask you, let me
Now I have to eat lunch.

- Until the master arrives,
You neither eat nor drink.
- And I swear by the Savior
Break your head!

But the housekeeper did not want
Listen to the speeches
Looked at the pantry
And locked the door tighter.

And Little John gave it to him
Such a blow
Which immediately doubled
A gray-haired old man.

Then he kicked the door down,
Bending down, he entered the closet,
And immediately ale and wine
He poured a glass.

“Won’t you also have a drink with me?” –
He told the old man. –
Me, may he live at least a hundred years,
Nobody forgot.

John Little for five
He drank and ate in the closet.
The fat cook lived in the kitchen,
He was strong and brave.

- A good servant is one who sleeps
Until midday
And then he dares to speak
To others: “Feed me.”

Three times after these words
He hit John.
- I swear, blows to the soul, -
Said jolly John. –

You are a real person
And in this he is similar to me.
I won't leave as long as I can
We will not measure you and me.

John Little took a sharp sword,
The same cook took
They grabbed each other and no one
He did not yield to the enemy.

They walked five miles in battle,
Without turning my eyes away,
Not a single one is scratched
And they fight for an hour.

From now on you are my friend
I haven't met yet in wrestling
Such skillful hands.

You'd be a good shooter.
We'll live happily ever after
When in green forests
Let's go together.

Two hundred Robin Hood stamps
You'll get it in a year!
“That’s enough,” the cook answered, “
Your friend is coming with you!

There was venison immediately
Brought to the feast,
And they drank a lot
Have some good wine.

And then they gathered
To the forests where Robin Hood is.
It seemed to them that on the same day
They'll get there by evening.

We decided to take it from the pantry
Expensive devices.
No matter how strong the locks were,
They broke them.

They took away the bowls and dishes,
Everything we could get
Coins, bowls, silver
Don't forget to take it.

In the dishes they took there were three
And three hundred pounds weight,
And they took it to Robin
Her into the green forest.

- Hello, good sir,
Lord have mercy on you.
– John Little, hello to you,
You have come at a good hour!

Hello fellow shooter,
Hello both of you!
What news did they bring?
Leaving Nottingham?

- The sheriff sent you a servant
From your yard
Sent hello and three hundred and three
With him is a pound of silver.

“I swear,” exclaimed Robin Hood, “
I am a trinity saint;
The sheriff would never
Share goodness with me.

Then John Little decided
To deceive the sheriff
He ran through the forest for five miles,
Until the end of the journey.

Found the sheriff in the thicket
By horn and greyhounds,
With a polite word he bowed down
Knee in front of him:

- Let me, my good sir,
The Lord protects you.
“Reynold Greenleaf,” the sheriff said, “
Where is the path from?

– Today I was wandering through the forest
I'm on this side.
I saw such miracles
What I never dreamed of:

A green deer ran through
Through thick thickets,
And seven young deer
They fled with him.

He has such horns
What's scary and look
I'll follow him
I was afraid to pull it.

“Such game,” said the sheriff, “
I'd love to find it!
- Don’t be lazy, sir.
Follow me!

The sheriff is on horseback, but John is ready
Walk all day.
Seeing Good, John said:
- Here, sir, is a deer!

The arrogant sheriff was gloomier
Sunless day:
- Damn you, Reynold Greenleaf,
You fooled me.

“I swear,” said Little John, “
The blame lies with you:
While serving you, I did not receive
No bread, no wine.

Dinner was served. On the table
Silver glittered
But the sheriff refused to eat,
Having learned your goodness.

“Try,” said Robin Hood, “
My venison.
Because you loved John
I give you life.

When they were full
And the day began to fade,
From the sheriff Robin Hood ordered
Forcefully remove your shoes.

And a short cloak and a camisole
With a fur border,
And gave him a green cloak
Take shelter at night.

And then to the clever fellows
Under a thick tree
The sheriff ordered to stand around
And stay awake over it.

The sheriff spent the night arrogantly
In a shirt and pants,
He also learned how to sleep in the forest
On rocks and roots.

“Sheriff,” said Robin Hood, “
Be glad of my words:
After all, it was I who wanted you
I slept under a thick oak tree.

The sheriff said: “I’m not a monk.”
And let them bring it to me
Merry England welcome -
I won't stay here.

And Robin Hood responded: “You are a year old.”
You will live with me
You, arrogant sheriff,
I decided to teach a lesson!

The sheriff exclaimed: “If I
Sleep here this night too,
Better let me wash my head
They will take it off my body.

When will you let me go
On my way,
Then I will be the most faithful
Of all your friends.

“You will take an oath,” said Good, “
Here, above my sword,
And on earth do not harm me,
And on the sea route.

What if my people
You had to meet
Day and night, swear
Help them in everything.

And the sheriff swore again.
Going to my family,
He could not forget for a long time,
How I slept among the stones.

The knight said goodbye and galloped
On my way,
And Robin Hood is having fun
Many days with friends.

I'll tell you how the sheriff
Shooters in the dense forest
A cry came from Nottingham
For a nice game.

Let all the best shooters
They will meet him on time.
And he will defeat others alone,
Who is the best shooter;

Who hits it best
Shooting far and high,
Where the green oaks are
They have grown widely;

As a reward he will take an arrow
Cast silver,
Where is the golden tip
And the comb of the feather.

Robin Hood heard it
Under a thick tree:
- Friends, let's have a nice game
Let's hurry to the sheriff.

Get ready to hit the road,
We'll all go shoot.
It's good to be greeted by the sheriff
He swore in the dense forest.

And they pulled the bow tight
With expensive attire
One hundred and forty young gunslingers,
Those standing in front of him.

When they came to shoot
To the targets in Nottingham,
Quite a few archers with bows
It was already there.

“Six people are shooting with me.”
Others in turn
Let them keep their bows ready,
Since betrayal awaits us.

Having exclaimed this, he bent the bow
The fourth is Robin Hood.
The sheriff stood next to the target
Watch the arrows hit.

Robin Hood shot three times
I crushed the rod three times,
And with a white hand Gilbert
He was just as clever.

John Little and Will Skatelock
Good shooters
Reynold and Mook are as good as them
By the right hand.

And everyone shoots well.
All arrows hit accurately.
But it hits the best
Merry Robin Hood.

For this he was awarded
Silver arrow.
He politely thanked
And he went home into the forest.

They threw abuse at him,
A big horn was blown.
“Traitor,” shouted Good, “wait.”
And your time will come!

You will know, proud sheriff,
How to take revenge on your guests.
You promised me something else
Under a thick tree.

If only you were in my forest
Under the oak tree for conversation,
You would give me the best collateral
How true is your vow?

More than once the bowstring buzzed,
And many arrows sang,
And not one side in rags
He suffered from the fight.

But still truer than Robin Hood,
No one could shoot:
Sheriff's people from him
Everyone was running.

Having finished the job, Robin Hood
I wanted to go into the forests.
There was a lot at this hour
They shot arrows.

John Little was in the knee
hit by an arrow,
Could neither go nor walk
He is in acute pain.

And John said: “Mr.
Since you loved me
For the sake of the Lord Christ,
That I suffered for three days,

As a reward for these days when
I was your servant -
Don't let the proud sheriff
Find me alive.

But cut off my head,
Grabbing your honest sword.
I want from deep wounds
Rather lie down dead.

“I don’t want you to die,”
Robin Hood exclaimed,
Let the entire English treasury
They give it to me for this.

He carried John on his back.
And many times into the grass
He put it on how to pull it
There was a bowstring.

Lovely castle on the way
I stood in the shadow of the forest,
It was surrounded by a double ditch,
A high wall.

And there dwelt Sir Richard of Leigh,
The knight for whom
Good somehow counted out the money
At his oak tree.

He took Hood to his castle
And all his shooters.
“Come in,” he said, “Robin Hood,”
Under my sheltered roof!

I thank you for everything,
Be my guest, Good.
For being polite to me
Under a thick tree,

I love you with all my heart.
The sheriff is plotting revenge
Let him prowl: you have
There is a reliable shelter.

Raise the bridge quickly
Close the gate
And all with weapons in their hands
Go to your seats!

You will live with me, I swear
I am Saint Quentin
Will save you for twelve days
My wall for you.

Covered with a tablecloth, with food
The tables are already being carried,
And feast with arrows
Robin Hood sits down.

Song six

I will ask you, gentlemen,
Listen to my story.
The sheriff drove from Nottingham
With people's weapons.

The sheriff ordered everyone to rise
To fight in our native land.
The castle's strongholds fell
They are a solid ring.

“You, knight, forgot your oath,”
The proud sheriff shouts:
- You are cheating on the king,
Hiding the enemy of the law!

The knight answered the sheriff:
- Sir, it's my fault.
But to the king, I swear to this,
My soul is true.

What can you do to me?
Take my castle? Please,
But first you must know
What will our king say?

This is how the sheriff received his answer:
True and simple
And he rode to the city of London
The road is straight.

About the knight and Hood
Told the king
Then about the daring shooters
In his forest edge.

“Always,” he said, “I keep
Robbers in the hands
But Robin Hood is rebellious
In the north in the forests.

“Within a week,” said the king, “
I'll be in Nottingham.
And then I’ll grab the knight,
And Robin Hood is there.

Go, sheriff. And my order
Be ready to do:
Get yourself some brave ones
From all over the country of shooters.

The sheriff said goodbye and galloped off
On my way,
And Robin Hood went into the woods
One clear day.

John's wound has healed.
He's safe again
And he is looking for Robin Hood
Under a thick tree.

And Hood among the green thickets,
He's walking again.
Its a walking sheriff
Quite upset.

He missed Robin Hood
And it won’t come back again,
And then he became a knight
Wait day and night.

The sheriff would like to lie in wait
Sir Richard of Leigh.
Once upon a falcon hunt
Got up from the ground

And he saw the knight
And the knight was tied up,
In prison, brought to Nottingham,
Almost deprived of strength.

That Robin Hood will be caught
The sheriff swore by Christ.
And immediately bet
I put in a hundred pounds.

But the lady, the knight's wife,
More beautiful than broad daylight
Hurry to the green forests
She directed the horse.

Having passed through the forest, she found
Under a thick tree
And Robin Hood and the shooters,
Always cheerful with him.

“Hello,” she said, “Good,”
You in your country!
Do you love the Holy Virgin?
And you will help me.

Don't let my husband
He was shamefully killed
Because of the love for you in prison
He lies tied up.

And good Robin Hood asked:
-Who took him to prison?
And the lady immediately: “Sheriff,” -
She answered him:

- It's all the sheriff's fault; and lies
It's not in my story.
He didn't make it another three miles
Go your own way.

Good Robin Hood has risen,
Calls the shooters to come:
- Be bold, cheerful friends,
By Christ, go ahead!

And who will leave us, I swear
Both God and Christ,
Don't let him meet me
He's on my way.

They made arrows from twigs -
Seven times twenty -
Bushes, fences and hedges
They broke it on the way.

“I am a knight,” exclaimed Good, “
I would like to see you;
I swear to Christ, he is free
He'll go home again.

How they came to Nottingham
Along the empty streets
With a proud sheriff, I know
I had to face them.

“Wait, sheriff,” Goode exclaimed. –
Talk to me.
What does he think, I want to know
King, my lord?

So much in these eight years
I didn't walk
You will answer me for this,
I swear by the Creator himself.

And, pulling the elastic bow,
Hood lowered the bowstring,
The arrow began to sing, and the sheriff
He fell to the ground exhausted.

And before I could rise
Sheriff to fight the enemy,
He was hit in the head by Good
With a shining sword.

And Goode exclaimed: “Serves it right!”
Lie down, proud sheriff,
You couldn't keep your words
While he was still alive.

The shooters grabbed their swords.
Everyone was strong and brave,
From the sheriff's servants at this hour
No one survived.

And Robin went to the knight
And he removed the shackles from his hands.
And for protection I gave him
Tight, reliable bow.

“Leave the horse,” said Good, “
And learn to run.
We'll go there through the rain and mud,
Where the linden trees grew.

Let's go into the forests and live
Without grief and worries,
While our Edward is king
He won't send forgiveness.

Robin Hood and the Foresters

Robin Hood is tall and slender.

He is fifteen,

And more fun than a daredevil

Not in the entire area.

Came to Nottingham one day

Brave Robin Hood.

Looks - fifteen foresters

They drink wine and beer.

Fifteen hefty foresters

They drink beer, ale and gin.

"All the poor are in our hands,

Not a single one will make a peep!”

“Well, tell me, foresters,

What's new in the country?

“The king calls the archers for a bet.”

“Well, I have my bow with me.”

“Your bow? - the foresters laugh. -

Who called you, young man?

Yes, boy, the bowstring

Will you pull it all the way?”

"I bet twenty gold pieces,

For an even number.

A deer five hundred paces away

My arrow will kill."

“He’s coming,” said the foresters, “

Any mortgage is good.

A deer five hundred paces away,

Even if you burst, you won’t kill.”

But none of them had time

Not a sigh, not a blink,

Like Robin in five hundred steps

Hit the deer in the chest.

One jump, another jump -

The deer lay down on the ground.

“My victory, foresters,

Shake your wallet!”

“It’s not worth it, guy, our mortgage

Such a trifle.

Go away, or else, look,

We’ll pound your sides.”

Laughing with all my might, over and over again

He lowered the bowstring

And every time one forester

He fell onto the grass.

The last one started to run

I ran as fast as I could,

But keen-sighted Robin and his

Stopped it with an arrow.

Then the sheriff to his shooters

He told me to run,

For the royal foresters

Deal with the enemy.

Some were carried home without legs,

Other shooters - without hands,

And Robin Hood went into the woods,

Taking your trusty bow.

Robin Hood and the widow

Twelve months a year

There are a dozen of them, count them

But more fun than all the others

The spring month of May.

Robin Hood came out of the forest,

Goes through the village

And he sees an old widow

Sobbing at the gate.

“What’s new, widow?” -

Robin Hood told her.

"My three sons for execution

Today they will take you."

“What are these fellows doing?

Did you break the law?

Did they burn down the neighboring monastery?

Have strangers’ wives been stolen?”

“How can you, good man,

Break the law!

They did not burn the monastery,

They didn’t steal strangers’ wives.”

"Why are the king's servants

Will they be taken to execution?

"They were hunting in the forest

With you, Robin Hood!

“I swear,” exclaimed Robin Hood,

You cry early, mother!

But God knows that I could

To be forever late!”

Here's Robin to the city of Nottingham

I went straight

And a beggar met him

A completely gray-haired old man.

“What's new, father?” -

Robin Hood spoke.

"Today in the city for execution

Three brothers will be taken."

“Take off, father, your rags,

You will wear my outfit.

And here is a bag of silver,

Drink for at least a month straight.”

“Your outfit is beautiful and durable,

And mine is very skinny.

Don't hurt me, son,

Don't laugh at need."

“Take off, take off your rags,

It will suit me.

And here are twenty gold pieces -

Feast for a whole year!”

Robin Hood began to dress.

First I put on my cap.

And that cap stood like a stake,

He held on somehow.

Robin threw on an old cloak.

He hung like a sack

And was patched up at random

Both along and across.

He put on old pants

With a huge hole.

"Wow! - exclaimed Robin Hood. -

Intricate cut!

Put on stockings and shoes,

And I'm ready to go again.

“In such stockings,” he added, “

Get out of debt!

And Robin Hood laughed

Along with his:

“Yes, they will greet us by our clothes,

They guide you wisely."

Passed the Robin Hood outpost,

Covering my face with a cloak.

And now on the street he

The sheriff himself got caught.

"God bless you, sheriff,

And I have nothing to do with it.

Tell me what you will give to the one

Who will be the executioner?

“Pants made of the best cloth,”

The sheriff answers him. -

Pants made from the finest cloth

And a handful of coins."

"I'm helping you, sheriff,

I won't care.

Eternal damnation to him

Who will be the executioner?

I carry a meat bag

Two bags for bread

And this little bag -

For a ringing horn.

Robin Hood knows my horn

And all the forest people,

And this music is for you

It won’t do any good.”

“Well, blow the trumpet! - said the sheriff. -

Just think, it's a thunderstorm.

Blast while you have it

Your eyes won't pop out!"

The horn began to sing, and the distant log

I responded to him

And a hundred horsemen gallop

Along the nearby hill.

The horn sang and the stamping of feet

Heard in the distance

And fifty dashing shooters

They run in thick dust.

“Who’s running there? - asked the sheriff. -

Where are they running?

“Go, sheriff, meet the guests!” -

Robin Hood answered.

The sheriff was preparing three nooses

To three daredevil brothers,

But on this day in one of them

He was hanged himself.

Robin Hood and the Butcher

One day on a forest path

Beautiful summer day

Robin saw the butcher

With a cart and a horse.

“Hello, hello to you, butcher.

Your horse is really good.

How long ago have you started trading?

And do you live well?”

“Not for the first time,” the butcher replied, “

I do trade.

How's market day going?

I’m standing in the meat aisle.”

“Well,” said Robin Hood,

Let's start another speech.

How much does your product cost?

With a cart and a horse?

“My goods are not worth much.

So as not to regret it -

Only four gold

With a cart and a horse."

“I pay on the spot for the goods,

Cart and horse.

Let's see if there are butchers

Luckier than me!”

Robin arrived in Nottingham

And he started trading.

For a penny he gave more,

Than butchers - for five.

Around the cart and horse

People are worried.

The butchers are sitting idle,

And Robin sells.

“It’s funny,” said the butchers, “

Look at the young man.

He must have decided to let go

Father's name.

Well, great, newbie!

We invite you to a feast.

Today all of us, butchers,

We’re going to the sheriff’s house.”

“Damn you,” Robin replied,

Who won't go with you?

Let's feast together, butchers,

Whether it’s a night or a whole year!”

And at the sheriff's table

Robin Hood boasted:

“I pay gold for everyone,

Who’s drinking here today!”

“He’s crazy,” the butchers whisper, “

He's delirious, he's feverish."

“Wait,” the sheriff thinks, “

I will rob you."

“Tell me, butcher,” asked the sheriff,

Are you rich in cattle?

"Oh yes, my good sir,

And lands at that.

Five hundred heads in my herds,

God knows I'm not lying

And if you want to see

I can show you."

The sheriff mounted his horse

Armed with a wallet,

And Robin Hood got into the cart

His guide.

Here the sheriff is riding through the forest,

Ringing coins

And he says: “God bless

From Robin me!

They still passed

And past, right through,

The deer rushed by like a whirlwind,

No less than a hundred in number.

“Well, sheriff, are the cattle good,

Are the herds rich?

“Be quiet, butcher, I’m not happy myself,

Why did you come here?”

Robin approached the sheriff,

Shook him a little

And shook out a pile of gold

On a raincoat from a wallet.

The sheriff emerged from the forest

Swinging on a horse.

"Farewell, sheriff, and remember us,

Yes, bow to your wife!”

The sheriff got to the house

He told me to call my wife

And, sighing, he told her

About being in captivity.

“And rightly so,” the wife responded, “

Why did you go by yourself?

Should you catch Robin?

Yes, scour the forests?

“The robber is brave,” the sheriff sighed,

It's not up to me to catch him.

Much calmer, wife,

Stay away!

Robin Hood and the Foresters liberation of Villa Statley

It's wonderful to live in a deep forest,

And sleep in the forest, and eat.

But one day in Sherwood Forest

The bad news came:

Will Stutley's hands are tied

And imprisoned.

Trapped in broad daylight

They set it up for him.

At least two sheriff shooters

Left on the ground

But tomorrow, as soon as the day dawns,

Will will hang in a noose.

When I heard Robin Hood

That brave Will was captured,

He called the valiant shooters

And he announced the news.

And everyone swore with their heads,

That Stutli will live,

At least all your people

The sheriff gathered for the execution.

Barely the Watch Robin Hood

Placed it in the bushes

People poured out of the castle

And Stutley came out himself.

Brave Will was tightly bound,

He could barely step

And, looking around,

The forest shooter sighed.

"I beg your mercy, Sheriff,

About a mere trifle.

Not befitting a young man

Hanging on a bitch.

Tell me to untie my hands

And give me a good sword.

In battle from an honest sword

It’s not a pity to lie on the ground.”

But the sheriff shouted to the guards,

Let's go quickly.

Will will not die by the sword,

And from a tight loop.

“Tell me to untie my hands,”

Will told the sheriff. -

I'm ready to fight without a sword,

As long as I have enough strength."

"Well, yes! - the sheriff told him. -

You'll kill someone else.

If I see Robin Hood,

So I’ll hang him too.”

Approaches Will's gallows,

Surrounded by enemies.

And then from a nearby bush

Little John stands up.

"I see Will is going to heaven,

Without capturing me!

This doesn't suit a friend,

Isn't that right, Sheriff?

The big guy is familiar to me

And I take him to my prison

I’ll send it straight!”

But, jumping up to Will at once,

John cut the ropes

And someone has a sharp sword

He pulled the scabbard out.

Shoulder to shoulder, back to back

John and Will were fighting,

Meanwhile Robin Hood

He hurried to their aid.

An arrow flashed in the air

And she stuck into a tree.

“Hurry home! - said the sheriff. -

It’s not our power in the forest.”

The sheriff galloped

He pushed as hard as he could.

Behind him and his guards

They took to their heels.

“Wait, Sheriff! - Will exclaimed.

At least have pity on the horse!

You wanted to hang up Robin,

So you have to be brave!”

And now brave Will is free,

Freed from the loop.

“I will remember forever, friends,

How you saved me.

We will wander in the thickets,

In the waves of thick grass

And listen to the sonorous chirping of birds

Yes, the sound of the bowstring!”

Robin Hood and Allan E-Dale

Robin Hood wandered through the grove,

Sat down in the thick shadow

And I saw a stranger

As beautiful as day.

His wide scarlet cloak

It glowed crimson.

He walked freely and easily

And he sang songs.

Robin Hood again tomorrow

Sat down in the cold

And the same merry fellow

He passed nearby.

But his scarlet cloak was gone

No one knows where

And he, sighing, said:

“Trouble, Allan, trouble!”

And the stranger Robin Hood

He asked in the shade of the oak trees:

“Don’t you have any money?

For us, forest shooters?

"Four sidelocks and a ring

I carry it in my wallet.

I wanted to see the ring

In my sweetheart's hand.

I waited not a year, but eight years,

Yes, everything, as you can see, is in vain:

With the old knight she

Standing at the altar."

“What’s your name, poor man?” -

Robin Hood spoke.

"Call me Allan E-Dale,

That's what everyone calls me."

“Where is your beloved,

Which side?

"I'm going straight down the road,

I have five miles left."

Robin Hood started running

I ran five miles in a row.

And he sees darkness in the church,

The ritual has not started.

The bishop asked: “Who entered?

We must know you."

Robin replied: "I'm a singer.

From the North Country."

"Come in, singer, I welcome the singer

And I’m familiar with music.”

"Oh no, I'll meet you at the door

Bride and groom."

The groom entered, a rich lord,

There is gray in the beard.

And with him the beauty came in,

Sad and pale.

"Well! - exclaimed Robin Hood.

The bride is not bad.

So let her choose

According to the groom’s heart!”

And then he blew the trumpet three times,

Raising your trusty horn,

And twenty-five forest shooters

We stepped on the threshold.

They entered under the echoing vault

And silently stood in a circle,

And first came Allan E-Dale,

Clutching a longbow.

"You've waited a long time, Allan E-Dale,

And now the hour has struck:

At the altar without further ado

We will marry you!”

The bishop said: “Without me

There's no way around it.

I have to ask them three times

Do you agree to marriage?

But John took the cassock

And he dressed himself.

“Come on! - exclaimed Robin Hood.

Wipe your butt’s nose!”

And only John began the service,

The people laughed:

He asked the young people seven times,

I sang everything backwards.

The ritual is over,

And Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest

Strelkov led back.

Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow

The sheriff spends the night without sleep,

And the day is not ruled by the court.

Gives him no peace

Robber Robin Hood.

Here's to the city of London, to the king,

The sheriff has gone

And he spoke for a whole hour,

On bended knee.

“He is not a sheriff,” said the king,

Who misses out on power?

You don't have to wait for an attack,

And the first to attack.

Find a cunning bait

Shut the trap

And then bring the enemy to me,

I will execute him myself."

The Sheriff returned to Nottingham

And I thought along the way,

How to lure Robin Hood

And settle scores with him.

And here are the obedient messengers

They fly at full speed.

To the sheriff of valiant riflemen

They call for a bet.

Who will hit the target more accurately?

I'm standing behind the line,

Tom will get the arrow

With a golden head.

I barely heard Robin Hood

Winged rumor

He ordered every shooter

Check the string.

“Well,” said Little John,

Let's go! Good morning!

It would be nice to do this

So that they don't recognize us.

Let's shed our outfit

Forest green color.

Let each of our shooters

Dressed in his own way.

Here's a white cloak, here's a yellow cloak,

Here are the blue raincoats.

Let's mix with the crowd -

Try to find it!”

Daredevils came out of the forest,

And everyone was ready

Even if you die, you still win

Sheriff's shooters.

And to the bustling city of Nottingham

They entered one by one,

So that before your time

Do not give it to anyone.

Sheriff in vain on the crowd

He looked from under his hand:

Didn't catch my eye

Rebel arrows.

There was a glorious archer - a yellow cloak,

Nice and blue

But the red cloak surpassed them

Skillful shooting.

There was a sharp-sighted Robin Hood in red,

Proven shooter.

Where did he go jokingly?

Nobody could get in.

With an arrow he split the twig,

I'm standing behind the line myself.

He won the arrow fair and square

With a golden head.

While all the people were running

Look at the young man

The arrows quietly got out

From a tight ring.

Then, having gathered in a deep forest,

They sat down in the shade

And then the stories began

About this glorious day.

“I love you,” exclaimed Robin Hood,

Not easy things!

It's just bad that the sheriff

He doesn’t know where the arrow is.”

“And we,” said Little John, “

Let's send him a letter.

But it will not go with a messenger,

And it will fly on its own.

I'll tie him to an arrow,

I'll let the arrow fly.

Let it go to the sheriff's house,

It will fall as if from the sky.”

The sheriff was furious

From a bold letter,

And then he himself marveled,

That he hasn't gone crazy.

Robin Hood treats the sheriff

One day the shooters were arguing,

Who will hit the mark?

The sheriff watched them play

And the people were amused.

Little John came into the circle

Under screams, noise and laughter.

He hit the mark three times,

He shot better than anyone else.

"Who are you? - asked the sheriff. -

You are strong and broad-shouldered."

“My name,” answered John, “is

Reynold Greenleaf."

“Go, Reynold, serve me.

What's wrong with me?

You will receive twenty gold

And a good horse."

And here Little John is dressed

Sheriff's shooter

But even now Little John

I'm not familiar with treason.

On a fine day in a remote forest

The sheriff was hunting.

He rode off to hunt

I forgot about John.

The sheriff has been waiting for lunch for a long time,

But he still doesn’t go.

“Hey, cook, let me eat!” -

Little John said.

“You’ll be patient,” the cook answered, “

Give it to everyone at once.”

“Well, no,” said Little John, “

I’ll still eat!”

He took out a long sharp sword,

And the burly cook is his own,

And they both started spinning

Swords over your head.

Blades clashed in the air,

Without doing harm.

"Wow! - said Little John. -

You fight anywhere.

Will you come with me to Sherwood Forest?

Robin Hood will receive us."

The cook replied: “At least now!”

I'm tired of it here."

And he's out for meat and wine

I went to the basement.

He fed little John

And he himself did not lag behind.

Then he spoons and ladles

He dragged me to the kitchen.

They're a lot of silver

Hidden in a bag

And a bright golden cup

They took it at the same time.

From this sheriff's cup

Drank beer and wine.

Robin Hood met them laughing,

Famous shooter.

And that same day Little John

The sheriff was waylaid.

"Say, Reynold Greenleaf,

What were you doing in the forest?

"I was looking for you, my lord,

I bring you news.

There, beyond the stream, is the leader deer,

Unseen deer -

Green from head to toe

Like a grove on a May day!”

“I swear on my soul,” said the sheriff,

I’ll look at the deer.”

“And I,” said Little John, “

I’ll show you the way.”

The sheriff reached the stream,

And there they are waiting for the guest:

Dressed in green from head to toe

Robin Hood comes out.

The sheriff had to feast.

He sat looking to the side.

I recognized my favorite cup

And I couldn’t eat anymore.

Robin exclaimed: “Have fun!

Cut another piece!

You fed little John

Now you can eat yourself!

We will feast for a long time,

At least six hours straight.

Then you will put it on, sheriff,

Our outfit is green.

I take you as a student,

I'm taking you to robbers!

Twelve months, sheriff,

You will live in the forest.

“Swear,” replied Robin Hood, “

On this sword

Do not take revenge on the hungry poor,

Forget about the executioner!

The sheriff swore reluctantly

Don't rob poor people

And fell in love with Sherwood Forest,

Like a horse loves a whip.

Robin Hood and Richard Lee

Robin Hood was looking for prey

And here is the forest path

A knight rode by on horseback,

It's like he's blind.

He didn't spur his horse

He did not hold the reins.

The saddest knight through the forest

Haven't passed by in ages.

Robin Hood called out to him:

“Hey, traveler, good morning!

Today you are visiting us,

Have lunch with us."

The guest washed his face and hands,

Wipe off the canvas.

The forest lunch was plentiful,

And the fire was hot.

“Thank you, friend,” said the guest, “

For food and honor.

I haven't had to for a long time

Eat properly.

I recognized you, Robin Hood,

Not just the cloak.

Someday I will see you too

I’ll treat you to glory.”

Robin replied: “Okay, friend,

But now what should we do?

Is it really possible for us, simple shooters,

Should I pay for a knight?

“Alas, you won’t find me

At least a handful of coins.”

“Check it out, Little John!

Don't be offended, guest."

Not a penny of money was found

The guest was truly a poor man,

And Robin Hood asked him:

“But, knight, how can this be?”

"Oh, Robin Hood, in front of you

Poor Richard Lee.

I'm about to lose it forever

And shelter and land.

Know if the debt is to the monastery

I won't return it now

That's all the property of the abbot

He will take it into his treasury."

“How much do you owe?

Tell me, I want to know.”

"Four hundred gold

I won’t pay.”

* * *

Having a meal in the monastery

The abbot was waiting for the knight.

He treated the judge to honey,

And he was happy to drink.

Richard Lee entered with a bow,

And the conversation immediately stopped.

“Well, Richard Lee,” asked the abbot, “

Have you brought your debt?

“Not a penny,” the knight answered, “

I can’t get it.”

“But duty is duty,” said the abbot. -

The debt is paid. Drink, judge."

“I always paid off my debts,

I don't sin with debts

But now at the monastery

I ask for a delay."

“The law dictates,” said the judge, “

Deprive you of your land."

“Please, judge, extend my sentence,

Extend it at least for two days.”

"You are a bad debtor, Richard Lee,

You're not worth kindness.

For the last time I say

That you will become a beggar."

The abbot blushed with anger,

He fidgeted and hummed.

The judge stared at the table,

He marveled and was silent.

“I came here as a debtor,

I will not leave as a debtor.

Friends came to my aid

And they averted the trouble!”

Richard Lee was driving back

Not sad, not harsh.

With a cheerful song he hurried

Under your saved shelter.

Robin Hood, Richard Lee and the Sheriff

Robin Hood noticed long ago

That things are not good

When the sheriff calls the shooters

For fair play.

Like, who's at a distant target?

Or rather it will please

Togo with a silver arrow

The sheriff will reward you.

“Well,” thought Robin Hood, “

One game doesn't count.

The sheriff is preparing a trap

Let's see whose will take it."

The shooters arrived in Nottingham.

The leaf was fresh and green,

And from the meadow you can hear the noise of the crowd

And a long whistle of arrows.

The arrows argued with dignity,

At least the controversy was cool.

But he got it more accurately than everyone else

Brave Robin Hood.

He got all the honor

All the noise from all sides,

When a silver arrow

He accepted the reward.

But the sheriff gave a conditional sign.

Horns roared,

And Robin Hood appeared

In a double ring of enemies.

“Damn forever, Sheriff!

Your path is deception and lies.

But the hour of reckoning is near,

You won’t leave us!”

But ten guards fell

A dozen well-aimed arrows

And the sheriff rode home,

He escaped while he was still alive.

Free shooters made their way,

Double broke the circle

And together, in a friendly crowd,

We ran across the meadow.

“More than once, it happened, Robin Hood,

We fought together.

You put me in the clutches of the sheriff

Don't give it away alive.

You are my honest sword

You will take out the scabbard,

May I accept death from him!” -

Little John said.

“Well, no,” replied Robin Hood, “

You'll have to live

At least promise me at my feet

Lay down all of England."

He put John on his back,

And moved forward

And along the way more than once

The rabble shot at the sheriffs.

Arrows came across the castle.

He was small, but he was strong

And a freshly dug ditch

Safely surrounded.

Richard Lee lived in this castle.

He's in a difficult time

Robin Hood helped with money

Saved me from ruin.

He let Robin into the castle

And his entire squad.

“Welcome, friends!

I am glad to have such guests.

Let's raise the bridge, close the entrance,

And your trail is lost.

I will repay you with a generous feast

For your forest lunch."

They sat down to feast

And they ate heartily

And in the morning a detachment of riflemen

Disappeared into the wilderness.

* * *

The sheriff cooled down from anger,

His speech returned

And he ordered the knight

To ambush.

Richard Lee was hunting

He lowered the falcon

And on the sheriff's brutes

He galloped off carelessly.

He was tied up on the ground

And lifted from the ground,

And to Nottingham prison

They took him away in custody.

And at home I was waiting for the knight

Beautiful wife.

About the fact that her husband is in prison,

She heard.

She went down the stairs

With worry on your face

And then she galloped into the forest

On a frisky stallion.

"Hurry to the rescue, Robin Hood,

As long as my husband is alive!

Because he helped you

The sheriff grabbed him."

The arrows rushed as fast as they could,

And they easily

We flew while running

Ditches and fences.

Gang to the city of Nottingham

They came in - and suddenly

They met the sheriff himself

With a detachment of hefty servants.

“I made it on time, sheriff,

I ran quickly

But it would be better for you

May I lie dead."

"You've traveled to your heart's content, sheriff,

Hold your speed.

Enough of robbing the poor

Cripple and execute!”

Free shooters chopped down

The sheriff's brutes

And with a sweeping sharp sword

The last one was struck down.

Then brave Robin Hood

He led the squad to prison.

There he untied the knight

And I helped him get up.

"Don't ride, Richard Lee,

Learn to walk

And you will become no worse than us,

A dashing forest shooter."

Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne

Also listen to the story:

One morning

Little John was hunting,

Wandered in a dense forest.

Here he came out to the edge,

He walks along the path - and suddenly

The sheriff himself is coming towards you

And with him fifty servants.

Little John would fight back

I would have gone through the bushes,

But the master's bow failed,

Broke in half.

“Damn you, old bitch,

I'll throw you away.

You ruined the whole game for me

I couldn't help."

John is tied with ropes

To the resinous trunk,

While deer are being beaten in the forest

To the sheriff's table.

Meanwhile Robin Hood

Walked on the near side

And I met a stranger

On a forest wasteland.

“Hello, hello to you, shooter,”

Robin Hood said,

Arrows like yours

They must be hitting straight."

"I've lost my way,

I can’t find the road.”

"Then tell me where you're going,

I will guide you."

“I want to catch a robber,

I'll pay for your help.

Who will find me Robin Hood?

I’ll make him rich.”

“Well, if you catch it, then catch it,

We'll see whose will take it.

But you and I are like two shooters

Let's bet ahead.

Robin Hood may come

Like thunder in broad daylight.

Who should I put up for battle?

You or me?

They dug two rods

And they stood over the line

To immediately have a glorious dispute

Decide frankly.

Here the stranger raised his bow,

The arrow hit the rod.

But the rod was split by an arrow

Brave Robin Hood.

“Lord have mercy and save,

I pushed myself to my heart's content.

And the robber Robin Hood himself

I couldn't hit it like that.

Tell me who you are, guide,

And what is your name?"

“Name yourself first,”

Robin Hood answered.

“I bear a glorious name,

My name is Guy of Gisborne,

I am a formidable enemy to robbers,

But you, shooter, don’t be a coward.”

"My home is Sherwood Forest,

My name is Robin Hood

And if you are looking for me,

This is extra work."

And for three whole hours straight

We hacked as hard as we could,

But none of the strongmen

He didn't ask for mercy.

Robin Hood was not careful

I didn't take care of myself.

The foot slid along the roots,

And he was wounded in the side.

“The blow is just right,” he said, “

A blow for sure

But before death, die

Disgraceful for the shooter."

He took the sword with both hands,

Gathered all the anger and ardor,

Hit straight through from above

And he killed Gisborne.

Robin Hood took off his green cloak,

He washed himself in the stream

And, putting on the cloak of the murdered man,

He pulled up his hood.

He blew the horn of Gisborne,

It's as if Gisborne is alive.

The lingering sound reached the hill,

Where did the sheriff go?

"You hear? - said the sheriff.

Guy of Gisborne gave the sign.

He defeated Robin Hood

This is true.

I hear him blowing his horn,

Tried in battle

His rich long cloak

I can tell by the color.

"I killed the leader,

But I'm still in debt.

Let me, sheriff, join me

Finish off the servant too."

“I could,” answered the sheriff, “

To make you rich

But you are asking for nothing.

Well, so be it.”

“I swear on my soul,” John thought, “

And I'm unlikely to sit

In a dungeon under lock and key."

Robin has a dagger in her sheath,

Yes, you can’t take it out of your hand:

The sheriff himself is too close

And all his arrows.

"Back! - Robin Hood shouted

Shaking my fist at them. -

To me the prisoner repents of his sins,

You can’t eavesdrop!”

Robin Hood cut the bonds

When no one was waiting

And Gisborne's reliable bow

Gave it to little John.

As soon as John took out the arrow,

As soon as he raised his bow,

How the sheriff ran away

And the whole horde of servants.

The sheriff galloped

But the arrow shot

And in his black heart

She entered without a miss.

Robin Hood and Bishop Hereford

Bishop Hereford is on his way

Through Sherwood Forest.

Brave Robin says:

“We’re going to cross!

Let's kill a fatter deer,

There is no loss in this:

Bishop with a generous hand

Will pay for lunch."

Arrows dressed as shepherds

Six of us dance

And a deer is roasting nearby,

Suspended over the fire.

The bishop asked: “What is this noise?

Where does this agility come from?

And did the king allow you

Shoot a deer?

“We herd sheep all year round,

And now, your honor,

We want to sing and dance,

And eat your fill."

The bishop said: “Well done!

Fun I love

And the whole company in chains

I’ll send it to the king.”

“Oh, have mercy! Oh mercy! -

Robin Hood groaned. -

Everywhere you do good,

Create it here too!”

"I will not spare, I will not spare,

The culprit gets a noose.

You will have to, merry fellow,

Amuse the king."

He raised the horn with its bell upward,

And to the lingering call

Fifty valiant riflemen

Came running out of the bushes.

“Oh, have mercy! Oh mercy! -

The bishop groaned. -

I wouldn't go here

If only I knew."

“I won’t have mercy! I won't spare you! -

Robin Hood answered. -

Come with me, dear priest,

They are waiting for you for dinner!”

He led the priest by the hand,

And for a long time, until dark

I poured it on him with a laugh

Either beer or wine.

“I see they’ll bring me in here

At an unheard of expense!”

"Don't be afraid," said Little John,

I'll check the account myself."

He spread out his long cloak,

And three hundred gold

He shook the bishop

In the name of all saints.

"Look how they shine,

How they pour in, ringing.

You are a generous priest, although at heart

You do not love me!"

And goodbye arrows

They played the horns.

The bishop had to dance

In heavy boots.

Robin Hood, Old Woman and Bishop

Robin Hood on a spring morning

I was walking through the forest, and suddenly

The bishop met him

With a large detachment of servants.

"Trouble!" - thought Robin Hood. -

The end came for the shooter.

This pop will hang me

At the first bitch."

Robin took off running

And he sees a dilapidated house,

And in it there is an old woman at the window

Sits with a spindle.

"Where did you come from, shooter,

And what is your name?"

"My home is Sherwood Forest,

And the name is Robin Hood.

The bishop is chasing me

We are old enemies.

If you can't help, so goodbye

If you can, help me."

The old woman answered Robin:

"If you really are you,

Accept help, Robin Hood,

From our poverty.

Who sent me in a difficult year

And the cloak and the shoes,

I'll save him somehow

From the enemy's hand."

"Then take off your rags,

Put down the spindle

Take my green outfit

And arrows at the same time.”

Dressed up as Robin Hood

And went out the door

And, having passed the ring of enemies,

The forest shooter has disappeared.

Bishop to the widow's house

He rode up on a horse.

“Hey, quickly grab Robin

And bring it to me!”

The Bishop rides ahead

With a smile on your face

And then the prisoner is taken

On a white stallion.

But suddenly from the forest thicket

Robin Hood comes out

And then free arrows

They walk shoulder to shoulder.

"Who are you? - the bishop groaned. -

Who did I take with me?

"My lord, I am an old widow,

And you are a mangy dog!”

The bishop wanted to gallop away,

Having gathered the rest of my strength,

But Robin Hood stepped forward

And he blocked the path.

He grabbed the priest by the collar,

Pulled him off the saddle

And tied it tightly to an oak tree

For two tight knots.

Then I felt my wallet

And cut it off the strap,

And shook out a pile of gold

On a raincoat from a wallet.

“Now we’ll let the priest go,”

Little John said,

But let him sing mass,

This is our law."

And, despite the important dignity

And your high post,

I drove backwards

Holding the ponytail.

Robin Hood and the desperate monk

Beautiful summer time

The arrows converged in the forest

And to test your strength,

We started a game.

Who started the fight with clubs,

And who crossed swords?

"Wow! - exclaimed Robin Hood.

These are strong men!”

Brave Will laughs with all his might,

Laughs from the bottom of my heart:

“There is a stronger force,

My Robin, don't rush.

There lives a desperate monk

In the abbey across the river.

He can each of us

Take it down with one hand."

Then brave Robin Hood

Swore in the heat of the moment

Don't eat, don't drink, but find

A strong monk.

He collected the arrows and raised the bow

And then, lightly,

Jumped on a fast horse

And he galloped to the river.

Robin Hood went down to the water.

Where was a convenient ford.

Looks like a squat monk

Walking along the shore.

On the head there is an iron helmet

It shines from afar.

There is a short sword at the belt,

There is a heavy shield in his hand.

Robin Hood jumped to the ground

And tied the horse:

“Come on, shepherd, across the ford

Move me!”

The monk crawled under Robin

(And Robin was heavy).

The monk was silent while he forded

Didn't cross the river.

He carried Robin Hood,

But he just jumped off

The monk said: "Carry me

Back across the ford!

Robin Hood carried the monk

(And the monk was heavy)

And silently, with a burden on my shoulders,

He crossed the river.

Robin carried the monk

But he just jumped off