Robin Hood and the Beggar, I

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"Robin Hood and the Beggar, I" is Child Ballad 133.[1] It is related to Child Ballad 134, called "Robin Hood and the Beggar, II".

[edit] Synopsis

Robin Hood and a beggar meet. The beggar begs and is refused; Robin offers to fight him, and is worsted. They exchange clothing. Robin goes to Nottingham as a beggar. He hears three men are sentenced to hang for poaching the king's deer. He begs from the sheriff their lives. The sheriff refuses. Robin blows his horn, summoning his men. They rescue the three through violence and return to the green wood.

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

  1. ^ Francis James Child, English and Scottish Popular Ballads, "Robin Hood and the Beggar, I"


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