The Adventures of Robin Hood

Over time, more men join Robin in the forest, and his fame grows across the nation. One such new member is Arthur-a-Bland, whom Sir Richard of Legh had previously helped. He encounters a disguised Robin in the forest as he goes about his way to trade furs. When Robin hears him singing, he joins him in song, and after a time, they make a wager that one of them will lose the freedom of their legs before the other. Arthur-a-Bland tells Robin that he seeks to capture Robin for the reward, and Robin makes him a second deal: If he brings him to an unarmed and unaccompanied Robin, Arthur-a-Bland will give him 100 pounds. Arthur agrees, and they go to a nearby inn. Robin convinces Arthur to drink, and soon, he is drunk and falls asleep at the inn. Robin finds the warrant for his arrest on him and takes it, leaving Arthur behind. When Arthur wakes, the innkeeper tells him who his companion was, and Arthur pursues Robin to the forest. There, Robin asks for his 100 pounds, as he reasons that he did give him the opportunity to meet Robin alone and unarmed. They fight with oaken staffs for nearly two hours, and Robin calls for a truce, inviting Arthur-a-Bland to dine with him.