Observations on the Popular Antiquities of Great Britain: Chiefly Illustrating the Origin of Our Vulgar and Provincial Customs, Ceremonies, and Superstitions, Volume 1G. Bell, 1883 |
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Page 256
... Robin and Marion , □ shepherd and shepherdess . Warton thought that our English Marian might be illustrated from this composition ; but Ritson is unwilling to assent to this opinion , on the ground that the French Robin and Marion are ...
... Robin and Marion , □ shepherd and shepherdess . Warton thought that our English Marian might be illustrated from this composition ; but Ritson is unwilling to assent to this opinion , on the ground that the French Robin and Marion are ...
Page 259
... Robin Hoode's daye , the parish is gone abroad to gather for Robin Hoode . ' I thought my rochet should have been regarded , though I were not : but it would not serve , but was fayne to give place to Robin Hoode's men . " We read , in ...
... Robin Hoode's daye , the parish is gone abroad to gather for Robin Hoode . ' I thought my rochet should have been regarded , though I were not : but it would not serve , but was fayne to give place to Robin Hoode's men . " We read , in ...
Page 262
... Robin Hoode desired the king and queene , with their retinue , to enter the greene wood , where , in harbours made of boughes and decked with flowers , they were set and served plentifully with venison and wine by Robin Hoode and his ...
... Robin Hoode desired the king and queene , with their retinue , to enter the greene wood , where , in harbours made of boughes and decked with flowers , they were set and served plentifully with venison and wine by Robin Hoode and his ...
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