“Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow”
Description
The sheriff of Nottingham plots to catch Robin by means of an archery competition. Robin and his men go, but dress differently and scatter in the crowd, so are not recognized. Robin wins. To gloat, he sends a letter to the sheriff, by arrow.
Notes
For background on the Robin Hood legend, see the notes on "A Gest of Robyn Hode" [Child 117]. - RBW
References
- Child 152, "Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow" (1 text)
- Roud #3994
- BI, C152