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AND THE TANNEKS DAUGHTER. 339
Slay not my youngest brother here,, He is my fathers pride."
" Away, for I would scorne to owe, ios
My life to the[e], false maide !" The youngest cried, and aim'd a blow • That lit on Robins head.
Then Robin leand against the tree,
His life nie gone did seeme ; no
His eyes did swim, he could not see
The maiden start betweene.
It was not long ere Robin Hood Could welde his sword so bright;
Upon his feete he firmly stood, 113
And did renew the fight;
Untill the tanner scarce could heave
His weapon in the aire ; But Robin would not him bereave
Of life, and left him there. 120
Then to the greenewood did he fly,
And with him went the maide; For him she vowd that she would dye,
He'd live for her, he said- |
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Finis. T. Fleming. |
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