Here are a few of my favorite stories from Ballads of Robin Hood
The Ranger After the winter ends, and the snow melts away, Robin Hood sets out to hunt a deer to bring back for him and his merry men to eat. Along the way, however, he runs into a forester, who tells him that the deer here belong to the majesty, and threatens Robin Hood. Robin Hood rejects the words of the forester, saying that he has hunted in the forest for years, and will not be stopped. The two men engage in combat with their swords, fighting evenly for three hours! Eventually, Robin Hood's men appear, and he offers the skillful ranger a place in his ranks.
Rescuing Three Squires In this tale, Robin Hood comes across a crying woman, who he soon discovers has three sons that have been sentenced to death for killing the king's deer. Robin hatches a plan to save these three men, and trades clothes with an old beggar to give himself a disguise. Robin Hood then goes to the Sheriff and offers to help hang these men, but instead blows loudly on his horn, calling upon his men. They quickly arrive and save the three squires.
Little John a Begging In this story, Robin Hood sends Little John to go out begging. Little John agrees, and gathers his things to set out. Eventually, he meets up with a number of other beggars, who recognize Little John as not one of their own. The beggars decide to rob Little John for his bread and cheese, but he fights them off and instead finds a large amount of gold on them.
The Noble Fisherman Robin Hood takes to a disguise yet again in this tale, this time making himself up to be a poor fisherman. Robin Hood is offered a job on a boat by a woman, and soon sets off to sea. While out on the ocean, however, a band of french robbers attempts to hijack the boat. Robin Hood, with his swift bow and arrow, takes them all out.
Robin Hood and the Valiant Knight In this tale, the king sends Sir William and a hundred men to confront Robin Hood. After Robin Hood refuses to surrender, the two groups of men clash. Robin Hood survives this battle, but soon after becomes sick. A monk comes to let his blood, but this only worsens his condition. Robin Hood soon dies.
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