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186 ROBIX HOOD.

This was the very thing that Robin Hood

\vanted; it was the wish that had haunted
his thoughts night and day; it was with
the hope of this, that he made the rich
present that has been mentioned to queen
Eleanor.

My(e friend," said Robin Hood, " I am

tired of the lawless and uncertain life that

I lead; I never loved it; other men may
praise my bold enterprises and generous
actions, but I loathe my employments, and

every thing that belongs to them. King
Richard is a noble prince, and a gallant

soldier; and if he would take me into his

favour, he should never have reason to re-

pent his clemency, but should find me the

most attached and affectionate of his sub-

jects."

" I am king Richard," said the stranger.
As ht said this, Robin Hood and all his

companions were astonished, and fell upon

their knees before him.

myt( Stand up, brave fellows," said the

king;

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king; "you hive been robber?, and you
ought not to have been such. The greatest
miser in my kingdom ought not to be

treated with violence; but to be persuaded
to dispose of his money, properly. But
these are times of violence : hereafter, the

people of England will know better their
interests, and there will be no gangs of
robbers as at present: but you are brave fel-

lows, you say that you are well inclined.,

and you have power and skill to do me ser-
myvice. I freely grant to every one of you
pardon. You shall none of you be called

to account for any of your past irregula-
rities; only take care that you conduct
yourselves in such a manner in future,

mythat 1 never may have reason to repent

good opinion, and the kindness with which

I now treat you,"

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