Robin Hood Wins the Sheriff's Golden Arrow

Robin Hood Wins the Sheriff's Golden Arrow

Introduction

Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men lived a rugged, outdoor life deep inside Sherwood Forest.While such conditions could be difficult at times,the men found it pleasant to live among the trees, birds, and other animals of their realm.They had built sturdy shelters of logs and bark as protection from the cold and rain,and they didn't mind the lack of soft beds or fine chairs and tables.When it wasn't raining, they slept on deerskins, out under the stars.For their meals, the hearty band cooked over a roaring fire and ate sitting on the ground or on fallen logs.

Robin Hood's followers numbered more than one hundred,and all were considered to be hunted outlaws by the ruling lords of the land.While it was true that they broke the unjust laws that had been placed upon the people, they knew that they were in the right.Each man in his band was devoted to Robin Hood and his cause, and obeyed his every word.Robin needed only to lift his horn to his lips and play a note,and the men would appear, ready for a new task or adventure.They were strong and determined, and they were the best archers, wrestlers, and swordsmen in all of England.But every one of them knew that Robin Hood was the best archer in the land.

Times were bad in England, for the French had conquered the country and had ruled it harshly for many years.The English monarch, King Richard, spent many years at war far away,and his absence allowed the lords to rule the land to their own benefit.The king knew nothing about what was happening to his people while he was away.These cruel lords took full advantage of the situation and became rich by overtaxing the poor,sometimes taking their farms and everything a family owned.They also were in league with corrupt churchmen, who misused the trust and faith of the common people.

After witnessing these injustices for so many years, Robin Hood launched a campaign to steal back what had been stolen.To accomplish this, Robin and his men would rob wealthy travelers who ventured along the roads near Sherwood Forest.They also stole back unjust taxation money.On some occasions, they would invite corrupt officials into the forest with the promise of a feast.When the lords came to dine, Robin and his men would rob them of their bulging pursesand then return the gold they collected to the English people.To his enemies, Robin and his men were hated and feared robbers;to the common people they helped, they were beloved heroes.

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