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behind him, and looking about, saw the Bishop with six of his followers in pursuit of him. As they were only at a short distance behind him, Robin had no time to lose, there- fore he ran forward till he reached the cot- tage of a poor old woman, into which he rushed and begged her to save his life. She immedietely exchanged clothes with him, and as the Bishop came in with his men, Robin passed by them and got clear off. When he came in sight of his band, one of the bowmen, who observed him coming, cried out "A witch, a witch!” and was about to let fly; an arrow at him, when Robin discovered himself. He then told Little John to kill a fat deer, as the Bishop of Hereford was to dine with them, and taking his bowmen along with him, went to a particular spot to wait for his guest.
When the Bishop entered the cottage, he seized the old woman, who was in Robin’s clothes and said, "I know you are one of Robin Hood’s gang, therefore take me to where he is, and your life shall be saved.” The old woman, who had got her directions from Robin, agreed to take him; and being soon mounted, they rode on to an opening in the Forest, where Robin’s bowmen were all drawn up, when the Bishop asked, “who are these?” "I think it is Robin Hood, whom you want, and his merry men,” replied she;
