The sheriff's men took out their swords and moved through the dancers.
Suddenly ten of the dancers ran for their swords too. They were, of course,
Robin's men, and a great fight began. Robin's men were better fighters than
the sheriff's. Marian wanted to fight too, but her father stopped her.
‘Marian, what are you doing? Put down that sword! I am sorry about
Robin — no other man will marry you. You are only interested in fighting!’
The sheriff heard Marian's father and smiled.
‘Lady Marian is really very lovely,’ he thought. ‘Her father wants to find
another husband for her? Good. I will marry her, then she will help me find
Robin Hood.’