Soon Rob was surrounded by the townspeople, who cheered him. They led him to the Sheriff's box, where the Sheri greeted him. Without a word of thanks, Rob took the golden a and turned his back on the Sheriff. He walked slowly over to Maid Marian. "Lady," he said, "please accept this prize." Thank you, Rob in the Hood," said Marian. Her smile Rob that she did indeed recognize him as her told childhood friend.