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Hurry up. (to Sheriff). First I must hear their confession. What? They aren’t allowed to have confessions. Hang them, and quickly. It is also the law! (Goes to the three brothers.) I must hear their confessions first. And the beggar went to the three men. He put his ear to their mouths, one after the other. And he began to talk to them. But nobody could hear what he said. Not even the Sheriff. Hurry up! Hang them! We haven’t got much time. But then the beggar threw off his beggar’s clothes. He took his horn and blew three times. And everybody knew who the beggar was. It’s Robin Hood! Catch him! Guards, soldiers. Catch him! Quickly! Robin cut the ropes that were round the men’s necks with his knife. And together they ran into the crowd where more of Robin’s men were waiting. Catch those men! They’re in the crowd. The town is full of Robin Hood’s men. Catch them all. I want them here. Catch them. Why are you standing there? (Shouts at guards and pushes them after Robin.) But Robin and his men rode away. Through the streets of Nottingham. Then out of the town and into Sherwooc Forest. SCENE 6 Robin Hood’s Camp. A pupil lifts up a card: Robin Hood’s camp. How can we thank you, Robin? You saved our lives today. 121
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