Reading Notes: Part B for Week 13: Robin Hood - The Noble Fisherman

Robin Hood grew weary of his days in the green forest and hunting deer. One day, he had a bright idea. Fishermen made more money than any other merchant, so Robin Hood was set on becoming one. Thus, Robin Hood set on to Scarborough to be a fisherman.

So, Robin Hood went on alone to Scarborough, where he stayed at a widow's house. She asked this stranger of his name and origin, to which he replied that he had come from afar and had the name of Simon. Thus, the two made merry. The widow asked Simon to be her man in return for her ship, to which Robin Hood eagerly accepted the offer.

So, they set sail upon the sea. While others cast their baited lines, Simon cast an empty line, for he had no knowledge of fishing. So, the great master of the ship scorned him, for he was deemed not to be worthy of the sea. Thus, Robin Hood yearned to be home in the green woods, chasing deer and dawn as he had done so before.

Upon the sea, they spied a pirate ship that approached quickly. All was in turmoil for they would be taken prisoners and their riches be taken. Simon persisted that he could ward them off with his bow, but the master still scorned, calling him a bragger and a boaster.

At these words, Simon grew quite angry and let loose a volley of arrows toward the French pirate ship. The Freshman fell down on the deck, an arrow piercing his heart. Simon swore his wrath upon the foreign ship, sparing none aboard.

So, they eventually boarded the French ship, all the Frenchmen laying dead at their feet. They collected their spoils from the ship, and Simon gained his respect from the master of the ship.

This story illustrates the adventurous nature of Robin Hood, for he grew weary of the woods and decided to try his hand on the water. At first, others regard him with little respect, as he lack knowledge of fishing. However, after he demonstrated how his wonderful skill of archery saved the crew, all learned to respect him.

Ship on the Sea - Courtesy of Wikipedia


Bibliography: The Noble Fisherman from The English and Scottish Popular Ballads by Francis James Child (1882-1898)

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