The sheriff of Nottingham complains to King Richard of Robin Hood. The king declares that the sheriff is his sheriff and must catch him. The sheriff decides to trap him with an archery contest, where the prizes would be arrows with golden and silver heads.
The Nottingham lawman expresses discontent to King Richard about Robin Hood. In response, the king affirms that the constable is his official representative, and it's his obligation to capture the outlaw. The constable concocts a scheme to ensnare him by organizing an archery contest, with rewards for arrows adorned with golden and silver tips.