He assures the foresters that he will pay for the drink, and that they have already proven their valor and are therefore fit to join him and his men. The foresters agree, and they all go to Nottingham and bond over wine for three days.
He guarantees the foresters that he will compensate for the beverage, and as a result of their past exploits, they have earned the right to participate in his company. The foresters consent, and all of them go to Nottingham, where they enjoy each other's company over wine for three days.