The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood new direction that influenced later writers, artists, and filmmakers through the next century. The plot follows Robin Hood as he becomes an outlaw after a conflict with foresters and through his many adventures and runs with the law. Each chapter tells a different tale of Robin as he recruits Merry Men, resists the authorities, and aids his fellow man. The popular stories of Little John defeating Robin in a fight with staffs, of Robin's besting at the hands of Friar Tuck, and of his collusion with Allan-a-Dale all appear. In the end, Robin and his men are pardoned by King
Robin Hood Newly Revived seeking his uncle, who is called Robin Hood. That stops their fight, and they join the band. Little John asks why he is gone so long, and Robin says they were fighting, but Little John must not fight him. He names his nephew Scarlet. Another variation of this story was collected as Child ballad 132, "The Bold Pedlar and Robin Hood". Robin Hood Newly Revived Robin Hood Newly Revived is Child ballad 128, and an origin story for Will Scarlet. Robin Hood and Little John are hunting when they see a finely dressed stranger shoot a deer. Robin says if