...the Nottingham breed; Brave Stutely comes then, with seven yeomen, And did in this manner proceed. "This infant was called John Little," quoth he, "Which name shall be changed anon; The words we 'll transpose, so where-ever he goes, His name shall be calld Little John." They all with a shout...

...seven yeomen, And did in this manner proceed: "This infant was called John Little," quoth he; "His name shall be changed anon: The words we'll transpose; so wherever he goes, His name shall be call'd Little John." They all with a shout made the elements ring; So soon as the office was o'er,...

...wa-s rechristened, and Robin stood godfather. He is introduced by Scott in The Talisman. "This infnnt was called John Little, " quoth he; "Which name shall...changed anon. The words we'll transpose, so wherever he goee, His name shall be called Little John. " Ritson: Robin Hood, xxi. the carrier. To wait a long...

...bowmen appeared And clothed in green most gay to be seen, As up to their master they steered." '"The infant was called "John Little,'" quoth he, Which name shall be changed anon. The words will transpose, so wherever he goes, His name shall be called "Little John." "Then Robin he took the...

...must tell you, full seven foot high, And maybe an ell in the waste .... Brave Stutely said then .... " This infant was called John Little," quoth he ; "...wherever he goes His name shall be called Little John." Eitson, Robin Hood Ballads, ii. 21 (before 1689). Little John (Hugh). John Hugh Lockhart, grandson...

...been buried here, t " Brave Stutely came then, with seven yeomen, And did in this manner proceed ; This infant was called John Little, quoth he, Which...shall be changed anon, The words we'll transpose, so whereever he goes, His name shall be call'd Little John." fiobin lloOfVs Garland. « Vol. IV., page...