Where they robbed wayside travellers and left them dead on the field.
In the year of 1336, when King Edward the III. reigned.
Because they were ever ready to perform all kinds of ills.
Never suspecting that in his rear he was followed by a man.
Because upon his head he wore a steel helmet, and in his hand he bore a spear.
That I am said the man, now what matters that to thee.
Oh! Well then I require your service and you'll be well paid.
Well then replied the stranger call me Martin Dubois.
Who has a foster child called Violet Evesham of rare beauty.
If that will satisfy you, or help to drown your sorrow.
'Tis agreed then cried Grif, and you shall enjoy her without delay.
That's to say sir, if the four men's courage be true.
And I will be there to receive her, the plan is good.
And to go about it fearlessly and to make no delay.
And carry her off all right for the sake of the gold.
While loudly the beautiful girl shrieked in dismay.
And all armed to the teeth, and towards the wood they quickly sped.
My dear sir I assure you that Violet Evesham is not here.
Therefore good people I advise ye to retire from here.
And with my sword you silly boy prepare to meet thy doom.
Then his men fled into the wood that were standing around.
And when she was taken home the villagers danced with glee.
And left him there struggling hard to gain his liberty.