Volume II Part 52 (1/2)

Then I ask this!

Give me that prisoner! I think his life is mine.

ROBIN

You saved my own, and more, you saved much more Than my poor life is worth. But, sir, think well!

This man is dangerous, not to me alone, But to the King of England; for he'll yet Usurp the throne! Think well!

KNIGHT

I ask no more.

I have more reasons than you know.

ROBIN

So be it.

Ho! Bring the prisoner back!

[_The FORESTERS bring PRINCE JOHN back. He stares at the KNIGHT as if in fear._]

Sir, you shall judge him.

This prisoner is your own.

KNIGHT

Then--let him go!

FORESTERS

What! Set him free?

ROBIN

Obey!

[_They release PRINCE JOHN._]

KNIGHT

Out of my sight; Go!

PRINCE JOHN

What man is this?

KNIGHT

Quickly, get thee gone!

[_PRINCE JOHN goes out, shaken and white._]