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|FHE BOLD PEDLAR AND ROBIN HOo, , -Francis J, Chil, , , , Introduction ; 3, It is a ballad of how Robin Hood and little John meet a pedlar in the, Nottingham forest and how he resists their attacks boldly., , Summary, , One day the legendary Robin Hood and his faithful follower, Little John met a pedlar with his wares, in the Nottingham forest,, They ‘asked what wares, he carried and he said that he had several, Suits of bright green silk anda couple of silken bowstrings. Little John, immediately said that half the wares were his. The pedlar refused to, part with his wares and boldly called them for a duel. Little John, fought with the pedlar who also fought back bravely. When Little, John could no longer fight, he requested his master Robin Hood to, fight. Robin Hood and the pedlar fought for long and hard but still the, pedlar remained undefeated., , Robin Hood was full of admiration for this brave pedlar and asked, him his name. But the pedlar refused to reveal hi, , Comprehension, , Cl. Read the poem and answer the following queStions +, 1. How was the pedlar travelling? , ;, Ans. The pedlar carried all his w;, , ares on his back and trudged across, the lea. ;, , 2. Who did the pedlar meet on the road?, Ans. The pedlar met Robin Hood and, , his faithful follower Little John, on the road. or, , , , 122
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Ans., , Ans., , Ans., , Ans., , Ans., , Ans., , Ans., 10., Ans., , C2., 1., , Ans., , , , English-|, , _ What did the pedlar have in his pack?, , The pedlar had several suits of bright green silk and. two or, three silken bow-strings. Pa, , What did Little John want from the pedlar?, Little John wanted half of the pedlar’s wares for himself., , _ What did the pedlar boldly claim?, , The pedlar boldly claimed that nobody can ask or take half of, his pack from him and said that if they could defeat him in a, duel, they can take the entire lot., , . How did the pedlar protect his pack?, , The pedlar pulled off his pack and put it below his knee and, stood guard over. ', , . Why did Little John request the pedlar to stop fighting?, , Little John and the pedlar fought until both of them broke into, sweat. Little John was not able to defeat the pedlar and as he, became very tired he asked the pedlar to stop fighting., , What challenge did Robin Hood put before Little John?, Robin Hood challenged Little John saying that he could defeat, both the pedlar and him., , What won the second fight?, , The pedlar won the second fight., , What was the pedlar’s identity?, , The pedlar was Gamble Gold of the Green Woods. He had fled, from his country ashe had killed.a man in his father’s land and, had run away to escape punishment. ;, , Answer the following questions :, , Who were Robin Hood and Little John? Why did they, attack the pedlar?, , Robin Hood and Little John were outlaws and used to loot the, , eople travelling through the Nottingham forest. When they, , saw the pedlar passing through, carrying a huge bag of wares,, they decided to attack and loot him., , 123
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SUPER COMPANION Made Easy - 9, , , on, 2. Describe the struggle betwee, , (a), , Ans,, , (b), , Ans,, , Ans,, , Ans,, , C3., + Little John and Robin Hood a i, , Ans,, , dlar and Little John and the outcome., , es very arrogantly called the pedlar for a fight, He, drew out his sword and fought with the pedlar who too fought, very bravely. They fought until sweat was pouring down and, Little John grew tired. He had to plead the pedlar to stop fighting, the pedlar and Robin Hood, and the outcome., , When Little John asked Robin Hood to fight the pedlar, Robin, Hood very arrogantly said that he could defeat both the pedlar, and Little John. Then withdrawing his sword, he fought with, the pedlar till blood flowed from both of them in streams. Yet,, , Robin Hood could not defeat the pedlar and he requested him, to stop fighting., , - Robin Hood calls the pedlar his cousin. How is the fact, , revealed?, , €s to know that the pedlar is, , Stop fighting and Join together merrily, and go to the tavern to drink and eat: Robin Hood and Little, John respect the pedlar for his bravery, <, , Answer the following questions j, , 'S men,, they take their defeat? Was it ri 7 How do, Little John and Robin Hood are, of their strength. So they challen; duel, of them get defeated by the pedlar j . Both, , upset, they admire the pedlar for, chivalrous nature,
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we, , Ams., , Ans., , English-l, , iris the right thing to do because a person who is braver and, stronger deserves lo be respected and appreciated. That is the, characteristic of a chivalrous person,, If Robin Hood and Little John had not shown humility,, how do you think the ballad would have ended?, If Robin Hood and Little John had not shown humility at their, defeat, they would have been completely defeated by the pedlar, or may be even killed., , Instead of merry friendship and a happy ending, the story would, , have ended in a tragedy with either the defeat or death of, Robin Hood and Little John., , . The pedlar stands for integrity. Do you agree with this, , view? Justify your answer., , The pedlar does not get scared seeing Robin Hood and Little, John and does not give up his wares when they demand. Instead, he challenges them to a duel. He does not accept defeat there, also but fights and overpowers them. When he is asked to, reveal his identity, he tells them the true story. He says that he, is from Green Woods and he was forced to flee because he, had killed a man who had ventured into his father’s land. This, reveals that he ready to do anything to safeguard his family., These reveal that he stands for integrity., , Meanings (Glossary), , 1s, , chanced — happened, , speedily — quickly, , a — your, , way — bright, : bowstrings — the string of an archer’s bow, , nay — no, "eee — you, , ~~ please, , . pray ;, , al -— inn, pub, , 2., 3., 4, 5, 6., 7, 8, 9, , , , £a 15
