R. G. Nairam’s Reviews > Robin Hood and His Merry Men > Status Update

Oh, I have never heard of Sara Hawks Sterling. Any good so far?

Me neither! I found it in a used bookstore in York. I'm enjoying it so far! Especially this bit:

"Even Friar Tuck was heard trolling lustily the ballad of 'The Nut-brown Maid.'
/For in my mind of all mankind
I love but you alone/
He roared cheerfully in a tone much more befitting a drinking catch than a love-song.
'Thou art a scandal to thy cloth!' said Robin sternly, although with twinkling eyes. 'For punishment that thou puttest such thoughts into our heads, I sentence the to a bout at quarterstaff with Little John.'
'Put such thoughts into your heads!' repeated the friar. He looked at Robin shrewdly. 'Faith!' he said. 'I but echo the words in all your hearts, thine included, Robin. What were the initials I saw thee hacking out on the bark of that willow by the brook yesterday? Not thine own, by Our Lady! Who is she, Robin? Thou wouldst make a bonny bridegroom for some fair bride. Here,' and he slapped his broad chest, 'here is the priest! Find a bride, prithee, and let us have a wedding in Sherwood.'
'A pox on thy prying eyes and thy foolish tongue!' cried Robin in a sudden fury; and without more ado he turned on his heel and left the friar."

So it's very standard, but has good voice.