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a deep breath, ‘lad, thou art—Thou must not leave our com-
pany, Allan! Wilt thou not stay with us here in the sweet
green forest? Truly, I do feel my heart go out toward thee
with great love.’
Then Allan took Robin’s hand and kissed it. ‘I will stay
with thee always, dear master,’ said he, ‘for never have I
known such kindness as thou hast shown me this day.’
Then Will Scarlet stretched forth his hand and shook Al-
lan’s in token of fellowship, as did Little John likewise. And
thus the famous Allan a Dale became one of Robin Hood’s
band.

1 The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood