Literature
Will Scarlett of Sherwood Forest Chapter 1
Chapter 1: How I Became an Outlaw Now, you’ve heard of the legendary folk hero, Robin Hood, and how he robbed from the rich to feed the poor. You’ve also heard about how he won the archery tournament and how he won the heart of Maid Marian all the while foiling that uppity upstart known as Prince John. Well, old Alan-a-Dale told you that story. But, did he ever tell you this story? My name is William Gamwell, but my friends at Sherwood Forest call me Will Scarlett. I am an outlaw who helps Robin Hood carry out his missions to help those in need. Even though I like to dress fashionably, I am certainly no snob like Prince John. Now you may be asking, how did I become a Merry Man? Well, let me turn back the time for a moment… Once upon a time, in jolly old England, I was a pup when my father, Sir Archibald of London, was a painter for the mighty King Richard the Lionhearted. As you may already know, King Richard had two brothers. One was Henry the Younger, the tall and handsome prince