The Adventures of Robin Hood
(1956-'57) Made in England. Robin of Locksley and his group of Sherwood Forest protect England from the evil machinations of Prince John, while good King Richard was away at the Crusades. Cast: Richard Greene, Archie Duncan, Patricia Driscoll, John Arnatt, Alan Wheatley, Alex Gauge.
Vol. 1:1) The Coming of Robin Hood (9/26/1955) Robin returns from the crusades to find his land and castle has been stolen and he is declared an outlaw.
2) The Moneylender (10/3/1955) Robin, a new recruit to Scatlock's outlaw band, is sent out to bring back some loot from a moneylender who has exacted 100% interest from the people to whom he has lent money.
3) Dead or Alive (10/10/1955) Little John escapes from the bondage of his feudal lord, but is caught in a tavern by the Sheriff's men. The sergeant offers him his freedom if he will go into Sherwood Forest and bring back an outlaw. He runs into Robin for the first time.
4) Friar Tuck (10/17/1955) Friar Tuck calls on Robin to help the course of true love run smoothly. A young girl in love with a yeoman has sought sanctuary with the Friar after discovering that the lord of the manor has a different suitor in mind for her. Disguised as a monk, Robin sets out to help. Vol. 2:
5) Maid Marian (10/24/1955) When Maid Marian’s jewels are stolen in error, she sets out to help capture the outlaws.
6) A Guest for the Gallows (10/31/1955) The Sheriff has sentenced a peasant, Will Stutely, to death. Robin disguises himself as a butcher, and plans to get an interview with the Sheriff by starting a riot - but what good will that do?
7) The Challenge (11/7/1955) The Sheriff thinks one of his men is the best archer in the land. Sir Richard of the Lea says he knows of someone even better - Robin - and a contest is arranged. The outcome is never in doubt, but Sir Richard soon has cause to regret that he ever supported Robin.
8) Queen Eleanor (11/14/1955) The Queen Mother, Eleanor of Acquitaine, arrives in Nottingham on a mission to collect money in aid of King Richard's was against the Saracens. The Sheriff, after making a generous donation, plots to waylay the party and get his money back, but Marian persuades the Queen to let Robin help her. Vol. 3:
9) Checkmate (11/21/1955) The Count de Waldern makes himself unpopular with Robin when he makes advances to Maid Marian. The Count invites her to dinner, but he finds he has two uninvited guests.
10) The Ordeal (4/9/1956) Edgar, one of the outlaws, is falsely accused by the Sheriff of the murder of Jack the Wagoner. He must submit to trial by ordeal - by plucking an iron bar from a boiling caldron.
11) A Husband for Marian (4/30/1956) When a rather unpleasant knight wants to marry Marian for her dowry, Robin has to act, and disguises himself as a wealthy German baron.
12) The Highlander (5/14/1956) A Highland visitor to Sherwood Forest is regarded with suspicion by Robin, especially when he is seen to burgle a treasure cave. Who is he, and what is he up to? Vol. 4:
13) The Youngest Outlaw (12/19/1955) A young boy tells Robin that he is a page in Waldern Castle, but wants to join the outlaws. How can Robin refuse, when he finds out how important the 'page' really is?
14) The Betrothal (12/26/1955) Gambling has always been a full-time occupation with the outlaws - gambling on their luck against the Sheriff. But Sir Richard couldn't pay the price of his gamble: he now has a month to pay the money or forfeit his estate.
15) The Alchemist (1/9/1956) A poor woman has been accused of witchcraft, and is under sentence of death to be burned at the stake. At least, that was the Sheriff's plan before Robin appeared with a clever ruse.
16) The Jongleur (1/9/1956) A strolling minstrel leads Little John and Robin into a trap laid by the Sheriff, but he later discovers on which side justice lies. Vol. 5:
17) The Brothers (1/16/1956) Robin is called on to aid two brothers, one of whom wants to become a priest. They are both fleeing the Sheriff of Nottingham, and Robin sends them to an abbot. However, they are caught, and the would-be priest is thrown into prison. Can Robin rescue him and help him take his vows?
18) The Intruders (1/23/1956) Friendly villagers have turned against Robin and the outlaws after being robbed. To win back their confidence, he must find the thieves.
19) The Sheriff’s Boots (1/30/1956) The Sheriff of Nottingham prides himself on being well dressed - even down to his boots. His own bootmakers don't seem to be doing a good job, but what would he say if he knew that he was wearing outlaw boots?
20) Errand of Mercy (2/6/1956) While delivering herbs to fight an epidemic of St Anthony's Fire, Robin and Little John are recognised by a beggar, and are in danger. Vol. 6:
21) The Vandals (2/13/1956) A man is found murdered in Sherwood Forest, and the arrow that killed him is sworn to be Robin's. Local looting in the village is also being blamed on him, so Robin must find the vandals, in order to clear his name.
22) Richard the Lionheart (2/20/1956) There are many men who don't believe it, but the outlaws are among the most faithful of King Richard's subjects.. Peregrinus believed them , but they were getting fidgetty with him around. They are not know how closely he is connected to the King.
23) Ladies of Sherwood (2/27/1956) Arthur of Tetsbury is to be hanged for keeping money from King Richard's crusade, instead of paying it in taxes to Prince John. The Sheriff suspects Robin will try to rescue him, and frobids anyone to enter or leave the city. But a woman's robes can hide even a man's Lincoln Green.
24) Will Scarlet (3/5/1956) Will Scarlet has an eye for the girls, and this lands him in trouble with the Sheriff's men. Robin comes to the rescue, but Will's willingness to trust everyone is still liable to land him in trouble. Vol. 7:
25) The May Queen (4/9/1956) The May Queen is being made to marry a man she does not love, but a tournament has been arranged, and perhaps under cover of the jousting, Robin will be able to do something.
26) The Wanderer (4/16/1956) Derwent the outlaw makes a friend to whom he will be everlastingly grateful. Sir Walter de Lys discovers that there is such a thing as hygiene, after a healer called Joseph cures him by unconventional means, which riles the other healers in Nottingham. Then the Sheriff takes a hand...
27) Secret Mission (4/30/1956) A mysterious hooded pilgrim, Peregrinus the palmer, seems anxious to make the acquaintance of the outlaws, and proves himself a worthy friend when he shows how well he can use a bow. But he asks awkward questions about their loyalty to King Richard.
28) Tables Turned (5/14/1956) Derwent and Much 'obtain' some loot which they heard was jewels. But it turns out to be two children, who prove to be more than a nuisance. Soon the tables are turned, however. Vol. 8:
29) The Black Five (4/15/1957) The Sheriff's life is in danger, and he sends to Robin for help! What can have caused this sudden friendship, and who or what are the 'Black Five'.
30) Food For Thought (4/22/1957) Count Olivier has levied a new tax, taking so much food from the people of Upper Minton that they may starve. Robin captures the food from the tax collector and must return it to the villagers
31) Too Many Earls (4/29/1957) Marian's uncle is quarrelling with the Earl of Northgate, and she suggests an archery match to decide the matter. She hopes Robin will be able to shoot for her uncle.
32) The Little People (5/20/1957) Robin and Friar Tuck are escorting Marian back home from Ireland, after rescuing her uncle, when they hear for the first time about the leprechauns. Vol. 9:
33) The Frightened Tailor (6/3/1957) A list of people loyal to King Richard comes into the Sheriff's possession, but fortunately Robin has a chance of rescuing it.
34) The Path of True Love (6/10/1957) Locksley Hall has sentimental associations for Robin and Marian, and they pay a visit. But the current owner is treating his peasants miserably.
35) The Road in the Air (6/17/1957) Sir William has imposed an import duty on all grain taken to Tom's mill, and unless it's paid, he will see nobody crosses his land, which surrounds it.
36) Carlotta (6/24/1957) Robin and his men plan to steal gold bound for the coffers of Prince John, using Little John's girlfriend, Carlotta. Vol. 10:
37) My Brother’s Keeper (11/11/1957) Sir Loren is banished from his home by his father. Then Loren kills his young brother in the forest. Robin and Little John are the only witnesses
38) An Apple for the Archer (11/18/1957) Mary Quartermaine has to marry the best bow-man in the land. Robin plays cupid when he teaches Timothy Cox to shoot an arrow well enough to win.
39) The Rivals (1/6/1958) Trouble begins when the Sheriff tries to levy yet another tax to raise money. His lieutenant advises against this, and they plan to start a band of outlaws to compete with Robin's men.
40) One Man’s Meat (2/3/1958) Squire Woodstock has discovered a form of bran which he thinks will replace all other food. Robin and Friar Tuck have to eat it for dinner. Vol. 11:
41) The Knight Who Came To Dinner (6/4/1956) A penniless knight, Sir Richard of the Lea, has mortgaged his estate to the abbot, and cannot repay his debt. The outlaws lend him the sum he needs.
42) The Wager (6/11/1956) Robin bets Friar Tuck that he can collect more money by begging than Tuck can by prayer. But Norman soldiers make things very difficult.
43) The Scientist (10/8/1956) Albertus the scientist has invented a terrible bomb, and is afraid his idea will fall into the wrong hands. How can Robin, an outlaw, help a man who keeps such close company with the king?
44) The Goldmaker (10/29/1956) Sir Richard of the Lea has a lot of very nice pewter plate, and when an 'alchemist' comes along and says he can turn it into gold, Sir Richard is taken in. Vol. 12:
45) The Traitor (5/21/1956) Robin and his men are not traitors, and when they find that one of three men on a special mission is not to be trusted, they decide to do something.
46) Ransom (11/12/1956) Five hundred crowns is demanded from the villagers by Count Severne to pay for the return of his son. Edwin, spokesman of the serfs, appeals to Robin.
47) The Friar’s Pilgrimage (12/24/1956) It may be odd that Robin should decide to accompany Friar Tuck on his pilgrimage to Canterbury, but several people are glad he did, as they are soon embroiled in a case of witchcraft.
48) Hubert (1/7/1957) Lady Rowena is being forced to marry a local nobleman, De Vere. Sir Hubert is determined to storm the castle single-handed, to save her. Vol. 13:
49) The Final Tax (2/4/1957) Sir Charles surveys collecting the tax to which he is legally entitled if one of his villagers dies. But Friar Tuck has a plan to thwart the rascally bailiff.
50) The Ambush (2/11/1957) Prince John is always trying to seize the English throne while King Richard is in the Holy Land. But someone has a better claim: Arthur of Brittany.
51) The Goldmaker’s Return (2/25/1957) The Sheriff gives the alchemist just seven days more to produce gold. Robin, feeling guilty for delivering hime to the Sheriff, tries to rescue him.
52) Flight From France (3/4/1957) Sir Roderick is on a mission to raise money for Prince John. Robin decides to take Sir Roderick's place, and seize the gold for King Richard, but the plan goes wrong. Vol. 14:
53) The Secret Pool (5/11/1957) Robin and Marian are fishing in a pool which Robin explains has the biggest fish in the area. It belongs to Sir Cedric Hayworth, who knows nothing about it.
54) Fair Play (3/18/1957) An acrobatic team come through Sherwood Forest on their way to Nottingham Fair and give Robin an idea.
55) The York Treasure (4/1/1957) Joseph of Cordoba and a young friend, Esther, escape from York with money raised by friends to pay the passage of a shipload of refugees landing at Grimsby. When Joseph is wounded, Robin offers to accompany Esther to the coast.
56) The Borrowed Baby (4/8/1957) The Count of Severne tells the Sheriff that his gold has been taken by Robin Hood. He also suspects Maid Marian. The Sheriff puts the suspicions to a test. Vol. 15:
57) The Deserted Castle (3/12/1956) The Sheriff is puzzled by something very strange going on in a ruined castle. When he arrives with his men-at-arms, he finds that the castle contains an unusual occupant.
58) The Miser (3/19/1956) When the villagers have been charged double taxes, Robin decides to teach miserly Sir William de Courcier a lesson. Robin pretends to be helpful, but the miser soon learns the error of his ways.
59) Trial by Battle (3/26/1956) Marian is arrested and sent for trial, suspected of murder, after the King's Commissioner is killed with a dagger of hers. Two men have to fight, and only if her defender wins is she proved innocent.
60) Children of Greenwood (4/2/1956) When the freeman A'Bland flees from a false accusation of murder, his children,Alice & Oswald, are seized and held. Vol. 16:
61) The Byzantine Treasure (4/23/1956) The outlaws discover solid gold plates belonging to Queen Eleanor have been stolen. The Byzantine treasure is too 'hot' for them to hold.
62) The Inquisitor (5/7/1956) Robin and Little John find new ways of getting into inaccessible abbeys: Little John through the kitchen, and Robin by riding in a wine barrel.
63) The Thorkil Ghost (5/28/1956) Harold of Thorkil Castle insists he is being haunted by a vicious Viking ghost. At least that's what he tells Robin, but Robin doesn't believe in ghos
64) The Prisoner (7/9/1956) A courier has come to Prince John, and Robin thinks he bears important news. The Prince says it is of King Richard's death, but Robin disbelieves this, and sets to work to discover the truth. Vol. 17:
65) A Village Wooing Men try to join Robin's outlaw band for some strange reasons, but surely Wat Longfellow's was the strangest of all. He wanted to join so he could get married to the widow Winifred! 10/1/1956
66) Blackmail By chance, a stranger hidden in a cart overhears a conversation between Robin and Marian. Is it enough to blackmail the outlaw of Sherwood Forest? Robin impersonates the Sheriff to turn the tables on the blackmailer. 10/15/1956
67) A Year And A Day A year and a day - that's the length of time an escaped serf has to stay free before freedom is his forever. But he has to stay in the public eye, and how can he do this when he is a wanted man? Surgeon Calend has done it for a year, but there's another day to go. 10/22/1956
68) The Imposters Robin's principles are well-known, if not well-liked. There are two kinds of men he doesn't like: traitors and impostors. Unless he is the impostor? 11/5/1956 Vol. 18:
69) Isabella There is only one attractive young woman in Nottingham that Robin trusts, and that's Marian. Can he trust the lovely Isabella too? Prince John is planning to divorce his wife, Princess Avice, who asks Robin for help. 11/19/1956
70) The Hero Mark becomes a hero under false pretences. But is he hero enough to take the consequences? 11/26/1956
71) The Haunted Mill Tom the Miller is being harassed by a series of misfortunes, which his powerful neighbor, Sir William, ascribes to the 'Little People', but Friar Tuck doesn't believe this falsehood, and asks Robin for help. 12/3/1956
72) The Black Patch Sir Dunstan of Travers, a guest of Maid Marian, discloses to her his vow to wear a black patch over one eye until he has captured Robin Hood. She hurries off to warn Robin, and almost falls into a cleverly laid trap. 12/10/1956 Vol. 19:
73) Outlaw Money Money problems are not new, but outlaws have unconventional methods of solving them. To help the villagers of Lotham, who are being very heavily taxed, Robin supplies table silver to the silversmith and official minter of Nottingham to melt down into coin. Unknown to Robin, the Sheriff already suspects the silversmith is in sympathy with King Richard. 12/17/1956
74) The Trap The Sheriff's campaign against Robin and the outlaws has not been very successful, but Sir Simon, an agent of Prince John, comes along with a new idea, and proposes to carry it through himself. The Sheriff is pleased to hand over to someone else. 12/31/1956
75) The Dream Marian's cousin, Sir William Fitzwalter, comes from Eleanor, the Queen Mother, to ask Robin's help. It means Robin has to go to Austria. That night Marian has a strange dream, causing her to fear for his safety. 1/14/1957
76) The Blackbird Most people can stand a bit of teasing, but the outlaws go too far with Little John, and he walks off in a huff. It was a pity he didn't look where he was going - it would have saved Robin a lot of trouble. Little John is caught by the Sheriff's men and sentenced to hang, and Robin has to rescue him. 1/21/1957 Vol. 20:
77) The Shell Game Robin's men are annoyed when he gives refuge to Pick, a confidence trickster, who specialises in a shell trick, which makes him rather unpopular with the men. Robin uses him in a plan to collect some jewels for King Richard's campaign in France. 1/28/1957
78) The Bandit Of Brittany Robin and Friar Tuck escort Prince Arthur to Chateau Marmont in France for safety. There they make a discovery, of a French 'Robin Hood' called Jacques Chapeau. Jacques captures the prince, intending to use him as ransom for his brother imprisoned in Paris. 2/18/1957
79) The Dowry A preposterous London merchant and his beautiful daughter Bess are on their way to Sir Harold of Nottingham with a dowry of one thousand gold crowns. Garth, one of the outlaws, reports their presence to Robin, who arranges to relieve them of their gold. 3/25/1957
80) Highland Fling Robin and Friar Tuck go on a mission to Scotland for King Richard, to collect five hundred gold crowns, for King William, but they find the Scots suspicious. Proving their identity gives Tuck some anxious moments. 5/6/1957 Vol. 21:
81) The Mystery Of Ireland's Eye Robin and Friar Tuck go with Marian to an island off the coast of Ireland, where they suspect her uncle, Sir Edward de Courcy, is being held prisoner. 5/13/1957
82) The Infidel During King Richard's crusade, Ali ben Azra, one of the hated Saracens is captured and brought to England. In their turn, the Saracens capture Lord Rossmore and hold him hostage against Ali's safe return. 5/27/1957
83) The Salt King One essential commodity in short supply is salt, and Lord Guthrie is plotting with the Sheriff to hold up supplies so the price will rise. The plan works well, until Robin steps in. 9/30/1957
84) A Tuck In Time Edgar, Friar Tuck's twin brother, has returned from the East with a deadly machine, and is prepared to sell it to Prince John. But Robin and Tuck plan to stop him. 10/7/1957 Vol. 22:
85) Pepper Robin becomes involved in the fortunes of a Byzantine princess, Irene, who has been held hostage in England. 10/14/1957
86) The Charter Lord Greenwald is seriously ill in his castle, and he is the only person who knows the hiding place of a Charter which will limit Prince Johns' power, should he become king. 10/21/1957
87) A Change Of Heart Friar Tuck, living in Tintern Abbey, sends for Robin's help against Lord Humphrey, who is planning to expel the Celts from the Forest of Dean. 10/28/1957
88) Brother Battle Brother Wootan has been banished many times for teaching the children of serfs to read. Robin allows him to start a school in the forest, and one of the unwilling pupils is Little John. 11/4/1957 Vol. 23:
89) The Angry Village Robin and Little John, while hunting in the forest, come across villagers hiding grain to avoid it being confiscated. But the grain is discovered, and treachery is suspected. 11/25/1957
90) The Mark Barnaby Church is being rebuil. Walter, the master mason, is proud of his work, but Sir Blaise, plotting to turn the church into a fortress, meets with unexpected opposition. 12/2/1957
91) The Bride Of Robin Hood A girl, who has run away from her home to avoid a marriage to Walter, proves herself a valiant archer in defence of Robin. In return for her service he grants her a favor. 12/9/1957
92) To Be A Student Prince John is levying troops from among young men. Peter Larkin, a brilliant student that Friar Tuck is preparing for university, tries to escape this traitorous service. 12/16/1957 Vol. 24:
93) Christmas Goose Young Davey has a pet goose, who is very attached to him. One day it saves him from a flogging from Sir Leon's men, but in so doing is caught and, as a punishment, sentenced to become Sir Leon's Christmas dinner. 12/23/1957.
94) Challenge of Black Knight 12/30/1957 Will Dale, as a special birthday treat, is brought by his father to the forest. There, he goes hunting with Robin and the outlaws, but they get into a fight with Sir Roger Fitzwilliam, who kidnaps Will.
95) Profiteer The village of Lotham is without food, because of the failure of the grain crop. The Lord of the Manor refuses to help, but Robin hears about it, and agrees that Andrew, a serf from Lotham, shall buy food with money from the outlaws. 1/13/1958.
96) Knight Errant Marian wants to speak to Robin urgently. She tries to tell him that Sir Jack of Southwark has her father's permission to marry her. But Robin is so engrossed in his archery practice that that he will not take any notice. When Sir Jack arrives, Robin finds out the hard way. 1/20/1958. Vol. 25:
97) The Healing Hand Little John is a good man in a fight, but not so good when brains are needed. Oswald of the Healing Hand, a 'quack' doctor, finds him easy to deceive, when he suffers from indigestion. 1/27/1958.
98) Too Many Robins Alma, an innkeeper's daughter, hero-worships Robin. But to gain her love, Tom the Thatcher tells her he is Robin. But she wants proof. 2/10/1958.
99) The Crusaders Robin has a rendezvous with four knights with whom he fought in the crusades, and in keeping it he falls into a trap set by the Sheriff. At last it seems the Sheriff has won - but Robin has got out of difficult and dangerous situations before. 2/17/1958.
100) Castle in the Air The impoverished knight and friend of the outlaws, Sir Richard of the Lea, loses a game of dice against Sir Adrian. Robin relaises the game was rigged. But so does the Sheriff, who is determined to turn it to his advantage. 2/24/1958 Vol. 26:
101) The Double Bolbec, a sworn enemy of Robin Hood, arrives at Nottingham Castle to see the Sheriff. He has, he tells the Sheriff, a foolproof plan to trap the outlaw leader, involving Luke Tanner, who is the exact double of Robin. 3/3/1958
102) Roman Gold Dr. Quince, an antiquarian friend of Robin's, is excavating the site of an old Roman villa. Robin and his men agree to lend a hand, in the hope of finding Roman gold. He is very successful until the news reaches the Sheriff, who wants the gold for himself. 3/10/1958
103) Ghost That Failed Local farmers believe that the land belonging to surly Simon Dexter is haunted. Robin and Friar Tuck realise that this is Simon's way of scaring his neighbors off his land, and decide to see what they can do about it. 3/17/1958
104) Sign of Blue Boar A miserly Nottingham tailor, designing to own the 'Bue Boar' inn, consults with the Sheriff. Together they work out a plan to get control of the inn and lay a trap for Robin. 3/24/1958 Vol. 27:
105) Quickness of the Hand With the end of the tournament season, three knights decide to try to make some money by capturing Robin Hood and claiming the reward. By posing as strolling players, they enter the outlaws' camp and work a neat trick. 3/31/1958
106) Elixir of Youth Sir Boland, in desperate need of money, promises the hand of his ward Melissa to Sir Louis, an elderly Norman, in spite of her being in love with Sir Boland's squire. When Friar Tuck hears of the young girl's plight, he asks Robin for help. 4/7/1958
107) The Genius Nicodemus, a brilliant mathematician, aware that Prince John covets the giant catapult that he has invented, escapes from the power of the Prince into Sherwood Forest, only to discover that his brother has been seized as a hostage by a rascally baron. 4/14/1958.
108) The Youthful Menace Marian is disappointed to find that Edwin, her nephew that she has not seen for ten years, and who has just arrived from France, is scornful of Robin Hood and his band of outlaws. 4/21/1958 Vol. 28:
109) The Minstrel With the help of a song, Robin and a minstrel named Roland manage to spoil Prince John's hopes of an alliance with the Prince of Aragon. 4/28/1958
110) The Doctor Little John breaks his leg escaping from the Sheriff's men. Robin and Friar Tuck carry him to the home of Sir George Woodley, who is being visited by a foreign doctor. 5/5/1958.
111) The Lottery The Sheriff finds a neat and foolproof way of raising money for Prince John, by organising raffles. Foolproof that is, until Robin comes on the scene. 5/12/1958
112) The Fire During a lengthy drought, Little John and Derwent are cornered in a cave. The Sheriff, in trying to smoke them out, starts a fire which forces him to seek help from Robin. 5/19/1958. Vol. 29:
113) Lincoln Green Robin, Marian and Little John visit Master David of Lincoln to buy Lincoln Green cloth. The Sheriff follows, hoping for a chance to capture them, which he finds when Master Shanks, David's assistant, turns traitor. 5/26/1958.
114) Woman's War Robin agrees to let two of his men accompany Ann de Brissac, a noblewoman, to a place where gold for King Richard is hidden. But Marian then arrives at the camp to explain that Ann is a spy for Prince John. So Robin has to set out to save his two men. 6/2/1958.
115) Little Mother A trap is laid to catch Little John when he receives a message that his mother, a serf of the Duke of Retford, is very ill. But the brawny outlaw brings the house down about the plotter's ears. 6/9/58.
116) Marian's Prize Robin's name is entered for an archery contest in the village of Northeave, but owing to his absence from camp, Marian has to go instead, in disguise. 6/16/1958. Vol. 30:
117) Farewell to Tuck The Sheriff has long suspected that Friar Tuck is in league with Robin Hood, and seizes an opportunity to get rid of him, when the archbishop looks for a good man to take over a parish in Sussex. 6/30/1958
118) Sybella The Earl of Steyne is ambushed by Baron Onslow. Onslow changes clothes with the dead Earl and rides to Nottingham with the Earls' letter of introduction from Robin to the King. 11/21/1959
119) The Flying Sorceror Lord Giles of Richmond sees an opportunity to increase his own wealth when he sees Lord Eilmer, an elderly, harmless eccentric, carrying out scientific experiments in the market-place. 11/28/1959
120) The Lady Killer Robin is out hunting with Derwent when he sees his old friend Will Scarlett stalking a deer. Before Robin can join him, two foresters arrive and arrest Will for poaching. 12/5/1959 Vol. 31:
121) A Touch of Fever Robin and his men capture three knights riding through Sherwood Forest. Difficulties arise when Marian recognises one of them as her cousin. 12/12/1959
122) The Devil You Don’t Know Robin and Will Scarlett are out searching for Alan-a-Dale, when they see a group of horsemen with a young yeoman prisoner. They decide to help the captive. 12/19/1959
123) A Bushel of Apples Robin uncovers Sir Watkyn's plot to extort large sums of money from the peasants. 7/17/1960
124) The Debt Robin searches for an outlaw, Martin, who has been posing as one of his men and robbing innocent people in the Sherwood area. 7/31/1960 Vol. 32:
125) The Loaf The Sheriff learns that in London there is a great demand for flour. This gives him an idea that will improve his finances - though the Nottingham poor will suffer. 1/2/1960
126) Six Strings to His Bow Robin meets a strange knight playing a harp, and decides not to interrupt the newcomer until a crossbow bolt flies through the window, narrowly missing the knight. 1/9/1960
127) Tuck’s Love Day Friar Tuck is in trouble with his Abbot. He has been unable to collect money for the church. In despair, he goes to Robin for help and advice. 2/27/1960
128) The Truce The Deputy Sheriff is usually hostile to Robin, but now he wants his help. 7/24/1960 Vol. 33:
129) The Oath The Deputy Sheriff suspects Friar Tuck of being in league with Robin Hood, and plans to trap the Friar. But he underestimates Tuck's intelligence. 8/7/1960
130) The Charm Pedlar A charm pedlar arrives in Nottingham. Friar Tuck discovers the man is a trickster, selling the villagers useless potions. Robin thinks of a plan to stop the pedlar's activities. 8/14/1960
131) Goodbye Little John Little John is angry to discover that his place as Robin's right-hand man has been taken by Will Scarlett. The Deputy Sheriff plans to take advantage of Little John's discontent. 8/21/1960
132) The Reluctant Rebel To gather first-hand knowledge of outlaw life for a journal he is writinng, Sir Geoffrey Claire and his manservant Herbert pose as outlaws, and join Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest. 8/28/1960 Vol. 34:
133) The Bagpiper Duncan of Stoneykirk, the wild Highland clansman, is back in Sherwood Forest. He was rather troublesome on his last visit, not only to his enemies, but also to his friends. Will things be different this time? 9/4/1960
134) The Parting Guest Duncan of Stoneykirk is still the rather unwelcome guest of Robin and his men. His wild, unpredictable behavior and his interest in Marian are worrying to Robin. 9/11/1960
135) Hostage for a Hangman The Deputy Sheriff arranges a meeting with Robin and tells him that unless he surrenders, he will arrest two serfs the next morning and hang them. 9/18/1960
136) Hue and Cry The Deputy Sheriff is set upon by a masked man and his gold chain of office stolen. On learning the identity of his attacker, he orders nine men from a neighboring village to hunt him down. 9/25/1960 Vol. 35:
137) The Champion Marian tells Robin that, following the death of her father, supposedly slain in the Holy Land, her estate is to be taken over, at the Sheriff's suggestion, by Sir Guy Quentin. But Robin has other ideas. 10/2/1960
138) The Edge and the Point Robin thinks his skill with the bow is without equal - until a former crusader, Boland, makes an appearance in Sherwood Forest. 10/8/1960
139) A Race Against Time Robin gets an important message from the Duchess of Brittany, who is taking the King's son to Northumberland to be received as the rightful heir to the throne. Fearing trouble from Prince John, she wants Robin and his men to escort them. 10/15/1960
140) The Pharoah Stones A pedlar sells Little John three dice-like stones, which, he claims, tell the owner his fortune. Little John puts them to the test, and is convinced of their mysterious powers. 10/22/1960 Vol. 36:
141) Bride for an Outlaw Sir Bligh Denton, a wealthy merchant, learns that his daughter Judith's suitor plans to visit her. Robin, escaping from the Sheriff's men, enters the house and is mistaken for the man. 10/29/1960
142) Double Trouble Friar Tuck's identical twin brother, Edgar, is back in Nottingham. Edgar is a rogueish fellow, and has agreed to help the Deputy Sheriff to trap Robin Hood. 11/5/1960
143) Trapped Sir Marmont seizes travelers, tries them on false charges, and if they are unable to pay the heavy fine he imposes, sentences them to work for him. Robin Hood then falls into his clutches. 11/12/1960