Bold Robin he gave him very hard blows,
 	 The other returnd them as fast;
 	 At every stroke their jackets did smoke,
 	 Three hours the combat did last.
 length in a rage the bold forester grew
 	 And cudgeld bold Robin so sore
 	 That he could not stand, so shaking his hand,
 	 He said, Let us freely give oer.

Lines 45-52 from Robin Hood and the Ranger