Crusaders were people of all classes. Some were beggars, and others were noble men. Many wanted to free the Holy Land from the Turks.Some wanted to find treasures and lands. Others went for adventure. Every Crusader wore a red cross on his breast. This was the symbol of Christianity.
Some years passed, and there were more than 200 outlaws living in Sherwood Forest. Robin Hood was the hero of the poor. He continued robbing the rich to give to the poor. Robin Hood called this "The Sherwood Tax"
Robin and his men were the best archers of the region. They knew the forest perfectly. They were never afraid of fighting the soldiers of the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham. It was impossible to stop Robin Hood
There was great happiness in Sherwood Forest that evening. Marian and Robin were finally together. Friar Tuck married them after a few days. There was a big wedding celebration in the forest.
King John became the King of England. He liked hunting and taking baths! Almost no one took baths at that time. He lost most of the lands England had in France.
We must not become robbers. We must never harm, the poor, the old, women or children. We must respect and protect them." "We take only from rich merchants, noble men and fat churchmen!
One of the most important Crusade was the Third Crusade. Three of Europe's most powerful kings led the Crusade. They were Richard the Lionheart of England, Philip Augustus of France, and Frederick Barbarossa of Germany.
Sheriff was furious because the people laughed at him. He was never able to capture Robin Hood. King John was furious too. His subjects loved King Richard and hated him.
The cruel Sheriff of Nottingham killed Robin's father
The Sheriff of Nottingham sent an army of soldiers to Sherwood Forest to capture Robin Hood. But Robin and his outlaws were in the trees. They killed all the soldiers except one.
