The Adventures of Robin Hood #2

This non-fiction piece explores the medieval sport of falconry as it was practiced during Robin Hood's era, detailing how English nobility trained and hunted with hawks and the specialized roles that supported the pastime. From the techniques used to condition young falcons to the strict laws governing which birds the common folk could possess, the story captures a fascinating glimpse into the aristocratic world that surrounded the legendary outlaw.

When Robin Hood encounters a finely dressed stranger on the road, he's convinced he's found an easy mark—but the mysterious traveler proves to be far more formidable with a quarterstaff than his appearance suggests. As the dust settles from their fierce battle, Robin discovers the stranger is Will Gamwell, his own nephew, who's fled into the forest after a desperate confrontation with Ben Gow, the cruel steward who long plagued his family. Now both uncle and nephew must reckon with the king's men closing in and the trouble that brought Will to seek refuge in Sherwood.

Robin Hood encounters a tearful milkmaid named Priscilla on the road to Locksley Town and learns that her guardian has falsely imprisoned her true love, Ben Thurgood, on a theft charge to force her into a marriage with a wealthy man. Determined to right this injustice, Robin devises a clever scheme involving a royal shooting match that will give the innocent man a chance to prove his worth—and his innocence—before the King himself.