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I. Many talk of Robin Hood who never shot in his Bow. That is, many prate of Matters where∣in they have no skill. Robin Hood an excellent Archer and Arch-robber did chiefly reside in Sher∣wood Forrest in this County. II. To sell Robin Hoods penny-worths. That is, stoln goods under half their value. III. As wise as a man of Gotham. The usual Periphrasis of a Fool; yet Gotham (a Village in this County) breeds as wise people as any which causlessly laugh at their simplicity. IV.
The little Smith of Nottingham, who doth the work that no man can. This seems to be intended (by circumlocution) for no body, and by way of Sarcasm is applied to such who being conceited of their own skill, pretend to the atchieving of Impossibilities.