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有声书 | Robin Hood 罗宾汉 01

英语有声书 2020-09-18

今日书目

书名：

Robin Hood

《罗宾汉》

作者：

Sally M. Stockton

今日连载 | Robin Hood 01

Chapter 1:

Robin Hood becomes an Outlaw

Robin Hood was born near the end of the 12th century. His real name was Robert. He was the son of the Earl① of Huntingdon. At that time, England had many problems. King Richard was away on a crusade② in the Holy Land③. He was away many years.

His brother, John, became king. He was a cruel and greedy④ king. His men were arrogant⑤ and brutal⑥. The poor people of England suffered a lot. They paid very high taxes to King John and his sheriffs⑦. Many families died of hunger!

One day, the cruel Sheriff of Nottingham killed Robin's father, and took away his lands. Young Robin lost his father, his home, his lands and all his possessions.

He escaped to Sherwood Forest with his loyal⑧ servants. They decided to live as free men in the forest. They didn't want to be slaves of King John. However, the King considered them outlaws.

When Robin and his men reached Sherwood Forest, they sat down to rest. Robin Hood smiled at his loyal servants. Then he said to them,"My friends, Sherwood Forest is our new home. Now we are free but we are outlaws. Everyone in the kingdom is against⑨ us!'"

"Master, we are not afraid because you are with us," said Much. "Yes, I will stay with you, but you must do what I tell you. We must not become robbers. We must never harm⑩ the poor, the old, women or children. We must respect and protect them."

"We take only from rich merchants, noble men and fat churchmen! Here is my plan: when rich travellers come into Sherwood Forest, we invite them to eat with us. Then, they must pay for their food. They must give us half of everything they have! We then give this money to the poor. Do you promise to do what I tell you?"

"Yes, we do!" they cried.

Robin and the outlaws lived in caverns⑪ in the forest. The caverns were a perfect hiding place. They were warm and dry in the winter. In the summer they were cool.

They were happy in the forest. They all wore green clothes and carried bows and arrows. Robin had a horn to give signals⑫.

Soon, other honest men joined the outlaws of Sherwood Forest: Nat, Will Scarlett and others. The outlaws were excellent archers⑬. Robin Hood became the best archer in the region. In the forest, Robin and his men practised⑭ with their bows and arrows.

Words

① Earl：伯爵。

② crusade：圣战。

③ Holy Land：圣地耶路撒冷。

④ greedy：贪婪的。

⑤ arrogant：高傲的。

⑥ brutal：残忍的。

⑦ sheriffs：郡长。

⑧ loyal：忠诚。

⑨ against：反对。

⑩ harm：伤害。

⑪ caverns：大洞穴。