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English Reading - Чтение на английском Joseph WALKER - Robin Hood


Joseph Reddeford Walker (1789 - 1876)

Born in Virginia, USA. He engaged in fur trapping and trading, also serves as a guide for exploratory expeditions.

«The last archer smiled scornfully and made ready.  He drew his bow with ease and grace and, without seeming to study the course, released the winged arrow.  Forward it leaped toward the target, and all eyes followed its flight.  A loud uproar broke forth when it alighted, just without the center and grazing the shaft sent by Rob.  The stranger made a gesture of surprise when his own eyes announced the result to him, but saw his error.  He had not allowed for the fickle gust of wind which seized the arrow and carried it to one side.  But for all that he was the first to congratulate the victor.

“I hope we may shoot again,” quoth he.  “In truth I care not for the golden bauble and wished to win it in despite of the Sheriff for whom I have no love.  Now crown the lady of your choice.”  And turning suddenly he was lost in the crowd, before Rob could utter what it was upon his lips to say, that he would shoot again with him.

And now the herald summoned Rob to the Sheriff’s box to receive the prize.

“You are a curious fellow enough,” said the Sheriff, biting his lip coldly; “yet you shoot well.  What name go you by?”

Marian sat near and was listening intently.

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