Stutely

Presently out came Will Stutely with firm step but dejected air.

Robin Hood 1917

Then because Middle made a wry face, as though he had already received the buffet, and loitered in his steps, Arthur-a-Bland and Will Stutely seized him by the arms and stood him before the friar.

Robin Hood 1917

Stutely, Much, Little John and the other outlaws began sending their arrows whizzing toward the opposite bank; but the dogs, which were taught of the friar, dodged the missiles cleverly and ran and fetched them back again, just as the dogs of to-day catch sticks.

Robin Hood 1917

While the giant Little John and broad-shouldered Will Stutely made up in stature what little they lacked in outward polish.

Robin Hood 1917

And Much, the miller's son, and Arthur-a-Bland, and Middle, and Stutely and Scarlet and Little John and others played at the quarter-staff, giving and getting many lusty blows.

Robin Hood 1917

At last with a mighty onrush, Robin cleaved a way through the press to the scaffold itself, and not a second too soon; for two men with pikes had leaped upon the cart, and were in the act of thrusting down upon the palmer and Will Stutely.

Robin Hood 1917

Little John and Stutely, and neither wished to yield to the other.

Robin Hood 1917

The gates were not opened upon this day, for the Sheriff was determined to carry through the hanging of Will Stutely undisturbed.

Robin Hood 1917

Belike he can tell us how the land ties, and if Stutely be really in jeopardy.

Robin Hood 1917

So Robin gave his orders, and the main body of his men dispersed to different parts of the forest, under Will Stutely and Little John, to watch other roads; while Robin Hood himself took six of his men, including Will Scarlet, and Much, and posted himself in full view of the main road.

Robin Hood 1917