The Taxman Cometh
Today has got to be one of the best in our short history! We are definitely pigs in slops! All that money and we didn't even have to go into the castle to get it. Well we had to go to the castle, but not for the money! Couldn't believe it when we got shut up in the vaults. Not a good experience! Good for us, we had Master Scarlett with us! Nottingham's finest carpenter, well now his father has left! Of course, I'm sure I would have come up with a plan, but it would have taken a while! Good to know my fellow outlaws can think for themselves!
The Sheriff's face when he realised he'd been had too! Priceless!
I never did find out what Marian's decision was, but she seems to have changed her mind now anyway. Something I am very glad about, I must say! Can't imagine her doing what she would be told, she always had a mind of her own, even when we were children. I remember once, when we were playing by the pond in Locksley! It really was her idea to dump all the washing in it! But would she get the blame! Nope I did, which meant that Much got reprimanded for allowing me to do it. Honestly, women! They really have power over us, even miniature ones! Wouldn't change her though, that's what makes her Marian!
Not quite sure why I kissed that other one though. Sort of regret it now, but at least we got all the money! Don't think they'll be back in a while, not that I'm complaining. That boy was so creepy, the way he just popped out his shoulder. Gives me shivers just thinking about it!
Oh well, at least we managed to secure fresh meat for all the villages for a couple of years, should help. Still can't believe that butcher. Beetroot! I know times are tough, but still, he shouldn't be trying to con his own customers. That's just something the Sheriff would do. Unless … no! Wait … yes … that's just … oh! The Sheriff told him to! No wonder why he was giving him the leftovers from the castle kitchen. He wouldn't do anything just for the kindness of it. But what does he get out of it? The villagers buy the rubbish meat, but they get ill from it, so they can't work and then …oh right! I get it, they can't pay their taxes, so they get thrown into prison, and probably hanged. More examples made. Making them not buy the meat, so he has more money for his damn taxes. He is one cheating AAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! I really do not like him! No wonder Edward looks so scared all the time; he doesn't know what this new Sheriff will do next. Can't really blame him for wanting to follow the system, he does have Marian to think about. Although, I'm sure Guy would never let anything happen to her, worst luck. He just keeps giving and giving. Marian's not a girl who can be brought, but I'm not entirely sure about Edward. He's not exactly a spring chicken, and he'll want to make sure that Marian is cared for after he's gone. Hurry home King Richard!!