Robin of Sherwood (1984) s01e03 Episode Script

The Witch of Elsdon

You know me, Loxley? What is it? Nothing.
Start.
Get the prisoners.
Which path? To Rudford.
Why? - A hunting.
Because of a dream.
- He is crazy.
We do not know we are looking for.
Once we see, we know it.
I want you to stay here.
- Why? Because of the danger? To Rudford.
Witchcraft.
Are you sure? - I can prove it.
Jennet or Elsden and her husband Thomas worship the devil.
These people are terrified of them.
They have it in their power.
They even want to jinx me.
That is not true.
- Shut up, or I cut your tongue off.
Which way? I swear by Almighty God that Jennet or Elsden a bad and evil witch.
She fields east of Salzwood bewitched.
This moldy grain.
This is the fault of Of Elsden.
I swear by Almighty God that Jennet and Thomas conspire with devils.
They have my baby swapped for a different child.
Or Margaret Elsden.
I swear - That's it.
This is my statement.
- Duly noted.
Well? - How is he who lies? Lies, rogue? - They are not afraid of us.
We have you never served.
Meg? We genazen you of your fever when you were almost dead.
He has forced you to witnesses.
Why nobody says anything? Alison, you forget that your child is healed? They came to us.
We have healed.
Do you heal them? You interfere with your God Affairs.
This is sheer blasphemy.
The real reason we are here, that he wanted me, and I refused.
Liar.
She is obsessed.
How much proof do you need? His facial expression says it all.
- Silence.
I've heard enough.
The case is proven.
Death by hanging within four days.
Jennet not, please.
I beg you You attempted to seduce our purser.
A witch can not stay alive.
Also magic is not allowed.
Leviticus? Leviticus.
Bring them to Nottingham.
What I have a draft.
Be right back.
You are a paragon of virtue.
I am impressed.
If they would enchant, I was not against the ancients.
Hello, friend.
- Bird Vrijen.
What do you do with them? - I may like them.
I'm Scarlet.
Robin Hood.
- Yes, that's Robin Hood.
I do not rob you? This grain is not mine.
We do nothing.
Turn your journey.
Is it yours? That cereal? No neighbors.
Serfs who live of land that our masters do not want.
Let him go, Robin.
What is your name? James.
- Is that so? And now the truth please.
Speak.
- If you do not kill me.
What is your name? - Gregory of Bedford.
That I know.
He is a tax collector.
He works for the sheriff.
I never want to do.
I was forced.
Poor guy.
- I want people not money decrease.
I save you from your suffering.
- Grace.
As you had that? - I have some private money.
Take it what you want.
- Now you need us to pay taxes.
A hand? - No, that's not enough.
Than an arm? Capital tax: Your head.
Leech that you are there.
What is it? You are the tax collector.
Where is Gregory? - Fled, I think.
How did you know 't' money? - From a birdie.
A robin? I have more to my guard.
For you, Gisburne.
Especially when you sense it.
- I do not understand what you mean.
Oh, no? That woman is a witch.
- Sure.
A beautiful witch.
What is this? - Marjolein, bay and fennel.
If Robin Hood wants to drive around in Sherwood Herne and would serve, or 'n other imposter let him then.
For my part paints himself blue.
There is a price on his head, which soon someone is collected.
By one of his aanangers I think.
- Lady Marion And then? They had enough of her.
It is a matter of time.
A woman and six men, that can never be far off.
I did not want his tax collector.
- Liar.
I thought it was freight.
- In Nottingham, he continues.
I do not think he goes back.
They will think that he with all the money off it.
He is in deep trouble.
Would you like something to drink? A fish.
- Think you're funny? What is wrong with you? - Nothing.
Why you behave so ridiculous? - I am ridiculous? That said I do not.
- What am I to you, Robin? Everything.
- F, cook and nurse.
Be not angry now.
In the monastery, I had more freedom.
He knew it.
- Because you've told him.
I swear on the stars.
- You were scared to death, huh? And to save your own ass, gave him the money.
He knew where it was.
- He can not smell money.
Or jute look around.
Take him and over him.
Have mercy.
Grace, please.
Wipe that grin off your face.
I was wrong in Robin Hood.
680 silver marks.
I want his head.
- That I get for you No, idiot.
If he sees you, you get an arrow in your back, and long too.
Then we never addressed.
We need bait.
That I know.
What did you say? But of course.
That is brilliant, Gisburne.
Brilliant.
Almost visionary.
Bait, which is the solution.
I came to Sherwood because I love you.
Whatever happens, what the danger is, I want to be with you.
There you had today something to overcome.
If you had been there You think I want to live without you? I am one of you.
That should be.
The boy also fights with you.
With that guy is different.
- Why? Because he - You have me learn shooting.
You think they save me if we get caught? You know what would happen to me.
We love birds.
We all.
Brought together by the forces of light and darkness.
We share the same fate.
That is true.
Jennet or Elsden.
Only Jennet.
- Where are you taking her? Only, I said.
What do you do it? Thanks, Gisburne.
Sit down.
I will save your life.
That you and your husband.
You believe me, huh? - Why should I? You ever heard of Robin Hood? I see you that 's case.
He is the hero of the people, huh? You will help me him.
- Over my dead body.
Otherwise, it is your body.
Suspension is an almost painless death.
But Thomas would we fantasievollers can think of.
Something where I can let you to see.
Hours.
Everyone suffers by fanatics.
What are you owed them? Have Gisburne protect you against them? I offer you your life in return for your skills.
But do not think too long after, otherwise I might still remember.
What should I do? No worries.
I do not expect you change them into frogs.
You say that you people can heal using plants.
But how is it dangerous to plants? The toxic also grow? You know what they are, huh? That you should know.
That a man can will-making, right? To drive him crazy or deprived of sensation? You will make me a drink.
Nothing dead thing.
But something to make them helpless.
If you're ready, your flight into the forest, haunted by my men.
Will? What are they doing? - Hunting.
Like us.
- No, not like us.
Who's next? - Let me show you.
You are too far gone, Gisburne.
Departure.
I count to ten.
One.
Turn around.
Two, three, four Are you Robin Hood? Will Scarlet.
Why were they chasing you? - They want me go.
What then? - Do they need a reason? Come on.
Thank you.
- We do not have to thank.
Thank the sheriff, but it is his grain.
This was it.
The next time We may need your help.
God bless you.
They want to to join us.
Where have you found? - They have found me.
I was asleep.
They wanted to rob me.
Servants? - Serfs.
Now you Friday - Free to be suspended.
This is Martin, and this is James.
Or was it just the other way? There is a way to Bishop Leicester.
There are nuns with him.
Are we surprised him? - He has a huge palace.
He swims in the money, and gives nothing to the poor.
How many men are there with him? - 30.
There are too many.
- Seven to thirty.
Eight.
Who is she? - They called Jennet.
Gisburne and his men were chased her.
But Will She all away.
With us you secure.
Herne, protect us.
Watch your balance.
We have something to them? - If they can deal with a bow.
And what about the bishop? - You know not stop, huh? When does he? - Not for the afternoon.
If they are like the rest.
We go as it is dark.
That is perfect.
- Then we have to sunset.
The best moment in order to save.
- Agreed.
Are the horses with them? - You stay here, for this girl.
Will let's continue.
He took her.
Will I still can not ask left behind? You had it promised.
- I have promised nothing.
You promised.
Get him, Marion.
Give him along.
True love.
My back.
Careful.
Dear God, let it work.
Herne, protect us.
What eats them.
- I have no pull.
We block the road.
- It's close enough.
What is it? The forces of light and darkness with you.
Use them, and trade rapidly.
I do not want Jews in Nottingham.
Bring them to the port.
We have Mr.
chivalry.
What can I do for you? - This is day three al I know.
This is me not to say.
The abbot is evil.
- That he is always.
As a child also al I still have the scars.
- He says that What is he saying? That this woman all of us a running wheel for eyes, and that You do it again, huh Gisburne? Let even.
Do you really think they would betray us? With that dear man of her that is likely to be suspended.
One thing I promise you.
If they go to Robin Hood has, you may also see her burn.
If they return.
- What are you still a peak weird.
If you want to work with me, you must be patient learning.
And thoughtful.
Missing you tact.
I believe in deeds.
- Acts, yes.
The eternal excuse not need to think.
I am a soldier.
- Of course, Gisburne.
Wachter? Get the woman.
Jennet returned this morning.
The birds are making love in the forest.
They can not move.
My lord the sheriff.
- Bring our men in Sherwood.
Take as many men as it you need.
And ruined it.
Thank you - Very good.
You know me, Loxley? Let me go.
Make that pig.
- Yes, get him.
What did you say? - Beasts.
What is wrong with animals? - Animals, we? Who has been arrested our rights? - You have no rights.
Dip him, hang him.
Do something, but make him.
What is your life worth you, Gisburne? - Nothing.
Very brave, Gisburne.
And what of her? You should be hung, huh? Look at me.
I believed you.
They would be suspended together with her husband.
Her husband? You have a deal closed.
Our life for yours.
You and your husband.
What are you a baby.
Leave her alone.
Without you we all dead.
Thanks to her.
- I had no choice.
I could not monitor how they would torture him.
Why do you not their heads above the port? I would do.
As a warning to all rebels in Nottingham.
I am not a gamekeeper.
And what about the stench.
The prevailing wind comes from that direction, though.
They should as soon as possible forgotten.
What about Marion? We should give her a pardon.
Do you not? Yes, why not.
We are generous and to her country.
Right.
The highest bidder should marry her.
Where is the head of the villain? - The trunk of the rogue.
Kill him.
Put the sword away.
I am here to talk.
Talk, indeed.
No swords, please.
Where is Gisburne? - Where do you think? Is he killed? - He is alive.
Spanish, that girl has betrayed you yet.
Is Gisburne you hostage? What do you want? Thomas or Elsden.
- This gets the death penalty.
Maybe fascinates me thinking what happens Gisburne.
And your men do? Soldiers often die.
That is the risk of the box.
So you have nothing to help negotiate.
Oh, no? - Do not do, then he kills us.
You want Gisburne back, huh? I understand you.
- Yes, I want him back.
He wants him back.
With this spring killed a man, whether you are saving his life.
They are safe.
What is that? - A gift.
From the sheriff and his brother.
Look to the seal of Nottingham and the Saint Mary Abbey.
So Gisburne is still worth something.
God bless you.
The life of Gisburne was not at stake but that of the sheriff.
Now he will not rest for me he has slain.
As you get tears in your eyes.
- Well if you do not like my foot is.
So Gisburne is free? - The sheriff face it.
Do we rest.
- But not long.
They will come back.
- But we are ready for them.
We are ready.
We all.

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