Disdain In Perfection
The King, in his answer, declined to surrender himself, his country and his friends. When his answer was ready it was sent to Denbigh and the other Commissioners sealed up. This they objected to, saying it was not fit for them to receive an answer without being acquainted with the contents.
The King replied, “What is that to you, who are but to carry what I send ? and if I will send the song of Robin Hood and Little John you must carry it.”
Winefride Elwes : The Feilding Album
