Lost Stories - Robin Hood & Little John

In this two-part 'Lost Story' episode of Dragonfly Tales, hosts Emily and Leo recount a vivid retelling of the Robin Hood legend, focusing on the origins of his rivalry with Guy of Gisborne and his reunion with Little John. The first half follows Robin Hood encountering the villainous Guy of Gisborne in Sherwood Forest, where a tense archery contest ends in Robin's triumph and Guy's defeat, forcing him to flee into the river. Disguised as Guy, Robin infiltrates the Sheriff of Nottingham’s stronghold at the King’s Head Inn. In the second part, Little John takes a different path and discovers a widow whose three sons are sentenced to hang for stealing a deer to feed their starving family. Using a clever disguise, Little John rescues the boys and confronts the sheriff—only to nearly shoot Robin, who is disguised as Guy. A dramatic reveal ensues when Robin blows his horn, summoning the merry men and exposing the sheriff’s cowardice. The episode culminates in the boys joining Robin’s band and the sheriff fleeing in humiliation after being struck in the backside by an arrow. The story blends adventure, loyalty, and justice, celebrating the spirit of resistance against tyranny.