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00:00They'll tell you I'm a thief, an outlaw, a rebel.
00:07All of it's true, but what they miss is the best part.
00:10The part when I met her made Marion.
00:13Because before her, I was fighting for a cause, sure.
00:17Taking from the rich, giving to the poor, but it was just a fight.
00:21Marion didn't just join my cause, she transformed it to a crusade.
00:26Our greatest enemy was the Sheriff of Nottingham.
00:30A man whose unfairly high taxes made life unaffordable for all.
00:34I was just a boy when he came for us.
00:36My father, a proud and honest farmer, couldn't pay the rent after a season of failed crops.
00:42His men banged on the door, then dragged us into the street like animals.
00:46I was terrified, but my father stood tall.
00:50We've paid our dues every season.
00:52A man's worth shouldn't be measured by the gold in his hand, but by his work and his honor.
01:00Honor doesn't pay the sheriff his rent.
01:04My mother begged and pleaded, but they tossed us out and set fire to the fields.
01:10I watched everything my family had worked for turn to ash.
01:13I swore that night I'd never let anyone feel that powerless again.
01:18In my world, the rich lived in their own bubble of luxury and ignored the poor.
01:24I never felt guilty robbing them.
01:26The noble women were no different.
01:28Lost in gossip and gowns, and unaware of the struggles beyond their lavish walls.
01:33That's just how it was.
01:35Until I met Marion.
01:37Disguised as a beggar in the bustling marketplace, I kept my head down.
01:41The sheriff's men had plastered wanted posters of me everywhere.
01:44Amid the usual chaos, a desperate cry caught my attention.
01:48A frail old man who had been caught stealing bread was pinned to the ground by one of the sheriff's brutes,
01:54ready for the usual harsh public punishment.
01:57Just as I prepared to intervene, a confident voice interrupted.
02:01Stop that!
02:03The crowd parted, and she stepped forward.
02:06At first glance, she seemed like any other noblewoman.
02:08A public beating of an old man for stealing bread?
02:12Have you no mercy?
02:14Kindly go about your business, m'lady.
02:16I am Lady Marion of Beaumont, and I will not let this man go!
02:21Lord Beaumont was a powerful man.
02:23The sheriff's top tax collector, and the reason the poor starved.
02:27But besides being beautiful, his daughter also had a spark and kindness I'd never seen in a noblewoman before.
02:33My heart beat faster than a fiddler's strings.
02:36The guard, unsure of what to do, let the beggar go.
02:40As she turned to leave, I saw her look at one of my wanted posters.
02:44Be warned, he's one of the most dangerous criminals in all of Nottingham.
02:50He says he steals from the rich, but the poor pay the price.
02:55More guards roam the streets because of him, which means higher taxes and more punishments.
03:01He thinks he's helping, but he makes it worse.
03:06I watched her go, assuming I would never see her again.
03:09It wasn't my place to think of her, for I was betrothed to a woman I didn't love.
03:13It was a match arranged for peace between families that my heart had no part in, nor hers.
03:19But still, I couldn't help telling my loyal merry men of my encounter with the compelling Lady Marion.
03:25You're smitten by someone from the Beaumont family?
03:28She might have a sweet face, but her heart and loyalty will always be with her family coin.
03:34He's right, my friend.
03:35Temptation comes in many forms.
03:38She'll lead you to heaven first, and then straight to your doom.
03:43Trust me, Robin.
03:44I've seen it before.
03:46Her world and ours?
03:47A distant shore.
03:49Despite my friend's warnings, I couldn't shake her from my thoughts.
03:53That very night, as fate would have it, I would see her again.
03:56And everything would change.
03:59It was an ideal night for stealing.
04:02The sheriff's grand party would keep the nobles busy, the perfect place to show off their riches.
04:07I sneaked through the back of a grand estate into the kitchen and quietly took what I could.
04:12But upstairs, as I reached for an ornate necklace, I sensed someone else was in the room.
04:17You're Robin Hood, aren't you?
04:19The dangerous criminal?
04:21I turned slowly and knew exactly who it was.
04:24And there she stood.
04:26Lady Marion, bow drawn, an arrow pointed at my chest.
04:30The same fire in her eyes that I'd seen in the marketplace.
04:33I put my hands up.
04:35I mean you no harm, and I am no criminal.
04:39I steal back what they've already taken from us.
04:42I knew you'd come.
04:43I was waiting for you or one of your merry men.
04:46I knew the banquet would be the perfect distraction.
04:50Clever.
04:51Well, I hope the reward is worth it.
04:53You think that stealing trinkets and silverware is helping your cause?
04:57Maybe in the short term.
04:58But you need a better, longer plan if you are to win.
05:01I don't remember asking for your advice, my lady.
05:04Go back to your silks and oysters where you belong.
05:07This is not your fight.
05:08It's only a matter of time before the sheriff catches you.
05:12And then what will the poor do?
05:14Ever thought of that?
05:15I couldn't believe her cheek.
05:17But deep down, I knew she was right.
05:21Well, it looks like I've been caught.
05:24So you tell me.
05:26I don't want to turn you in, Robin.
05:27I have a plan.
05:29You're stealing from the wrong places.
05:31The real wealth isn't in these houses.
05:33It's in the vault beneath the castle.
05:35The taxes collected from the poor.
05:38Now I see it.
05:39You're insane.
05:40How am I supposed to get into a steel vault?
05:43Why, Robin, it's simple.
05:46I'll get the key.
05:47I was shocked.
05:49Her plan was bold, yes.
05:50And brilliant.
05:52But I was hesitant.
05:54And why should I trust you?
05:55Because it's my fight, too.
05:57I've watched my family grow fat while others starve.
06:01I've seen food wasted on dogs while people beg for scraps.
06:05I've seen the sheriff's men drag families from their homes,
06:08beat them for a few missed coins.
06:11And I've had enough.
06:12But if you get caught, you'd be an outlaw,
06:15and your betrayal will never be forgiven.
06:17I don't want forgiveness.
06:19I want change.
06:21Her words struck me hard,
06:22as if she had shot me in the heart with her arrow.
06:25I saw my own past flash before my eyes,
06:28the night my family was thrown out by the sheriff's men.
06:31The fields burned.
06:32Our home reduced to ash.
06:34Marion wasn't just a noblewoman playing rebel.
06:37She meant every word.
06:38Then so be it.
06:41Finally, she lowered her bow.
06:43And for the first time, we smiled at each other.
06:46I was captivated by her,
06:48and knew it wasn't just her plan I was falling for.
06:51It was her.
06:52Together, we could ignite a change far greater than anything I could ever achieve alone.
06:57We arranged to meet the next night that night,
07:00and I ran straight to the merry men, eager to explain my plan.
07:03But they were less trusting.
07:05She's not here for the people, Robin.
07:08This is just her rebelling against her father.
07:11Her heart's burning with anger, not justice.
07:15The fire can consume us all if we're not careful.
07:18It's a clever plan, I'll grant you.
07:20But don't easily place your trust.
07:22When it's her or your head, she'll leave you for dust.
07:25It took me a while to convince them,
07:28and even then, I knew they were placing their faith in me, not Marion.
07:32And my heart believed in her, but my mind couldn't silence the doubts.
07:36What if it was all a setup?
07:38But I decided to brush all negative thoughts away and focus on the task ahead.
07:43Marion planned to steal the vault keys from her father
07:45and leave them in the sheriff's castle library.
07:48We'd sneak in at dusk, steal the treasure, and vanish without a trace.
07:51But before I set out that night, I wanted to see my betrothed.
07:56It didn't feel right committing to her when I couldn't shake Marion from my mind.
08:01I'm sorry, but we can no longer wed.
08:04I will ensure your family is provided for.
08:07You'll never want for anything, I swear it.
08:10But she was outraged.
08:12This wasn't about love.
08:14It was about pride.
08:15The humiliation of being cast aside.
08:17I thought I'd done the right thing, but I had no idea what her wrath would lead to.
08:23Later, the merry men and I arrived at the estate.
08:26We crept through the garden toward the library.
08:29My heart pounded in my chest, not just from the risk of the mission,
08:33but because I was placing all my trust in Marion.
08:36But when we reached the library and looked where she told me to, my heart sank.
08:41The keys weren't there.
08:43Had something gone wrong?
08:45Suddenly, we heard footsteps, voices.
08:48We ducked behind a heavy curtain just as the door swung open.
08:52It was Marion and her father.
08:54I must say, Marion, this is a pleasant surprise.
08:57You've never shown much interest in my line of work before.
09:00Yes, father.
09:01I thought it was time to understand more about our holdings.
09:05See things through your eyes.
09:07Was this all part of her plan?
09:09Did she need more time?
09:10But then, the unmistakable sound of clanking armor echoed down the hall.
09:15The door burst open.
09:17This time, guards flooded the room.
09:20Start the search!
09:21We've received word that Robin Hood is in the castle.
09:26My heart dropped.
09:27I was desperate to believe Marion hadn't betrayed us.
09:30But it wasn't long before they ripped back the curtain and found us.
09:34I was dragged out in front of Marion and her father.
09:36As the guards bound my wrists, I caught her eyes.
09:40I begged her silently.
09:42Say something.
09:44Do something.
09:45But she just stood there.
09:47Marion, you're witnessing history.
09:49The most notorious outlaw in all of Nottingham.
09:52Finally caught.
09:53You'll never have to worry about this scum again once you take over from me.
09:57Isn't it magnificent?
09:58I held my breath, waiting for Marion to intervene.
10:02But she just looked away.
10:03Yes, father. Justice must be served to criminals.
10:08And may I have your coat, please? I'm cold.
10:11Her words hit me like a dagger to the chest.
10:14And as they dragged me away, I felt the sting of betrayal burn deeper than any wound I had ever known.
10:20They soon threw me and the Merry Man into a cell.
10:24Well, I warned you. Nobles only look out for themselves.
10:28We're gonna be hanged for this.
10:29But we'll be together till the end, brother.
10:31We are all tested with betrayal, but it is through forgiveness that we find salvation.
10:38Pray for strength and for Marion.
10:42Our mission will live on, no matter our fate.
10:45The people will rise one day.
10:48They will not hesitate.
10:49I felt like a crushed man in that cold, damp cell.
10:53When I heard the sound of footsteps getting closer, I braced myself for the next cruel twist.
10:59But there before us stood Marion.
11:02Before I could speak, she threw a set of guard uniforms at us and started to let us out.
11:07Put these on! Now!
11:08We all dressed, and the Merry Men soon fled, disappearing free into the night.
11:13My heart was pounding as I followed her down a corridor to follow them out the castle.
11:18I thought you handed us over.
11:20No, you were followed to the castle.
11:22I saw it happening but couldn't warn you.
11:24Then I realized you getting caught was the only way to distract them.
11:28They'd celebrate your capture and leave the vault unguarded.
11:32It's the perfect opportunity.
11:35No, Marion. We need to leave now.
11:37You'll be free from all this.
11:39We came here to take back what belongs to the people.
11:42And I have the keys.
11:44She lifted the keys she'd taken from her father's coat.
11:47The very same she'd asked for warmth in the library.
11:49This is our chance, Robin.
11:51We can't let them win.
11:53But if they catch us...
11:54The poor have no one else.
11:57Her words pierced my doubt.
11:59And I followed her, deeper into the belly of the castle.
12:03We reached the underground chamber, which was unguarded just as Marion had said,
12:07and she unlocked the door.
12:09We walked over to the vault door at the back, and she unlocked that too.
12:13I turned its handle, but it wouldn't budge and kept slipping from my grasp.
12:17As I struggled, Marion stepped forward and placed her hands over mine.
12:22Your hands are trembling.
12:23Here, let me help you.
12:25Our eyes locked briefly as we pushed down on the handle together, and the door clicked open.
12:31We soon filled sacks with coins and gold, our hearts racing.
12:36But just as we were about to leave, laughter and voices carried down the hall.
12:40And it was none other than Lord Beaumont and the Sheriff of Nottingham.
12:46Let us take what we can before the celebrations end.
12:49The king won't miss what he doesn't know exists.
12:52Only you and I know the amount of cash and gold we really have here.
12:58We quickly shoved the bags behind a pillar, but we had nowhere to run.
13:01Just then they entered, and Lord Beaumont hastily hid a sack behind his back.
13:05Guards, what are you doing inside?
13:08Wait!
13:09The vault!
13:10It's open!
13:11Lord Beaumont drew out his sword.
13:13Show yourself!
13:15I was thinking about how to tackle him and the Sheriff, when suddenly, Marion stepped forward calmly.
13:21I had no idea what she was doing.
13:24Then she lifted her visor, and the color drained from her father's face.
13:28Marion?
13:30What in the world is this madness?
13:32What are you doing here?
13:34It's obvious, is it not?
13:36How dare you steal from the king?
13:38Isn't that what you were both about to do?
13:41But father, you have it all wrong.
13:43I was stopping the robbery.
13:45My heart plummeted.
13:47Would she really do this to me?
13:49But when she pushed me down to my knees and handcuffed me, I knew my fate was sealed.
13:54Is that so?
13:55But why are you in armor?
13:57Looks like a disguise to me.
13:59Father, look at how he doubts my loyalty.
14:01I knew all the guards would be drunk and busy in celebration.
14:05So I came here in armor to do my duty.
14:07And I found this thief here in armor too, which he stole from a guard he attacked earlier.
14:12You should be thankful I caught him, because it's none other than Robin Hood.
14:17Marion pulled off my helmet to reveal my face.
14:20The Sheriff and Lord Beaumont looked shocked, then started laughing.
14:24Marion, I always knew you had the metal of a true Beaumont.
14:28Well done. Excellent work, my girl.
14:31You see, Robin Hood, no matter your cunning, you cannot outwit true loyalty.
14:37I desperately tried to make eye contact with her, but she didn't meet my gaze.
14:42Guards! Guards!
14:44Suddenly, Marion kicked my back, and I fell face forward.
14:47No need for them, father.
14:49Look at how pathetic he is.
14:51He's in handcuffs and can do no harm.
14:53Why don't you check the vault first and reassure yourselves that everything is in there?
14:57I hope I've made you proud.
14:59The Sheriff and Lord Beaumont walked towards the vault as she quietly unlocked my handcuffs.
15:04And the second they were inside, we both rushed to the vault door and pushed all our weight against it, slamming it shut.
15:10As we heard the muffled shouts and cries of the two men inside, Marion quickly locked the vault door,
15:16and we walked out of there with the bags of riches and big smiles.
15:19That was close.
15:21You really had me thinking this might fail.
15:23It was never meant to fail.
15:25Not for me.
15:26What do you mean?
15:27The vault was empty days ago.
15:29What we loaded into these bags?
15:31Fake painted rocks.
15:33Tonight wasn't about gold.
15:35It was a final farewell to my father and my soon-to-be fiancé.
15:40The Sheriff?
15:41So this was…
15:42A trap.
15:43I knew the Sheriff couldn't resist a quiet raid.
15:46I hoped my father would follow.
15:48He never trusts anyone with the money.
15:50Lucky me, caught red-handed in an empty vault, with no one to blame but each other.
15:57The royals will handle the rest.
15:59You played them.
16:00I played everyone.
16:01But I chose you.
16:03She wasn't just escaping her world.
16:05She tore it down, piece by piece.
16:08Oh, and tell Friar Tuck he was wrong.
16:11I didn't fall from grace.
16:14I burned the palace down first.
16:16All right.
16:17All right.
16:17All right.
16:18So next's the matter.
16:22Oh, you're wondering, let's go.
16:24You
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