Sherriff of nottingham
Because of this, he is hated by the people of Nottingham, who often derisively refer to him as "Bushel-britches," referring to the Sheriff's rather obese physique.ĭespite his constant attempts to capture Robin Hood, the Sheriff always fails. He excuses his corruption and cruelty by hypocritically claiming he's only doing his duty. He is completely unsympathetic to the poverty of the town's people, using immoral ways to collect taxes such as forcing out the coins Otto had hidden in his leg cast, regardless of the pain the blacksmith would endure from his broken leg in the process, taking the one farthing Skippy had been given for his birthday and insincerely wishing him a happy birthday, taking money from a blind beggar (who was actually Robin Hood in disguise), or even taking the single farthing that was in the church's poor box and laughing as he did it. The sheriff seeks to rule Derby, but historically he already had jurisdiction there.In contrast to Prince John, who is the mastermind behind the many plans to stop Robin Hood, the Sheriff is a more active antagonist, constantly fighting and attempting to capture Robin Hood.
His correct title would have been the Sheriff of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. The town of Nottingham didn't have a sheriff until the 1400s.
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He arranged to have Ian executed, but the First Doctor offered to show him the secrets of alchemy in exchange for Ian's release. In one account he thought he had captured Robin trying to rescue Marian, but it was actually Ian Chesterton, who looked just like Robin. He captured Maid Marian and imprisoned her in his dungeon.
The Sheriff of Nottingham was an English noble and enemy to the outlaw Robin Hood.