It sounds like Prince John and the other looters of the land.
I remember reading Robin Hood as a little boy. Read during WWII, and thanks to Harriet the librarian (a family friend).
What I took from the story was that Prince John, in the absence of King Richard, sent his minions (principal among whom being the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham) out to collect oppressive taxes from the productive people of England. The main purpose was to enrich the nonproductive looters of the country (principal among whom being the self-same horrid Sheriff and Prince John).
There were many adventures along the way (the main purpose and appeal of the story), of course, but in the end the productive people of England had their hard-earned meager savings returned to them. Plus, of course, Robin won back both his lands and the hand of the fair Maid Marion. Thus was peace and happiness restored throughout the Kingdom.
Thanks for the BEEP!
The basic story line is pretty true to history, except for leaving out the fact that Prince John was collecting the taxes to support King Richard’s foreign adventuring.
Great summary, dear YHAOS!
Robinhood didn’t rob the rich to give money to the poor. He robbed the government to return the money to the producers impoverished by government.