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Hood (ROBIN a chivalrous outlaw)

ROBIN, a chivalrous outlaw of the reign of Richard I. His exploits in Sherwood Forest are the subjects of many admired ballads. All the popular legends celebrate his generosity and skill in archery. "Daughters of King Daker, and Other Poems." In 1865 he became editor of "Fun." His talents, though similar to those of his father, were less brilliant.

He died in 1874.

HOODED SEAL (Cystophora cristăta), a species of seal, the male of which possesses a movable , inflatable muscular bag, stretching from the muzzle to about five inches behind the eyes. Its usual range extends in America S. to Newfoundland, and in Europe to southern Norway.