Robin Hood Library No. 10: Robin Hood's Call to Arms

This pulp magazine features a Robin Hood serial titled "The Young Blacksmith." Set in medieval England, the story follows Allan-a-Dale, a young Saxon blacksmith in love with Winifreda, a noblewoman above his station, promised to the Norman lord D'Orsay. When Allan rescues the fugitive knight Sir Edgar Chesney from D'Orsay's men, he unknowingly encounters Robin Hood and his outlaw band hiding in the village church. Robin Hood recruits both Allan and the knight to defend the Saxon village against the Norman lord's planned assault. The narrative escalates into armed conflict, with Robin's archers repelling a cavalry charge, resulting in Norman casualties and horses stampeding. The action-adventure tale emphasizes Saxon resistance against Norman oppression, featuring sword combat, archery, and heroic rescue sequences. Friar Tuck appears as Robin's companion. The issue includes period advertisements for bicycles, air pistols, and other goods.