the robber was much surprised to see the queen and the prince alone, with their clothes torn and stained, and their faces white from hunger and fatigue. but he was a kindhearted man, although his looks were rough, and before he became a robber he had been a follower of king henry, so he was quite willing to do his best for the little prince. he took the boy in his arms, and led the way to a cave in the forest, where he lived with his wife. and in this poor shelter, the queen and her son stayed for two days, listening to every sound, and fearing that their enemies would find them. on the third day, however, the friendly robber met some of the lords of the red rose in the forest, and led them to the cave. the queen and prince were overjoyed to see their friends, and soon they escaped with them to a place of safety.