I Hired a Criminal as My Personal Bodyguard

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00:00They'll tell you I'm a thief, an outlaw, a rebel. All of it's true. But what they miss is the best part.

00:10The part when I met her made Marion. Because before her, I was fighting for a cause, sure.

00:17Taking from the rich, giving to the poor. But it was just a fight.

00:21Marion didn't just join my cause. She transformed it to a crusade.

00:26Our greatest enemy was the Sheriff of Nottingham. A man whose unfairly high taxes made life unaffordable for all.

00:34I was just a boy when he came for us. My father, a proud and honest farmer, couldn't pay the rent after a season of failed crops.

00:42His men banged on the door, then dragged us into the street like animals. I was terrified. But my father stood tall.

00:49We've paid our dues every season. A man's worth shouldn't be measured by the gold in his hand, but by his work and his honor.

01:00Honor doesn't pay the Sheriff his rent.

01:04My mother begged and pleaded. But they tossed us out and set fire to the fields. I watched everything my family had worked for turn to ash.

01:13I swore that night I'd never let anyone feel that powerless again.

01:19In my world, the rich lived in their own bubble of luxury and ignored the poor. I never felt guilty robbing them.

01:25The noble women were no different. Lost in gossip and gowns, and unaware of the struggles beyond their lavish walls.

01:33That's just how it was.

01:35Until I met Marion.

01:37Disguised as a beggar in the bustling marketplace, I kept my head down.

01:41The Sheriff's men had plastered wanted posters of me everywhere.

01:44Amid the usual chaos, a desperate cry caught my attention.

01:47A frail old man who had been caught stealing bread was pinned to the ground by one of the Sheriff's brutes, ready for the usual harsh public punishment.

01:57Just as I prepared to intervene, a confident voice interrupted.

02:01Stop that!

02:03The crowd parted, and she stepped forward. At first glance, she seemed like any other noblewoman.

02:09A public beating of an old man for stealing bread? Have you no mercy?

02:13Kindly go about your business, m'lady.

02:15I am Lady Marion of Beaumont, and I will not. Let this man go.

02:21Lord Beaumont was a powerful man, the Sheriff's top tax collector, and the reason the poor starved.

02:27But besides being beautiful, his daughter also had a spark and kindness I'd never seen in a noblewoman before.

02:33My heart beat faster than a fiddler's strings.

02:36The guard, unsure of what to do, let the beggar go.

02:40As she turned to leave, I saw her look at one of my wanted posters.

02:44Be warned, he's one of the most dangerous criminals in all of Nottingham.

02:50He says he steals from the rich, but the poor pay the price.

02:55More guards roam the streets because of him, which means higher taxes and more punishments.

03:02He thinks he's helping, but he makes it worse.

03:05I watched her go, assuming I would never see her again.

03:09It wasn't my place to think of her, for I was betrothed to a woman I didn't love.

03:13It was a match arranged for peace between families that my heart had no part in, nor hers.

03:20But still, I couldn't help telling my loyal merry men of my encounter with the compelling Lady Marion.

03:25You're smitten by someone from the Beaumont family?

03:28She might have a sweet face, but her heart and loyalty will always be with her family coin.

03:34He's right, my friend.

03:35Temptation comes in many forms.

03:38She'll lead you to heaven first, and then straight to your doom.

03:43Trust me, Robin.

03:44I've seen it before.

03:46Her world and ours?

03:47A distant shore.

03:48Despite my friend's warnings, I couldn't shake her from my thoughts.

03:53That very night, as fate would have it, I would see her again.

03:56And everything would change.

03:59It was an ideal night for stealing.

04:02The sheriff's grand party would keep the nobles busy, the perfect place to show off their riches.

04:07I sneaked through the back of a grand estate into the kitchen and quietly took what I could.

04:11But upstairs, as I reached for an ornate necklace, I sensed someone else was in the room.

04:18You're Robin Hood, aren't you?

04:19The dangerous criminal?

04:21I turned slowly and knew exactly who it was.

04:25And there she stood.

04:26Lady Marion, Beaudron, an arrow pointed at my chest.

04:30The same fire in her eyes that I'd seen in the marketplace.

04:34I put my hands up.

04:36I mean you no harm, and I am no criminal.

04:38I steal back what they've already taken from us.

04:42I knew you'd come.

04:43I was waiting for you or one of your merry men.

04:45I knew the banquet would be the perfect distraction.

04:50Clever.

04:51Well, I hope the reward is worth it.

04:53You think that stealing trinkets and silverware is helping your cause?

04:57Maybe in the short term.

04:58But you need a better, longer plan if you are to win.

05:01I don't remember asking for your advice, my lady.

05:04Go back to your silks and oysters where you belong.

05:07This is not your fight.

05:08It's only a matter of time before the sheriff catches you.

05:12And then what will the poor do?

05:13Ever thought of that?

05:15I couldn't believe her cheek.

05:17But deep down, I knew she was right.

05:21Well, it looks like I've been caught.

05:24So you tell me.

05:26I don't want to turn you in, Robin.

05:27I have a plan.

05:29You're stealing from the wrong places.

05:31The real wealth isn't in these houses.

05:33It's in the vault beneath the castle.

05:35The taxes collected from the poor.

05:37Now I see it.

05:39You're insane.

05:40How am I supposed to get into a steel vault?

05:44Why, Robin, it's simple.

05:46I'll get the key.

05:47I was shocked.

05:49Her plan was bold, yes.

05:50And brilliant.

05:51But I was hesitant.

05:53And why should I trust you?

05:55Because it's my fight, too.

05:57I've watched my family grow fat while others starve.

06:01I've seen food wasted on dogs while people beg for scraps.

06:05I've seen the sheriff's men drag families from their homes, beat them for a few missed coins.

06:11And I've had enough.

06:12But if you get caught, you'd be an outlaw, and your betrayal will never be forgiven.

06:17I don't want forgiveness.

06:19I want change.

06:21Her words struck me hard, as if she had shot me in the heart with her arrow.

06:25I saw my own past flash before my eyes, the night my family was thrown out by the sheriff's men.

06:31The fields burned.

06:32Our home reduced to ash.

06:34Marion wasn't just a noblewoman playing rebel.

06:37She meant every word.

06:39Then so be it.

06:41Finally, she lowered her bow.

06:43And for the first time, we smiled at each other.

06:46I was captivated by her, and knew it wasn't just her plan I was falling for.

06:51It was her.

06:52Together, we could ignite a change far greater than anything I could ever achieve alone.

06:57We arranged to meet the next night that night, and I ran straight to the merry men, eager to explain my plan.

07:03But they were less trusting.

07:05She's not here for the people, Robin.

07:07This is just her rebelling against her father.

07:11Her heart's burning with anger, not justice.

07:14The fire can consume us all if we're not careful.

07:18It's a clever plan, I'll grant you.

07:20But don't easily place your trust.

07:22When it's her or your head, she'll leave you for dust.

07:25It took me a while to convince them, and even then, I knew they were placing their faith in me, not Marion.

07:32And my heart believed in her, but my mind couldn't silence the doubts.

07:36What if it was all a setup?

07:37But I decided to brush all negative thoughts away and focus on the task ahead.

07:43Marion planned to steal the vault keys from her father and leave them in the Sheriff's Castle library.

07:48We'd sneak in at dusk, steal the treasure, and vanish without a trace.

07:51But before I set out that night, I wanted to see my betrothed.

07:56It didn't feel right committing to her when I couldn't shake Marion from my mind.

08:01I'm sorry, but we can no longer wed.

08:04I will ensure your family is provided for.

08:07You'll never want for anything, I swear it.

08:09But she was outraged.

08:12This wasn't about love.

08:14It was about pride, the humiliation of being cast aside.

08:18I thought I'd done the right thing, but I had no idea what her wrath would lead to.

08:23Later, the merry men and I arrived at the estate.

08:26We crept through the garden toward the library.

08:29My heart pounded in my chest, not just from the risk of the mission,

08:33but because I was placing all my trust in Marion.

08:35But when we reached the library and looked where she'd told me to, my heart sank.

08:41The keys weren't there.

08:43Had something gone wrong?

08:45Suddenly, we heard footsteps, voices.

08:48We ducked behind a heavy curtain just as the door swung open.

08:52It was Marion and her father.

08:54I must say, Marion, this is a pleasant surprise.

08:57You've never shown much interest in my line of work before.

09:00Yes, father.

09:01I thought it was time to understand more about our holdings,

09:04see things through your eyes.

09:07Was this all part of her plan?

09:09Did she need more time?

09:11But then, the unmistakable sound of clanking armor echoed down the hall.

09:15The door burst open.

09:17This time, guards flooded the room.

09:20Start the search!

09:21We've received word that Robin Hood is in the castle.

09:26My heart dropped.

09:27I was desperate to believe Marion hadn't betrayed us.

09:30But it wasn't long before they ripped back the curtain and found us.

09:33I was dragged out in front of Marion and her father.

09:37As the guards bound my wrists, I caught her eyes.

09:40I begged her silently.

09:42Say something.

09:44Do something.

09:45But she just stood there.

09:47Marion, you're witnessing history.

09:49The most notorious outlaw in all of Nottingham.

09:52Finally caught.

09:53You'll never have to worry about this scum again once you take over from me.

09:57Isn't it magnificent?

09:58I held my breath, waiting for Marion to intervene.

10:02But she just looked away.

10:04Yes, father.

10:05Justice must be served to criminals.

10:08And may I have your coat, please?

10:10I'm cold.

10:11Her words hit me like a dagger to the chest.

10:14And as they dragged me away, I felt the sting of betrayal burn deeper than any wound I had ever known.

10:20They soon threw me and the Merry Men into a cell.

10:23Well, I warned you.

10:25Nobles only look out for themselves.

10:28We're going to be hanged for this.

10:29But we'll be together till the end, brother.

10:31We are all tested with betrayal.

10:34But it is through forgiveness that we find salvation.

10:38Pray for strength.

10:40And for Marion.

10:42Our mission will live on, no matter our fate.

10:45The people will rise one day.

10:48They will not hesitate.

10:49I felt like a crushed man in that cold, damp cell.

10:53When I heard the sound of footsteps getting closer, I braced myself for the next cruel twist.

10:59But there before us stood Marion.

11:02Before I could speak, she threw a set of guard uniforms at us and started to let us out.

11:07Put these on!

11:08Now!

11:09We all dressed, and the Merry Men soon fled, disappearing free into the night.

11:13My heart was pounding as I followed her down a corridor to follow them out the castle.

11:17I thought you handed us over.

11:20No, you were followed to the castle.

11:22I saw it happening but couldn't warn you.

11:24Then I realized you getting caught was the only way to distract them.

11:28They'd celebrate your capture and leave the vault unguarded.

11:32It's the perfect opportunity.

11:35No, Marion.

11:35We need to leave now.

11:37You'll be free from all this.

11:39We came here to take back what belongs to the people.

11:42And I have the keys.

11:44She lifted the keys she'd taken from her father's coat.

11:46The very same she'd asked for warmth in the library.

11:49This is our chance, Robin.

11:51We can't let them win.

11:53But if they catch us...

11:54The poor have no one else.

11:57Her words pierced my doubt.

11:59And I followed her, deeper into the belly of the castle.

12:03We reached the underground chamber, which was unguarded just as Marion had said.

12:07And she unlocked the door.

12:09We walked over to the vault door at the back, and she unlocked that too.

12:12I turned its handle, but it wouldn't budge and kept slipping from my grasp.

12:16As I struggled, Marion stepped forward and placed her hands over mine.

12:22Your hands are trembling.

12:23Here, let me help you.

12:26Our eyes locked briefly as we pushed down on the handle together.

12:29And the door clicked open.

12:32We soon filled sacks with coins and gold, our hearts racing.

12:36But just as we were about to leave, laughter and voices carried down the hall.

12:40And it was none other than Lord Beaumont and the Sheriff of Nottingham.

12:46Let us take what we can before the celebrations end.

12:49The King won't miss what he doesn't know exists.

12:52Only you and I know the amount of cash and gold we really have here.

12:58We quickly shoved the bags behind a pillar, but we had nowhere to run.

13:01Just then, they entered, and Lord Beaumont hastily hid a sack behind his back.

13:06Guards, what are you doing inside?

13:08Wait! The vault! It's open!

13:11Lord Beaumont drew out his sword.

13:13Show yourself!

13:15I was thinking about how to tackle him and the Sheriff when suddenly,

13:19Marion stepped forward calmly.

13:21I had no idea what she was doing.

13:24Then she lifted her visor, and the color drained from her father's face.

13:28Marion? What in the world is this madness? What are you doing here?

13:34It's obvious, is it not?

13:35How dare you steal from the King?

13:38Isn't that what you were both about to do?

13:41But Father, you have it all wrong. I was stopping the robbery.

13:45My heart plummeted. Would she really do this to me?

13:49But when she pushed me down to my knees and handcuffed me, I knew my fate was sealed.

13:54Is that so? But why are you in armor? Looks like a disguise to me.

13:59Father, look at how he doubts my loyalty. I knew all the guards would be drunk and busy in celebration.

14:05So I came here in armor to do my duty. And I found this thief here in armor too,

14:10which he stole from a guard he attacked earlier.

14:12You should be thankful I caught him. Because it's none other than Robin Hood.

14:17Marion pulled off my helmet to reveal my face.

14:20The sheriff and Lord Beaumont looked shocked, then started laughing.

14:24Marion, I always knew you had the metal of a true Beaumont.

14:28Well done. Excellent work, my girl.

14:31You see, Robin Hood, no matter your cunning, you cannot outwit true loyalty.

14:36I desperately tried to make eye contact with her, but she didn't meet my gaze.

14:42Guards! Guards!

14:44Suddenly, Marion kicked my back, and I fell face forward.

14:47No need for them, father. Look at how pathetic he is.

14:51He's in handcuffs and can do no harm.

14:53Why don't you check the vault first and reassure yourselves that everything is in there?

14:57I hope I've made you proud.

14:59The sheriff and Lord Beaumont walked towards the vault as she quietly unlocked my handcuffs.

15:04And the second they were inside, we both rushed to the vault door and pushed all our weight against it, slamming it shut.

15:10As we heard the muffled shouts and cries of the two men inside, Marion quickly locked the vault door,

15:16and we walked out of there with the bags of riches and big smiles.

15:19That was close. You really had me thinking this might fail.

15:23It was never meant to fail. Not for me.

15:26What do you mean?

15:27The vault was empty days ago. What we loaded into these bags? Fake painted rocks.

15:32Tonight wasn't about gold. It was a final farewell to my father and my soon-to-be fiancé.

15:40The sheriff? So this was…

15:42A trap. I knew the sheriff couldn't resist a quiet raid.

15:46I hoped my father would follow. He never trusts anyone with the money.

15:51Lucky me. Caught red-handed in an empty vault, with no one to blame but each other.

15:56The royals will handle the rest.

15:59You played them.

15:59I played everyone. But I chose you.

16:03She wasn't just escaping her world. She tore it down, piece by piece.

16:08Oh, and tell Friar Tuck he was wrong. I didn't fall from grace. I burned the palace down first.

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