Robin, the Miller is 'a stout carl', a 'thikke knarre', that is to say, he is short shouldered and strongly built in bones and muscles. He wins every wrestling match and can run in a door with his head. He has a red beard, huge nostrils and a wart on his nose. He is always drunk and usually cheats his customers. When he speaks, he most often uses bawdy language. He is playing the bagpipes on the pilgrimage.

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