In the scene pictured above, Prince John- played with sleazy perfection by Claude Rains- has intercepted a letter from Lady Marion Fitzwalter (Maid Marion) to Robin Hood, warning him of the plot being hatched by John, Sir Guy of Gisbourne, and the Sheriff of Nottingham to murder the returning King Richard. Prince John has Marion arrested and intends to have her executed for treason once Richard is out of the way and he has declared himself King of England. Lady Marion has a few choice words for him.