In Robin Hood, how does Little John end up about to be hung? How is he saved?

Question

In Robin Hood, how does Little John end up about to be hung? How is he saved?

Answer 1

The only version I am familiar with is where Little John gets captured by the Sheriff of Nottingham and sentenced to hang.  Robin Hood saves him and rescues the Maid Marian.  

I'm not familiar with any other version of variation.

Answer 2

It depends about which book or movie version you're talking about.  Usually Little John (or Friar Tuck) gets captured by the Sheriff's men, and they threaten to hang him, knowing the Robin Hood will come to save him and hoping that they can then capture Robin Hood.  

Usually Robin Hood does something dramatic, like shooting an arrow to slice the noose around his friend's neck.

But it just depends on the version - you'll have to do your own homework.