In Search of Gold

Here, take a taper as you go,
there's not a breath to blow it out.
Just step it easy, go in slow…
the unexpected's hereabout.
Some half-heard noises out of sight
mayhap should startle – never fret,
just step it easy, don't take fright,
you've things to do and gold to get.

We'll share a drink, then once you go,
I'll drink to men who dug that gold.
Just step it easy, now you know
it's guarded by the mine's kobold.
I'll be out here aside this tree,
to hold the horses. You take care,
just step it easy. You can be
as rich as Midas… if you dare.