Inevertoldtheburiedgold

I never told the buried gold

Upon the hill -- that lies --

I saw the sun -- his plunder done

Crouch low to guard his prize.

He stood as near

As stood you here --

A pace had been between --

Did but a snake bisect the brake

My life had forfeit been.

That was a wondrous booty --

I hope twas honest gained.

Those were the fairest ingots

That ever kissed the spade!

Whether to keep the secret --

Whether to reveal --

Whether as I ponder

Kidd will sudden sail --

Could a shrewd advise me

We might een divide --

Should a shrewd betray me --

Atropos decide!