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 e'en divide - Should a shrewd betray me - Atropos decide!
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