What do you guess was there inside
That earth-bound cavern, high and wide?
Oh, there were millions of chambers roomy,
Oh, there were galleries long and gloomy,
Oh, there were wondrous sights!
Here the ceilings were golden-beamed,
There the pavement with jewels gleamed,
With marbles and malachites;
Diamonds were set in the roof for stars,
The rafters were made of silver bars,