Dear Thomas wandered to and fro.
He saw a man come in his house,
Creeping as quiet as any mouse.
“Said Thomas cat unto himself,
‘This man is after wicked pelf;
Mayhap he’ll creep right up the stair,
And steal the jewels of ladies fair.’
“He hied him to his mistress dear,
He told to her his fearful fear.
She called some bold men from upstairs,