Amber and emeralds, tortoise-shells,

And diamonds shining like strings of stars!

Gold-brocade coats, and wonderful gems

That regulated the green sea-tide!

It's always the loveliest things in the world

Which the treasure-castles of ogres hide.

With the treasures, the dog, the pheasant and

ape,

Little Peachling home to his parents ran;

And the old woodman and his loving wife