At last a man from Lonau, who had experience in treasure-seeking, determined to attempt it, and engaged several workmen to assist him in the undertaking.
On the way to the spot he commanded his men: "Let no one speak while digging, or all is lost."[[2]]
[[2]] A search for all objects under enchantment must be conducted in silence. If one speaks, the charm is immediately broken.
They all promised, and gave him the hand as pledge.
Meanwhile they arrived at the spot, the work began, and soon they came to a huge cauldron filled with Holland ducats, which it was necessary to raise.
Just as they had raised the vessel to the surface they heard wheels.
The workmen paused and listened, when lo! a carriage appeared drawn rapidly by four doves.
The driver cried, "Guten Abend! Geht's gut?" But not a soul replied.
Directly after came a fellow in a trough along the same road, saying hurriedly: "Shall I not also come?" and made the most desperate efforts to reach the dove-drawn carriage.
One of the workmen laughing, cried mockingly: "The poor devil must also drive!"