He ambushed on the landing, for fear of unawares.

He stole into the strong-room, and stealing out his key,

He stole it to the keyhole, and opened cautiously.

He looted off that evening as much as he could hold,

'Twas close on half a million, and all in solid gold.


'Twas on that self-same evening the chairman thought 'twas right,

To work his own manœuvre, 'twas such a roughish night.

Three overcoats were on him, with pockets every side,

Ten carpet bags he carried, and all were deep and wide.