And if the olden tales be true,

All men and maids have cause to rue,

Who on this night dare go abroad

And touch a foot to fairy sod;

For naught will save them but to jump

Right o'er a fire or blazing stump.

But if you're brave and do not fear

That for your rashness you'll pay dear,

Then stand beneath an elder tree

And King of Fairies you may see.