Here and There, They Say

Here and There, They Say

His face is veiled in darkness.

His sharp staff lights the broken way.

For precious things he wanders

Here and there, they say.

No lock thus far can keep him

From claiming anything he may.

To find his prize he travels

Here and there, they say.

Nine shadows form his vanguard.

Their scythes reflect the slightest ray.

They follow when he journeys

Here and there, they say.

They come from Hell beneath us.

Demons! Demons! Yes, are they!

For people dear have vanished

Here and there, they say.

Never a word is spoken,

But do not dare to cause delay.

This phantom has killed many

Here and there, they say.

He earned his name in battle

when he caused the world great dismay.

A traitor seeking safety

Here and there, they say.

 If you see him drawing near,

You should quickly clear out the way,

Or he'll scatter you in pieces

Here and there, they say.