The empty chair sets on stage frightening me with its rage. It asks words of a wise mage, which I'm not; this blot I can't assuage. If I dared, they said that night, I'd soon be over this fright. But I have seen the spotlight shining cold, and told tales of its might. Far be it from me to know the intimate secrets low which help them vanquish their foe of rank fear to jeer at my shadow.