Chapter one I strode intent into a setting sun Down to the gala where they follow floating Friends to the fun I saw her standing on the landing Lithely lighting a smoke She wore a red dress She wore a red dress Her loosened lace it cast an equal spell Of red on my face So recent and indecent infidelity and disgrace Like a bull with a pool of swords stuck in the back I'll take her down there, I'll take her down to The casque of amontillado Chapter two a feigned a smile and purred a 'how do you do'? Her sottish eyes held surprise My wolves were low on the move So sorry baby for the wasted way you hold yourself Lets put it past us. let me offer The casque of amontillado Three... she stumbled and she mumbled Humbled by the drink in her shell I led her lagging, dragging legs into a fresh mortar cell She took a sip and then a trip and then extended a hand I sealed her in there I sealed her in there In conclusion, no illusion were the walls to her grave Inside this cave she'll lay and crave And realize now she's a slave To all the silence and her screaming And the rats, and the dew Here's to you babe! here's to you and the casque of amontillado!