"Hee, hee. The dragon took the bait. The stupid kobold fell for it. Hee hee. Oh, they're gonna make such a pretty pyre. Hee, hee. Oh, here you are, my lady. Hee, hee. I'll find all of the bits and pieces soon enough, and then, oh-ho, and then...Hee, hee. Ashes, ashes, they all fall down."
The crazed gnome picks up a small piece of something, puts it in his bag, and wanders on.