The Story of Jack and the Giants by Anonymous
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[Illustration: Jack delivereth the Lady from the Enchanter]
She returned with the Prince to the court of King Arthur, where they were received with welcome; and the valiant Jack was made one of the Knights of the Round Table. [Illustration: Jack is dubbed a Knight by King Arthur] PART THE THIRD. [Illustration: He is accourted by Ladies. _Initial_] Jack resolved not to live in idleness for the future, but to do what services he could for the honour of the king and the nation. He therefore humbly besought King Arthur to furnish him with a horse and money, that he might travel in search of new and strange exploits. "For," said he to the King, "there are many Giants yet among the mountains of Wales, and they oppress the people: therefore, if it please you, Sire, to favour my designs, I will soon rid your kingdom of these Giants and monsters." When the King heard this offer, and thought of the cruel deeds of these bloodthirsty Giants and savage monsters, he gave Jack every thing proper for such a journey. [Illustration: He discovereth a Giant above the Trees] |
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