English Fairy Tales

Land's End in Cornwall, a farmer who had one only son called Jack. Now Jack wa

el in Cornwall was the fastness of a

th all that came in his way. The poor folk and the rich folk alike ran out of their houses and hid themselves when they heard the swish-swash of his big feet in the water; for if he saw them, he would think nothing of broiling half-a-dozen or so of them for breakfast. As it was, he seized

men were cursing, and the magistrates were sitting in Council over what was to be done. But none could suggest a plan. Then Jack, blithe and gay, we

f the Giant's Ca

quoth Jack, who wa

t farthing,

task," said Jack, and forth

an twenty-two feet deep and nigh as big across. This he covered with long thin sticks and straw, sprinkling a little loose mould over all to make it look like solid ground. So, jus

Tantivy!

have done had he

orn, as calm and cool as may be, he became still more angry, and made for the disturber of his rest, bawling out, "I'll teach you

the pit! So there was a break indeed; such an one tha

le Jack? Faith! I've got you in Lob's pound now! You're in the stocks for bad behaviour, and I'll plague you as I like. Would I had rotten eggs; but this will do

t with earth again and went to search

ck's great exploit, they proclaimed

E GIANT

sword and belt, on which these

e valiant

the giant