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1. Jack the Giant Killer (continued)

   

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   giant in a certain place that was killing all the people. Jack went to the castle and saw the giant lying in a corner outside and he fast asleep. He went up to him an looked at him for some time and then he saw that the club was beside him. So he took up the club and took it away two or three yards. Then he started pegging little bits of chips and stones at the giant. The giant awoke and says he "you saucy villain you've broken my rest, I'll broil you for my breakfast". So he began looking for the club. Jack took up the club and gave the giant a welt of it straight in the forehead. The giant staggered and when he did Jack gave him another blow and this time he killed him. So he went his way

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   History Edit

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   Lore

   Folktales index

   AT0328: The Boy Steals the Giant's Treasure

   AT1088: Eating Contest

   AT1115: Attempted Murder with Hatchet

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   • Bridget Francis