by Ladies. _Initial_

He discovereth a Giant above the Trees

Jack slayeth the Giant, and delivereth a Knight and his Lady

Jack setteth his foot on the Giant's neck. _Initial_

The Giant's Brother awaiteth his return

The Knight and his Lady thank Jack for their delivery

Jack releaseth the captive Ladies

A pale Herald interrupteth the Feast

The Stratagem of Jack with the Giant Thundel

Jack maketh sport of Him, and draggeth Him out of the Moat

His Head goeth to Court

The Lady of the Knight. _Initial_

The Giant Galligantus

Jack passeth the Fiery Griffins

Destruction of Galligantus

Jack goeth with Company to Court

Jack slaketh his Thirst at the end of his Labours

THE STORY
of
Jack and the Giants.

[Illustration: Jack at Rest. _Initial_]

During the reign of good King Arthur there lived in the County of
Cornwall, near to the Land's End of England, a wealthy farmer, who had
an only son named Jack. Jack was a brisk boy, and of a ready wit: he
took great delight in hearing stories of Giants and Fairies, and used
to listen eagerly while any old woman told him of the great deeds of
the brave Knights of King Arthur's Round Table.

When Jack was sent to take care of the sheep and oxen in the fields,
he used to amuse himself with planning battles and sieges, and the
means to conquer or surprise a foe. He was above the common sports of
children; but hardly any one could equal him at wrestling; or if he
met with a match for himself in strength, his skill and address always
made him the victor.

[Illustration: The Giant cometh]

In those days the Mount of Cornwall was kept by a huge and monstrous
Giant, eighteen feet in height, and about three yards in compass, of a
fierce and grim countenance, the terror of all the neighbouring towns
and villages. He dwelt in a cave in the middle of the Mount; and he
was such a selfish monster that he would not suffer any one to live
near him. He fed on other men's cattle, which often became his prey;
for whensoever he wanted food, he would wade over to the mainland,
where he would furnish himself with whatever came in his way.

[Illustration: Cormoran carryeth off his Booty]

[Illustration: Panick of the Shepherd. _Initial_]

Panic seized the inhabitants at his approach, they forsook their
habitations, and took flight, while the Giant seized upon their
cattle, making nothing of carrying half-a-dozen oxen on his back at
a time; and as for their