[Illustration:  The Giant Galligantus]

Jack promised that, in the morning, at the risk of his life, he would break the enchantment; and, after a sound sleep, he arose early, put on his invisible coat, and got ready for the attempt.  When he had climbed to the top of the mountain, he saw the two fiery Griffins; but he passed between them without the least fear of danger, for they could not see him because of his invisible coat.  On the Castle-gate hung a golden trumpet, under which were these lines:—­

  “Whoever doth this Trumpet blow,
   Shall cause the Giant’s overthrow!”

[Illustration:  Jack passeth the Fiery Griffins]

[Illustration:  Destruction of Galligantus]

As soon as Jack had read this, he seized the trumpet, and blew a shrill blast, which made the gates fly open, and the very Castle itself tremble.  The Giant and the Conjuror now knew that their wicked course was at an end, and they stood biting their thumbs, and shaking with fear.  Jack, with his sword of sharpness, soon killed the Giant; and the Magician was then carried away by a whirlwind; and every knight and beautiful lady, who had been changed into birds and beasts, returned to their proper shapes.  The Castle vanished away like smoke, and the head of the Giant Galligantus was sent to King Arthur.  The knights and ladies rested that night at he old man’s hermitage, and next day set out for the Court.

[Illustration:  Jack goeth with Company to Court]

Jack then went up to the King, and gave his majesty an account of all his fierce battles.  Jack’s fame had spread through the whole country; and, at the King’s desire, the Duke gave him his daughter in marriage, to the joy of all the kingdom.  After this, the King gave Jack a large estate, on which he and his lady lived the rest of their days in joy and content.

[Illustration:  Jack slaketh his Thirst at the end of his Labours]

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