Chapter 6, The Wild Wastelands of the North Summary

Jill and her companions begin early the next morning. Their first task is to cross a steep cliff without following a gorge that might have made the trip easier. This is where giants live and Puddleglum advises them to avoid areas where the giants might be. However, they do see a group of giants who are throwing stones at some nearby birds. The three walk very slowly so as not to draw attention, and are nearly crushed by rocks many times.

They walk for several weeks, killing birds for food and sleeping on the ground. When they reach a giant's bridge across a deep precipice, Puddleglum is reluctant to use it because he is afraid it might be an enchanted bridge and it might disappear while they are only half across...