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12 then going to the window, a for off, he saw the two Giants coming together. Now quoth Jack to himself, my death or diliverance it at and.

There was strong cords in the room by him of which he takes two, at the end of which he made a noose; and while the Giant was unlocking the iron gate, he threw the rope over each of their heads, and then drawing the other end a-cross the beam, where he pulled with all his main strength until he had throtled them; and then fastening the rope to the beam, he turned towards the window, where he beheld the two Giants to be black in their faces: then sliding down by the rope he came close to their heads, where the helpless Giant could not defend themselves; and drawing out his sword, he slew them both and delivered himself from their intended cruelty: then taking the bunch of keys, he unlock’d the rooms, where upon a strick search, he found three fair ladies tied by the hair of the their heads, almost starved to death, who told Jack