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 It is neither here nor there, said she, if you do not, death’s your portion. At midnight, she went as before, and was angry with Lucifer for letting the handkerchief go. But now, said she, I will be too hard for the king’s son, for I will kiss thee, and he's to shew thy lips. Jack standing near him with his sword of sharpness, cut off the devil’s head, and brought it under his invisible coat to his master, who was in bed, and laid it at the end of his bolster. In the morning when the Lady came up, he pulled it out by the horns, and shewed her the devil’s lips, which she kissed last.

Thus, having answered her twice, the enchantmemt broke, and the evil spirits left her ; at which time she appeared a beautiful and virtuous creature. They were married next morning in great pomp and solemnity, and returned with a numerous company to the court of King Arthur, where they were received with the greatest joy, and loud acclamations. Jack, for the many and great exploits he had done for the good of his country, was made one of the Knights of the Round Table.

Jack having resolved not to be idle humbly requested of the King, to fit him with a horse and money, to travel, for, said he, there are many Giants alive in the remotest parts of the kingdom, to the unspeakable damage of your Majesty liege subjects ; wherefore, may it please }our Majesty to give me encouragement, to rid the realm of these cruel and