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 Jack had no sooner read this inscription, but he blew the trumpet, at which the foundation of the castle trembled, and the Giant with the Conjuror, were tearing their hair, knowing their wicked reign was at end. At which time the Giant was stooping to take up his club, Jack at one blow with his Sword of sharpness, cut off his head. The Conjuror mounted into the air, and was carried away by a whirlwind. Thus was the enchantment broken, and every Knight and Lady, who had been transformed into birds and beasts, returned to their proper shapes, and the castle, though it seemed to be of a vast strength and bigness, vanished away like a cloud ; whereon universal joy appeared among the released Knights and Ladies. This being done, the head of Galligantus was conveyed to the court of King Arthur, the next day, having refreshed the Knights and Ladies at the old man’s habitatation, Jack set forward to the court of King Arthur, with those Knights and Ladies whom he delivered.

Coming to his Majesty, his fame rung through the court ; and as a reward of his services, the duke bestowed his daughter in marriage to Jack. The whole kingdom was filled with joy at the wedding. After which the King bestowed upon him a noble house, with a large estate, where he and his Lady passed their days in great joy and happiness.