MacMillan, Cyrus, 1880-1953 · London : John Lane · leaf 242
they havehad a great feast. Does the knife not hurt ? askedthe giant. No, indeed, said the boy, it brings greatrelief. My throat is very sore, said the giant, for thehot stew had burned him. You wiU soon feel better,said the boy, if you will do as I have done. The gianthesitated to do this, but… … STRIKE HARD, SAID THE BOY, OR IT WILL DO YOU NO GOOD THE BOY WHO OVERCAME THE GIANTS 179 you no good. The giant plunged the knife into the hilt,and in an instant he fell dead. Then the boy took the stones and the bag and the knifewhich the Woman of the Mist had given him and went andtold the Chief…
Folklore · Indians of North America · Fairy tales
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