Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 462
ting thetwigs, leaned eagerly forward. But he had reck-oned too much on the bushes. Under his weightthey cracked and bent, and snapped altogether.His foot slipped, and losing his balance, he crashed through the brush at the giants veryelbow. With a swoop the giant grasped at him. ButIvan was too… … THE GIANTS DANCED AND PLAYED GIANT GAMES. (SEE NEXT PAGE.) bind up my foot for me, I will give you a re-ward. Ivans heart thumped. The giant could crushhim in one of his great hands. But he was inpain, and he had a kindly face. It would becruel to leave him there alone. Oh, little creature, moaned…
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