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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1861 edition. Excerpt: ...rose, and taking p from her pocket a fine handkerchief, said, My lord, you must submit to the custom of my palace: to-morrow morning Icommand you to tell me on whom I bestow this handkerchief, or lose your head. She then went out of the room. The young prince retired very mournful: but Jack comforted him with the promise of his help. He then put on his cap of knowledge, which told him that the lady was compelled by the power of the enchantment to meet the wicked magician every night in the middle of the forest. Jack instantly put on his coat of darkness, and his shoes of swiftness, and was there before her. When the lady came, she gave the handkerchief to the magician, on which Jack, with one blow of his sword of sharpness, cut off his head The enchantment was thus ended; and the lady the. same mo ment restored to her former virtue and goodness. ' She was married to the prince the next day, and soon after returned with her royal husband and a great company to the court of King Arthur, where they were received with joyful welcomes; and the valiant hero, J ack, for this, as well as the many other great exploits he had done for the good of his country, was made one of the Knights of the Round Table. Since Jack had been so lucky in all his adventures, he could not now be idle, but resolved still to do what services he could for the honour of the king and the nation. He therefore humbly begged his majesty to furnish him with a horse and money, that he might travel in search of new exploits. For, said he to the king, there are many giants yet living in the remote parts of Wales, to the great terror and distress of your majesty's subjects; therefore, if it please you, sire, to favour me in my design, I...