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and the head of the giant Galligantus was sent to king Arthur.
The knights and ladies rested that night at the old man’s
hermitage, and next day they set out for the court. Jack then

went up to the king, and gave his majesty an account of all his
fierce battles. Jack’s fame had spread through the whole
country; and at the king’s desire, the duke gave him his
daughter in marriage, to the joy of all the kingdom. After
this, the king gave him a large estate, on which he and his
lady lived the rest of their days in joy and content.

THE ROYAL RAM.

Once upon a time there lived a king who had three beautiful
daughters; the youngest of whom, named Miranda, was the
most amiable, and the favourite of her father* The king, being
a very superstitious person, and one who had great faith in