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circumstance, as it prevented my succouring your
father. The day on which you met the butcher, as you
went to sell your mother's cow, my power was
restored. It was I who secretly prompted you to take
the beans in exchange for your cow.
By my power, the bean-stalk grew to so great a
height, and formed a ladder. I need not add, that I
inspired you with a strong desire to ascend the
ladder.
"The Giant lives in this country: you are the person
appointed to punish him for all his wickedness. You
will have dangers and difficulties to encounter, but
you must persevere in avenging the death of your
father, or you will not prosper in any of your
undertakings,but will always be miserable.
As to the Giant's possessions,you may seize upon all
with impunity; for every thing he has is yours,
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