Page 64 - Jack e il fagiolo magico

desired: they sold them, and in a little time became
very rich. For some months Jack and his mother
lived very happily together; but he being very
desirous of travelling, longed to climb the bean-stalk,
and pay the Giant another visit, in order to carry off
some more of his treasures; for during the time that
Jack was in the Giant's mansion, whilst he lay
concealed in the oven, he learned from the
conversation which took place between the Giant
and his wife, that he possessed some great curiosities.
Jack thought of his journey again and again; but still
he could not determine how to break it to his
mother, being well assured that she would be quite
resolved to prevent his going.
One day, he told her boldly that he must take a
journey up the bean-stalk; she begged and prayed
him _____
64