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not to think of it, and tried all in her power to
dissuade him, saying, that the Giant could not fail of
knowing him, and would desire no better than to get
him into his power, that he might put him to a cruel
death, in order to be revenged for the loss of his hen.
Jack, finding that all his arguments were useless,
pretended to give up the point, though resolved to
go at all events. He had a dress prepared, which
would disguise him, and with something to colour his
skin, he thought it impossible for any one to recollect
him. In a few mornings after discoursing with his
mother, he rose very early, put on hos disguise,
changed his complexion, and, unperceived by any
one, climbed the bean-stalk.
He was greatly fatigued when he reached the top,
and very hungry. Having rested some time on one of
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