The History of Jack the Giant-Killer (1)

The History of Jack the Giant-Killer (1)

  In the reign of the famous King Arthur there lived in Cornwall a lad named Jack, who was a bold fellow and took delight in hearing or reading of conjurers, giant and fairies ; and used to listen eagerly to stories of the deeds of the knights of King Arthur's Round Table.

  In those days there lived on St.Michael's Mount, off Cornwall, a huge giant called Cormoran ; his fierce and savage looks were the terror of all who beheld him.

  He dwelt in a gloomy cavern on the top of the mountain, and used to wade over to the mainland in search of prey ; he would throw half-a-dozen oxen upon his back, and tie three times as many sheep and hogs round his waist, and march back to his own abode.

  Cormoran had done this for many years when Jack resolved to destroy him.

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古典の童話です。
少し長いので、18回の途中で、別の物語との二本立てとなる見込みです。