"Enough!" exclaimed the giant; "your insolence will soon be punished."
At this the giant raised his great hand with the intention of crushing his opponent, when Abdallah suddenly cried out:
"Jump in my sack!"
The giant made a horrible grimace, and seemed to hesitate, but, at last, with a loud cry, he threw himself into the marvellous sack.
"Stick, do your duty!" exclaimed Abdallah, and the magic stick, in a livelier manner than ever began to whack the cruel giant with great energy.
"Do have mercy!" exclaimed the giant. "Take pity on me!" Abdallah had mercy and the stick stopped.
"What do you think of our contest?" asked Abdallah. "Have you a mind to renew it?"
"You are a terrible sorcerer," said the giant, "and I have never seen one like you."
"Then," said Abdallah, "you are conquered."