"What do you drink?" said he.
"Only fresh water," said the giant.
Jobson was very pleased, and looking in triumph at his wife, said to him:—
"And how much work can you do in a day?"
"As much as you like," said the giant.
"But I mean," said he, "how many hours will you work?"
"As many hours as there are on the face of the clock," said the giant.
"You mean twelve," said the wife.
"No," said the giant. "I mean all the hours that are in a day."
"What!" said Jobson, "never stop night or day? And do you never sleep?"