"As for the Princess she waved her handkerchief from the castle wall until Growlegrum espied her and strode over the hills and valleys to the castle.
"'Sir,' she said, 'Do not be surprised if you see a party of men in gowns coming from the city. Go and meet them, if they think you are Krusstikuss they will tell you something.'
"'Good,' answered he. 'Now I perceive that you love me.'
"Then, without waiting, he walked towards the city. A little way on he met the five lawyers. As soon as they saw him they dismounted and threw themselves on the ground.
"'What do ye want?' roared Growlegrum.
"'Oh sir!' said they, 'we would see the great giant Krusstikuss.'
"'It is well,' returned the giant. 'Speak.'
"'Sir,' said they, 'We come to offer to the great giant Krusstikuss one-half of the kingdom and the Princess for a wife.'
"'Ha!' answered the giant, 'and what shall his brother have?'
"'Perhaps,' returned one of the lawyers, 'he might be persuaded to leave, or else your highness could quietly knock him on the head.'