Hans starts on his journey and meets a giant, who helps him on his way.
Talk of possible ways in which Hans may journey.
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HANS STARTS ON HIS JOURNEY.
The very next day Hans started on his journey to the North Sea. He walked a long ways, and until he was very tired. At length, just ahead of him he saw a big giant rushing along in a very strange fashion.
“Good morning,” said Hans, as he caught up with the giant. “What a very large giant you are!” “Yes,” replied the giant, looking down at Hans, “I have need to be both large and strong. Where are you going, young man?” “I am going,” answered Hans, “to the North Sea, to get a string of enchanted pearls which lies at the bottom of the sea.” “Ah!” said the tall giant, “it will take a long time to get there. Now, if you could walk as fast as I can, it would be an easy matter.”
“How fast can you walk?” asked Hans. “I can walk faster than a greyhound can run,” said the giant, “and when I run swiftly, a river cannot keep pace with me.” “Can you, indeed?” exclaimed Hans; “what a fine fellow you are! I wish you would come along with me. After I find the string of pearls I want to get back to the king’s palace as soon as possible, for I am to serve the beautiful princess.” “If that’s the case,” said the giant, “I think I will go along with you.” And the two went along together.
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