ag melodiousness of your lines, but that Iam deter-

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mined not to marry any one so long as I am
pestered with the addresses of an ogre named
Gallifron, who eats human beings as a monkey
eats chestnuts. Before I can listen to your pro-
pore you must kill Gallifron and bring me his
hea

Charming bowed profoundly, and said—

‘Madam, I can at least die in your cause.’

This was said so gracefully that the princess was
moved with pity, and said all she could to dissuade
Charming from attempting to fight the giant.
But it was of no use, he went forth, obtained
suitable armour, and mounting his horse rode in
the direction of Gallifron.

Every one he met told him what a terrible ogre
Gallifron was, and nobody dared go with him
as a guide. However, Dulcet frisked at his side,

. and said—

‘Dear master, whilst you are aiming at the
monster’s breast I will bite his shins, and when he
stoops you can deal blows at his head.’

Charming praised the little dog’s plan, but had no
great opinion of its success.

At last he drew near to the ogre’s castle, and saw
that all the ground about it was strewn with bones.
Presently he heard Gallifron coming. His head
was taller than the highest tree. As he came on,
he roared like a bull—

‘I gobble them up, both old and young,
Gorroo—gorroo—gorroo.

If old and tough, they are better hung,
Gorroo! gorroo! gorroo!

If young, at once I snap off the head,
Gorroo! gorroo! gorroo!

I’m never happy but when full-fed,
And now—I will dine on you!’

Charming with great spirit answered him—
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