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Jack heedeth not the Griffins.
out being seen; and on the gates of the Castle you will fine engraved by what means the enchantment may be broken."
Jack promised that, in the morning, at the risk of his life, he would break the enchantment; and, after a sound sleep, he arose early, put on his invisible coat, and got ready for the attempt. When he had climbed to the top of the mountain, he saw the two fiery Griffins; but he passed between them
without the least fear of danger, for they could not see him because of his invisible coat. On the Castle-gate hung a golden trumpet, under which were these lines:—
"Whoever doth this Trumpet blow,
Shall cause the Giant’s overthrow!"
