one who entertained us last night. He has n't much welcome for us either; but he will treat us well when he is threatened."
The second giant was going to eat the king's son for supper, but when Shaking-head told him about the forces of Erin he changed his manner and entertained them well.
Next morning after breakfast, Shaking-head said: "You must give me a present for my services in warning you."
"There is a pot of gold under my bed," said the giant; "take all you want of it."
"I don't want your gold," said Shaking-head, "but you have a gift which suits me well."
"What is that?" asked the giant.
"The two-handed black sword that never fails a blow."
"You won't get that gift from me," said the giant; "and I can't spare it; for if a whole army were to come against me, as soon as I 'd have my two hands on the hilt of that sword, I 'd let no man near me without sweeping the head off him."
"Well," said Shaking-head, "I have been keeping back your enemies this long time; but I 'll let them at you now, and I 'll raise up more. I 'll put the whole kingdom of Erin against you."
The giant stopped a moment, and said: "I believe you 'd do that if it served you." So he took
