All this saw Petru from the other side . But how was he to get over ? To be sure there was a bridge , but , even if it had not been guarded by sleeping lions , it was plainly not meant for man to walk on . Who could tell what it was made of ? It looked like soft little woolly clouds ! So he stood thinking what was to be done , for get across he must . After a while , he determined to take the risk , and strode back to the sleeping giant . ` Wake up , my brave man ! ' he cried , giving him a shake . The giant woke and stretched out his hand to pick up Petru , just as we should catch a fly . But Petru played on his flute , and the giant fell back again . Petru tried this three times , and when he was satisfied that the giant was really in his power he took out a handkerchief , bound the two little fingers of the giant together , drew his sword , and cried for the fourth time , ` Wake up , my brave man . ' When the giant saw the trick which had been played on him he said to Petru . ` Do you call this a fair fight ? Fight according to rules , if you really are a hero ! ' ' I will by-and-by , but first I want to ask you a question ! Will you swear that you will carry me over the river if I fight honourably with you ? ' And the giant swore . When his hands were freed , the giant flung himself upon Petru , hoping to crush him by his weight . But he had met his match .
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