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 . It was not yesterday , nor the day before , that Petru had fought his first battle , and he bore himself bravely . For three days and three nights the battle raged , and sometimes one had the upper hand , and sometimes the other , till at length they both lay struggling on the ground , but Petru was on top , with the point of his sword at the giant 's throat . ` Let me go ! let me go ! ' shrieked he . ' I own that I am beaten ! ' ` Will you take me over the river ? ' asked Petru . ' I will , ' gasped the giant .
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