` Then how did you climb up ? ' ' A fish carried me on his back . ' ` And what am I to do ? ' ` You must go and fetch all your relations , and tell them to bring plenty of sticks ; then you must light a fire , and let it burn till the tower becomes red hot . After that you can easily throw it down . ' ` Very good , ' said the ogre , and he went round to every relation he had , and told them to collect wood and bring it to the tower where Halfman was . The men did as they were ordered , and soon the tower was glowing like coral , but when they flung themselves against it to overthrow it , they caught themselves on fire and were burnt to death . And overhead sat Halfman , laughing heartily . But the ogre 's wife was still alive , for she had taken no part in kindling the fire . ` Oh , ' she shrieked with rage , ` you have killed my daughters and my husband , and all the men belonging to me ; how can I get at you to avenge myself ? ' ` Oh , that is easy enough , ' said Halfman . ' I will let down a rope , and if you tie it tightly round you , I will draw it up . ' ` All right , ' returned the ogress , fastening the rope which Halfman let down . ` Now pull me up . ' ` Are you sure it is secure ? ' ` Yes , quite sure . ' ` Do n't be afraid . ' ` Oh , I am not afraid at all ! ' So Halfman slowly drew her up , and when she was near the top he let go the rope , and she fell down and broke her neck . Then Halfman heaved a great sigh and said , ` That was hard work ; the rope has hurt my hands badly , but now I am rid of her for ever . '
So Halfman came down from the tower , and went on , till he got to a desert place , and as he was very tired , he lay down XXXXX sleep .
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