By dint of magic , he could put his head on again , just as if it had been his hat , if you gave him time enough . On the last occasion of their meeting , Ricardo had left him in a painfully scattered condition , and thought he was done for . But now , except that a bird had flown away with the little finger of his left hand and one of his ears , the Giant was as comfortable as anyone could be in his situation . `` Mornin ' sir , '' he said to Dick , touching his forehead with his hand . `` Glad to see you looking so well . No bad feeling , I hope , on either side ? '' `` None on mine , certainly , '' said Ricardo , holding out his hand , which the Giant took and shook ; `` but Duty is Duty , and giants must go . The modern world has no room for them . '' `` That 's hearty , '' said the Giant ; `` I like a fellow of your kind . Now , shall we toss for corners ? '' `` All right ! '' said Dick , calling `` Heads '' and winning . He took the corner with the sun on his back and in the Giant 's face . To it they went , the Giant aiming a blow with his club that would have felled an elephant . Dick dodged , and cut off the Giant 's feet at the ankles . `` First blood for the prince ! '' said the Giant , coming up smiling . `` Half - minute time ! '' He occupied the half-minute in placing the feet neatly beside each other , as if they had been a pair of boots . Round II .
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