The old nurse died , leaving her cottage and the few articles of furniture it contained to her poor lady , who dwelt in it , working as a peasant for her daily bread . Her spinning-wheel and the milk of a cow , which she had purchased with the little money she had with her , sufficed for the scanty subsistence of herself and her little son . There was a nice little garden attached to the cottage , in which they cultivated peas , beans , and cabbages , and the lady was not ashamed to go out at harvest time , and glean in the fields to supply her little son 's wants . ` Jack , that poor lady is your mother . This castle was once your father 's , and must again be yours . ' Jack uttered a cry of surprise . ` My mother ! oh , madam , what ought I to do ? My poor father ! My dear mother ! ' ` Your duty requires you to win it back for your mother . But the task is a very difficult one , and full of peril , Jack . Have you courage to undertake it ? ' ' I fear nothing when I am doing right , ' said Jack . ` Then , ' said the lady in the red cap , ` you are one of those who slay giants . You must get into the castle , and if possible possess yourself of a hen that lays golden eggs , and a harp that talks . Remember , all the giant possesses is really yours . ' As she ceased speaking , the lady of the red hat suddenly disappeared , and of course Jack knew she was a fairy . Jack determined at once to attempt the adventure ; so he advanced , and blew the horn which hung at the castle portal . The door was opened in a minute or two by a frightful giantess , with one great eye in the middle of her forehead .
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