this time the giant was so nimble in his movements that he had nearly reached home before the shell , make the best speed he could , could overtake him ; but he was just in time to clip another beaver 's tail before the sled slipped into the lodge . the giant would have been a patient giant , indeed , if his anger had not been violent at these constant tricks played upon him . what vexed him most , was , that he could not get a sight of his enemy . sharp eyes he would have needed to do so , inasmuch as he of the little shell had the gift of making himself invisible whenever he chose .
could not get a sight of his enemy .
why was the giant vexed ?
why was the giant vexed ?