he dwelt in a gloomy cavern on the top of the mountain , and used to wade over to the mainland in search of prey ; when he would throw half a dozen oxen upon his back , and tie three times as many sheep and hogs round his waist , and march back to his own abode . the giant had done this for many years when jack resolved to destroy him .
in search of prey such as oxen , sheep , and hogs .
why did the giant wade over the mainland ?
why did the giant wade over the mainland ?