there was no need to delay the marriage when the table was able to furnish the most splendid banquet that ever was seen , and after everyone had eaten and drunk as much as they wanted , jack took his bag and commanded a castle filled with all sorts of treasures to arise in the park for himself and his bride . at this proof of his power the king 's heart died within him . ' your magic is greater than mine , ' he said ; ' and you are young and strong , while i am old and tired . take , therefore , the sceptre from my hand , and my crown from my head , and rule my people better than i have done . '
jack 's magic was greater than his .
why did the king give jack his scepter and crown ?
why did the king give jack his scepter and crown ?