soon after the giant went to fetch his brother who was likewise a giant , to take a meal off his flesh ; and jack saw with terror through the bars of his prison the two giants approaching . jack , perceiving in one corner of the room a strong cord , took courage , and making a slip - knot at each end , he threw them over their heads , and tied it to the window - bars ; he then pulled till he had choked them . when they were black in the face he slid down the rope and stabbed them to the heart .
a strong cord with a slip - knot at each end .
what did jack throw over the giants' head ?
what did jack throw over the giants' head ?