She said "Yes," and they were
married.
Not long after, Jack's father told him he must come with him and build
the finest castle that ever was seen, for a king who wished to outdo all
others by his wonderful castle.
And as they went to lay the foundation-stone, Gobborn Seer said to Jack,
"Can't you shorten the way for me?"
But Jack looked ahead and there was a long road before them, and he
said, "I don't see, father, how I could break a bit off."
"You're no good to me, then, and had best be off home."
So poor Jack turned back, and when he came in his wife said, "Why, how's
this you've come alone?" and he told her what his father had said and
his answer.
"You stupid," said his witty wife, "if you had told a tale you would
have shortened the road! Now listen till I tell you a story, and then
catch up with Gobborn Seer and begin it at once. He will like hearing
it, and by the time you are done you will have reached the
foundation-stone."
So Jack sweated and overtook his father.
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