Thump! Thump! Thump!

Thump! Thump! Thump!

" Here, " the ogre's wife said. She put a bowl of porridge in front of Jack.

Jack gulped down the food. It was hot and delicious.

" Thank you, " Jack said. He got to his feet. " I'll go now before—" Thump! Thump! Thump! Footsteps shook the house like thunder.

" Oh no! " The woman began to shake with fear. " My husband is coming! " she cried. " Quick, boy! Hide! "

Jack froze. Thump! Thump! Thump! The ogre was coming closer! " Where can I hide?" Jack asked.