When he escaped from the house he ran on straight before him for some time , looking for a safe shelter , as he knew that the ogre 's legs were much longer than his , and that it was his only chance . At last he saw an iron tower which he climbed up . Soon the ogre appeared , looking right and left lest his prey should be sheltering behind a rock or tree , but he did not know Halfman was so near till he heard his voice calling , ` Come up ! come up ! you will find me here ! ' ` But how can I come up ? ' said the ogre , ' I see no door , and I could not possibly climb that tower . ' ` Oh , there is no door , ' replied Halfman . ` Then how did you climb up ? ' ' A fish carried me on his back . ' ` And what am I to do ? ' ` You must go and fetch all your relations , and tell them to bring plenty of sticks ; then you must light a fire , and let it burn till the tower becomes red hot . After that you can easily throw it down . ' ` Very good , ' said the ogre , and he went round to every relation he had , and told them to collect wood and bring it to the tower where Halfman was . The men did as they were ordered , and soon the tower was glowing like coral , but when they flung themselves against it to overthrow it , they caught themselves on fire and were burnt to death . And overhead sat Halfman , laughing heartily . But the ogre 's wife was still alive , for she had taken no part in kindling the fire . ` Oh , ' she shrieked with rage , ` you have killed my daughters and my husband , and all the men belonging to me ; how can I get at you to avenge myself ? ' ` Oh , that is easy enough , ' said Halfman . ' I will let down a rope , and if you tie it tightly round you , I will draw it up . '
` All right , ' returned the ogress , fastening the rope which Halfman XXXXX down .
Come draw fetch flung get laughing let round throw went