But he was keen to keep the girl by his side, for life as a companion, which is truly rare.,The old woman probed, “This girl has a blessed face and a gentle disposition. What’s even rarer is that she has her own opinions. If she were to be your companion for life, you would surely live happily ever after as husband and wife...”,Perhaps sensing his frustration, the waves beat against the rocks with even more force. For a moment, they surged skyward in a flurry of foam, creating a breathtaking spectacle as they crashed and rolled back down.。