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...”,But occasionally, a twinkle in his eyes betrays a hint of both righteousness and cunning, making one suspect that his nature is far more complex than he lets on.。