but presently , to his great joy , his guide approached him , and said , " now you are at liberty to return home to your wife and children . i will take you to them , but only on one condition . " " and what is that ? " asked the seal catcher eagerly , overjoyed at the prospect of being restored safely to the upper world , and to his family . " that you will take a solemn oath never to wound a seal again . " " that will i do right gladly , " he replied . for although the promise meant giving up his means of livelihood , he felt that if only he regained his proper shape he could always turn his hand to something else .
overjoyed .
how did the seal catcher feel after the stranger told him that he could leave ?
how did the seal catcher feel after the stranger told him that he could leave ?