so he took the required oath with all due solemnity , holding up his fin as he swore , and all the other seals crowded round him as witnesses . and a sigh of relief went through the halls when the words were spoken , for he was the most noted seal catcher in the north . then he bade the strange company farewell , and , accompanied by his guide , passed once more through the outer doors of coral , and up , and up , and up , through the shadowy green water , until it began to grow lighter and lighter and at last they emerged into the sunshine of earth . then , with one spring , they reached the top of the cliff , where the great black horse was waiting for them , quietly nibbling the green turf .
he was the most noted seal catcher in the north .
why was there a sigh of relief after the words were spoken ?
why was there a sigh of relief after the words were spoken ?