but the very moment the priest began to pray , the two wings of the church portal quickly flew open , and a tall , strong , handsome man with flashing eyes , royally clad , came in , stepped up to the bridal chair , thrust his proxy out so hastily that he nearly fell , and cried : " this is my place ! now , priest , speak the blessing ! " while the blessing was spoken the prince became quiet again , and then greeted his parents and the whole court with joy , and before all embraced his wife , who now for the first time ventured to take a good look at him . from then on the prince was like any other human being , and in the end he inherited his father 's kingdom , and became a great and world - renowned ruler , beloved by his subjects , and adored by his wife . they lived long and happily , and their descendants are still the rulers of the land over which he reigned .
became quiet again , and then greeted his parents and the whole court with joy , and before all embraced his wife .
what did the sea-prince do while the blessing was spoken ?
what did the sea-prince do while the blessing was spoken ?