Erik took a few deep breaths and tilted his head back, raising his face to the sun. "Much, much more t'my likin'. As ye said; it's not the water, but it's fresh and that'll do fine fer me."

He might not believe in all the chivalry bollocks the English did, but he knew how to treat a lady. He held out his arm to her. "Would ye take a walk with me? Maybe tell me a bit about where ye come from?"