The waves can do him no harm.
Seest thou?
They are only begging of him, and therefore they jump up so boldly round him; and he gives them bountiful alms--very bountiful, that I can assure thee." In fact, as it seemed, the pilgrim threw some bones into the sea, and passed scatheless on his way.

Sintram felt his blood run cold with horror, and he rushed wildly towards the castle.

His companion had either fled or vanished away..