But Grey had refused to abandon Rodrigo, and so had Azeel. She had brought him slowly, slowly back to humanity-and then had married him, to the extreme horror of everyone in King's Town. He's got back most of his speech, Grey explained to the general. But only Spanish, that being his first language. He only remembers a few scattered words of English. We-he smiled at Azeel, who ducked her head shyly-hope that will improve, too, given time. But for now…he tells his wife things in Spanish, and she translates them for me.
In Diana Gabaldon's "Seven Stones to Stand or Fall," Grey stands by Rodrigo amid challenges, demonstrating unwavering loyalty. Their journey back to Rodrigo's humanity unfolded slowly, resulting in their marriage, which shocked the residents of King's Town. Although Rodrigo has regained much of his speech, he can only communicate in Spanish, posing a challenge in his interactions with others, including Grey.
Azeel plays a crucial role in bridging this language barrier, translating Rodrigo's words for Grey. Despite the initial difficulties, Grey expresses hope for further improvement in Rodrigo’s English skills over time. The dynamics within this trio highlight the themes of love, resilience, and the importance of communication in rebuilding relationships.
