she had n't been happy trapped in that horrid painting , but she was n't any happier here , in this strange place and time . his decision made , he sealed the letter in a bottle and threw it overboard with the hopes of somehow keeping the promise he 'd made . adrenaline be damned , i wasnt coming back up from that . you need a new dress for the courting ball . unfortunately , most people would have to be sure that all the others were going to stop , too , before they would give up violence . 