the old man allowed himself to be talked over , and so they rowed out with the net . when they reached the deepest part of the water , she began to hum the words of the magic rhyme , altering the words to suit the longing of her heart : oh , ahti , with the long , long beard , who dwellest in the deep blue sea , finest treasures have i heard , and glittering fish belong to thee . the richest pearls beyond compare , are stored up in thy realm below , and ocean 's cows so sleek and fair , feed on the grass in thy green meadow . king of the waters , far and near , i ask not of thy golden store , i wish not jewels of pearl to wear , nor silver either , ask i for , but one is odd and even is two , so give me a cow , sea - king so bold , and in return i 'll give to you , a slice of the moon , and the sun 's gold . ' what 's that you 're humming ? ' asked the old man .
what did maie do when they reached the deepest part of the water ?
hummed the words of the magic rhyme .
she began to hum the words of the magic rhyme .