No. I saw it coming, but I was still devastated. boohoo. =( But then in the end when he came running across the field into Aljeron's arms. *big grin* That was the BEST.
You know, I hate to say this, but doesn't the scenario sound familiar?
Dude, in love with lovely lady, goes off on quest, ends up with a people a tad bit less civilized than he's used to, with a warrior lass who falls in love with him, even if he does't hold any such feelings for her, and then she falls in love with one of Dude's countrymen, and they all live happilly ever after.
Hmmm...wheels turning...