Tajivthinksmany, insteadconforms to the Brando'sexpectation.塔吉卜想得越多,反而越符合布兰多的期望。In factyoungsterwantsto dauntitsforget it/that's allfrom the beginning, in order to avoidthisTroglodyteis rampantforgets oneself. TollandandDragon Tongue Cityinnearby regions of Trentheimtounderground walk, sinceherepresentedTroglodyte, heguesses the opposite party to fromthesetwoplaces.
事实上年轻人一开始不过就是想吓住它罢了,以免这头穴居人嚣张得忘乎所以。许兰德与龙舌城就在托尼格尔通往地下通道的附近地区,既然这里出现了穴居人,他猜对方就应当是从这两个地方来的。Thesethingsregardinghuman of thistimesurfaceworldare the secrets, butto him is actually not the informationat the worst.
这些东西对于这个时代地表世界的人类来说是秘密,可对于他来说却不是什么大不了的信息。Punctured a rampant arrogance of opposite party, heopens the mouthseriously: „According tomeinformed verbally,Undergroundcreature is not popularin the world of human!”
打击了一下对方的嚣张气焰,他才严肃地开口:“据我说知,地底生物在人类的世界中可不大受欢迎!”„I...... do not wantto meddle, yourworld.”Tajivhas tolower the tone.
“我并不……想插手,你们的世界。”塔吉卜不得不放低口气。Ithas not lain, althoughTajivindeedhad once had the ambitiousplanfrom the beginning; The weakness of humanmadeitsmell the opportunity, thisTroglodyteoncewantedto baseonthisforestthen the territoryexpansiontoentireGrudin, butlater, the news of permeatingfrom the forestmadeitcancelthisthoughtslowly.
它并没有撒谎,虽然一开始塔吉卜的确曾有过野心勃勃的计划;人类的软弱让它嗅到了可乘之机,这头穴居人曾一度想要立足于这片森林进而向整个格鲁丁的领地扩张,但随后,从森林外慢慢渗入的消息让它打消了这个念头。Itgraduallyunderstood after outsidethatstrangeworld, finallyknew that thishasmillions ofpopulationnamedAouine'sancienthumankingdomunexpectedly, thiscalledit unable to imaginesimply.
它逐渐了解了外面那个陌生的世界之后,终于得知这个叫做埃鲁因的古老人类王国竟拥有数以百万计的人口,这简直叫它无法想象。Evenis onlyoutsidethatweakhumannoble- thataccording to the language of human, shouldbe called the Grudinfellow. Under hegovernson the landalsoto liveby the people of 100,000idea, buteven ifthis, he is also abovethislandsnamelesssmallThane.
甚至只是外面那个软弱的人类贵族-那个按照人类的语言,应该叫做格鲁丁的家伙。他治理之下的土地上也生活着以十万计的子民,而纵使这样,他也不过是这片土地之上一个籍籍无名的小领主而已。Butin the impression of Tajiv, in the Gorgon Ravinedarkunderground, only thentheseinfluenceextremelypowerfullord of a region, oftencanhave the quantitysomanysubjectsandslaves, for exampleTollandandDragon Tongue City in Brandomouth.
而在塔吉卜的印象之中,在乔根底冈黑暗的地下,只有那些势力极为强大一方之主,往往才能拥有数量如此众多的臣民、奴隶,比方说布兰多口中的许兰德与龙舌城。
The humanfearfulquantitymakesTajivcomesoberly, immediatelycancels the original thought that otherwisebyitscharacter, will not acceptdecisivelywith the proposition of Grudintransaction.
人类可怕的数量让塔吉卜清醒过来,立刻打消了原先的念头,否则以它的性格,也断然不会接受与格鲁丁交易的提议。„Yes?”Brandoactuallydoes not buyitsthistack: „ButSirTribe Leaderyourwords and deeds seem inconsistent, theforesthuman that youoccupyis sacredsince the ancient timesandinalienableinherent territory-”
“是么?”布兰多却不领它这个情:“但似乎族长大人你的言行并不一致呢,你占据的这片森林正是人类自古以来神圣而不可分割的固有领土-”Hesaidthese wordsby an extremelyroutinetone, butrealizedsomeissuesimmediately, changed a statement: „No, changes a view, thesefourlumbering areasarepart in myentire fortune, butIdo not planto lend your to fearmanyoneminuteit.”
他以一种极为习惯性的口气说出这句话,但马上意识到有些问题,又改口道:“不,换一种说法,这四座伐木场都是属于我的全部财产中的一部分,而我并不打算将它借给你们那怕多一分钟。”„Yourproperty?”Tajivstares, ithas seenGrudinsuchboth sides, moreoveritdoes not thinkthisyoungsterisCount of Radnor in thatlegend.
“你的财产?”塔吉卜一愣,它见过格鲁丁那么一两面,而且它可不认为这个年轻人就是那个传说之中的让德内尔伯爵。
The fight of this momentsurroundinghas ceased, Troglodytesis not a fool, theydetected certainly obtained leader'sshift in attitude. AlthoughTajivhas not orderedthemto stopattacking, buttheyalsounderstand, oncetheyact rashlywill perhaps losethisTribe Leader.
此刻外围的战斗已经停息了,穴居人们不是笨蛋,它们当然察觉得出自己头领的态度变化。虽然塔吉卜并没有命令它们停止进攻,可它们也明白,一旦它们轻举妄动恐怕会失去这个族长。Do not say that twoangels are also very difficult to deal with.
更不要说那两个天使也很难对付。„Yes, at least the presentis,”Brandonods.
“是的,至少现在是,”布兰多点点头。„Whattherefore...... do youwantto makenow?”Troglodytelowers the headto hint the spear/gunblade on rackneck, the stutterasks.
“所以说……你现在想做什么?”穴居人低头示意架子自己脖子上的枪刃,结结巴巴地问道。„Givesyoutwochoices.”Brandoreplied: „First, fromthere, returns tothere.”
“给你两个选择。”布兰多答道:“第一,从那里来,回到那里去。”Tajivshakes the head, the whole bodyvulturefeatherperhapsvibrated. Asclan and tribe that in the struggleis defeated, returnsundergroundto be equal to the dead end, only ifitis willingto go to the originalsworn enemy. ButTajivdeniedthispossibilityfrom the beginning.塔吉卜摇摇头,浑身的恐鹫羽毛都抖动了一下。作为斗争中失败的部族,回到地下就等于死路一条,除非它愿意投奔原本的死对头。但塔吉卜从一开始就否定了这个可能。„Second?”Itasked.
“第二条呢?”它问。„Youandyourclan and tribe, loser of struggle for existencein the undergroundworld, butthatfearssuccessfully, servesforotherdungeonlords-”Brandoaskedprobablyabsent-mindedly, „such being the case, might as wellchange a mentality, howbecamemysubject?”
“你和你的部族,在地下世界中也算得上是竞争的失败者,不过那怕成功,也不过是为其它地下城主服务而已-”布兰多好像心不在焉地问道,“既然如此,不如换一个思路,成为我的臣民如何?”Hestopped: „Likemeknows that yourcustoms, yougive loyalty to me, Iguaranteeextension of yourclan and tribe.”
他停了一下:“就像我知道你们的规矩,你向我效忠,我保证你部族的延续。”Tajivstares, initsheartit can be said thatguessed correctly the idea of thisyoungster, but can also be said asunexpectedbeside.塔吉卜一愣,它心中既可说是猜到了这个年轻人的想法,但也可说是出乎预料之外。Brandoactuallyrequestsitto achieve the undergroundtribes and dungeonlordswithhimsamemembership- thatwas equal to that saidsoldon the destiny of itsentireclanthisyounghuman- on the one handnaturallythisexplained that opposite partyregarding the understanding of undergroundworld, buton the other handalsomadeit unable to bearfeelsomewhatlaughably.布兰多竟然要求它和他达成地下部落与地下城主之间一样的从属关系-那等于说将它全族的命运卖到了这个年轻的人类手上-当然这一方面说明对方对于地下世界的了解,而另一方面也让它忍不住感到有些可笑。Whatqualifications does hehaveto request an undergroundclan and tribeto give loyalty to him?
他有什么资格要求一个地下的部族向他效忠?Tajivheartlooks down uponhuman, butturns head, itrealized himself , if not comply to return to the undergroundworldto gofacinganotherchoice, thissimilarlyisitis not willingto accept- evenitis feelingon the opposite partyfinger the slightmovement, perhapsthathumandid not plan that makesthemgo back, itthinks, ifsaid no, thatsword edgecanfalltoitonimmediately.塔吉卜心底还是看不起人类,但回过头来,它意识到自己如果不答应就不得不回到地下世界去面对另一个选择,这同样是它不愿意接受的-甚至它感受着对方手指上细微的动作,说不定那个人类根本就不打算让它们回去,它想如果自己说不,那剑刃会不会立刻落到它身上。Ithesitates, Brandoalsohesitatesbyit. Only thenScarlettinone sidedid not say a word, having a look atthiswhole bodyto hang all over the strangefeatherTroglodyte, has a lookto rideinimmediatelyLord Thane, compares the sadness of twopeople, shemoreworriedactually. Shewas worried, ifthisfellowsaid no, what to dothenLord Thaneshould?
它犹豫起来,布兰多也由得它犹豫。只有茜在一旁一言不发,看看这个浑身挂满奇异的羽毛的穴居人,又看看骑在马上的领主大人,相比起两个人的沉闷,她倒是更多地担忧。她担心如果这家伙说不,那么领主大人应该怎么办?Shecompareshere anyone to be clear, ifTajivsaid no, Brandodoes not have the meansto preventTroglodyte outside other aspectlumbering areafrom continuingin factto attackAmandinaand the others. Even ifkilleditnot to help matters, shedoes not think that AmandinaandtheseMercenarycansupportdawn, let aloneBrandohad saidpersonallytheymostinsistedearly morning-
她比这里任何一个人都要清楚,如果塔吉卜说不,布兰多事实上是没有办法阻止另一面伐木场外的穴居人继续进攻安蒂缇娜等人的。即使是杀了它也无济于事,她并不认为安蒂缇娜和那些佣兵能一直支撑到天亮,何况布兰多亲口说过他们最多坚持到凌晨-red haired girlcannot beartook a light breath, becomingsomewhatto be anxious.红发少女忍不住轻轻吸了一口气,变得有些紧张起来。Brando'sgraspsmotionlesslyon the sword hilt, neverhasto loosenat that momentthoroughly- in factTajivhas not guessedwrong, if it is said no, will then wait foritsisits not unimaginabledestiny.布兰多的手一动不动地握在剑柄上,从未有那一刻彻底松开来-事实上塔吉卜并没有猜错,如果它说不,那么等待它的将是它无法想象的命运。Hedoes not haveScarlettso manyto worry, becausedraws upthisplanfrom the beginning. 100Wealthhave preparedinhistreasure house, ifTajivrejection, thenwaits foritswill become the Carddestinyby the seal.
他没有茜那么多担忧,因为从一开始就制订好这个计划。一百点财富早已准备在他的宝库之中,如果塔吉卜拒绝,那么等待它的将是被封印成卡牌的命运。Although the natureis different, butthistribewill submit to himfinally. Brandoknowsoneselfneedthisstrength, hadtheseTroglodyteto take the surprise-attack forces, thenKnight Minteyewas also good, wasKnight Pallasis also good, becameno longerimportant.
虽然性质不同,但最终这个部落还是会臣服于他。布兰多知道自己需要这支力量,有了这些穴居人作为奇兵,那么无论是敏泰爵士也好,还是帕拉斯爵士也好,都变得不再重要。
The battle efficiencies of threethousandBlack Ironlevels, will makeTrentheimonlyhave a voice of speechquickly, butperhapsthisisCount of Radnoris unable to expect the story of openingandendingforever.
三千黑铁级的战斗力,会让托尼格尔很快只剩下一个说话的声音,而这就是一个让德内尔伯爵恐怕永远也无法料想到开头与结尾的故事。Butbefore that the onlyvariablealsostaysinreply that inthisTroglodytewill soon give, Brandois waiting for the opposite partyopens the mouthwith an extremelygoodpatience, butactuallyin the youngsterheartis on nettlesequally.
但在那之前,唯一的变数还停留在这头穴居人即将给出的回答上,布兰多以一种极佳的耐心等待着对方开口,但其实年轻人心中一样忐忑不安。
It looks like atsuch a night, inthisbattlefield, at this moment, Brandoas ifsawpath that at presentin the darknessextendsforward. The road that covers entirely the thornbecomes for the first time is so defined, makinghimfeel itself , since arriving atthisworld, Perceptionhad the change for the first time clearlyin the future and ability of destiny.
就像是在这样一个夜晚,在这个战场上,这一刻,布兰多仿佛看到了眼前黑暗之中向前延伸的道路。那条布满荆棘的路第一次变得如此明晰起来,让他感到自己自从来到这个世界之后第一次清楚地感知自己拥有了改变未来与命运的能力。
Such a smallmeeting.
还有那么一小会。ThisTroglodyteraises headcomesfinallytremblingly, itsvulturefeatherperhapsfrom top to bottomis trembling, as ifissued any significantdetermination, Tajivopens the mouth-
这头穴居人终于颤颤巍巍地抬起头来,它浑身上下的恐鹫羽毛哆嗦着,仿佛下达了什么重大的决心似地,塔吉卜开了口-At that moment the nightslightlycoolwindsways the entirebattlefield, the pineryhas made noise, coveringthishad been possibleto changeentireTrentheim- isas for the entireAouine'swords;
那一刻夜晚微凉的风吹拂过整个战场,松林哗哗作响,盖过了这句有可能改变整个托尼格尔-乃至于整个埃鲁因的话;
The expression in youngstersurfacebecomesgentle, hisnodded, „determinationgood-”年轻人面上的表情变得柔和起来,他点了点头,“确定就好-”Thenhespoke the secondwords: „Becauseyouwill discoverin fact, the farratio that youobtainlosesare more.”
然后他说了第二句话:“因为事实上你会发现,你得到的远比失去的更多。”
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……With the daypassage, the unrestwill loseitsThane'sFir Cityfrom now ongraduallybecametranquil, butin the marketrestored the pastpeacegradually.
随着日子的推移,骚乱过后的失去了它原本领主的冷杉城逐渐变得平静下来,而市面上渐渐恢复了往日的安宁。Butin fact, thishadmorematterduring the tranquilsurface. It looks like regardingparticipating inmercenary of lumbering areacontest, howno onecould talk clearlythat nightthemto gain the victory.
但事实上,在平静的表面之下这期间发生了更多事情。就像是对于参与过伐木场争夺战的雇佣兵来说,没有人说得清那一夜他们是如何取得胜利的。Especiallyoriginally the fight that plans for a week possiblyfor a long time to end, butwelcomed the dramatictransitionafterearly morningmerely.
尤其是原本计划一周可能更长时间才能结束的战斗,但仅仅在清晨之后就迎来了戏剧性的转折。In the quantityoccupiesunder the situation of overwhelming superioritywith the situation, Troglodytenot onlyretreated, but alsowithdraws from the lumbering area that theyoccupied, will belong to the one's owndomainto surrender something submissively- the production of thisnearlymiraclesameresult, onlychangeis the impressions in allMercenaryminds.
在数量和形势都占据绝对优势的情况之下,穴居人不但撤退了,而且还退出了它们所占据的伐木场,将属于自己的地盘拱手让人-这样近乎神迹一样的结果的产生,唯一改变的就是所有佣兵心目之中的印象。
After thisonefights, Brandohas becomeinmost peoplemindmystically, andomnipotent. As forseveralHead Commanderhearts, althoughhas the doubtsrespectively, butfinallyalsoexpressedunconditionalsubmitting.
此一战之后,布兰多在大多数人心目之中已经变得即神秘,而又无所不能。至于几位大团长心中虽然各自有疑惑,但最后也都表示了无条件的臣服。ButBrandotheir respectiveteamswill not have scattered the reconstitutionimmediately, on the contrary, currentlyhehasmorethings to do. Firstis the lumbering area in forestafter the resident in greenvillagemoves, has startedisFir Cityprovides the lumbercontinuously, the recovering of city wallputs on the agenda.
但布兰多并没有立刻将他们各自的队伍打散重编,相反,现在他有更多的事情要做。首先是森林中的伐木场在绿村的居民入住之后,已经开始源源不断地为冷杉城提供木材,城墙的修复工作提上日程。ButanothermatteraboutlettingFir Tree Baronythisbarrenlandsrestores the vitality, as soon asfor examplehereturned toFir Citystartto makeAmandinaavoid for threeyearsalltax in territory.
而另一件事是关于让冷杉男爵领这片贫瘠的土地恢复生机的,比方说他一回到冷杉城就着手让安蒂缇娜免除了三年之内领地内的一切税务。Thisnewssoundsis called the personnot to dareto believefrom the beginning, after alldepended upon the taxto support the armyregardingThanehas been a a matter of coursematter, butBrandoactuallyanddid not care aboutthatsonperquisite.
这个消息听起来一开始就叫人不敢置信,毕竟对于一个领主来说依靠税务养活自己军队早已是一件天经地义的事情,只是布兰多其实并不在意那点儿油水。Matter that hemusthandle, only thenheunderstands;A littlemoneyleisurely and carefree, when the local tyrantlandlordnaturallydoes not have the issue, isregarding a biggerlayout, actuallyprobablyfutile attempt- withitso, might as welltake away the comfortingpopular sentiment.
他要做的事情,只有他自己才会明白;这么一点钱悠闲地当个土豪地主当然是没问题,可是对于更大的布局,却像是杯水车薪-与其如此,不如拿去安抚民心。Potentialundercurrent in Brandoclearterritory, perhaps before twoGrudinretainerwars, the resident of eachthisplacewill suspecthow longownthis not justifiableLord Thanecanstayhere.布兰多清楚领地内的潜在的暗流,在与两位格鲁丁的家臣一战之前,恐怕每一个此地的居民都会怀疑自己这个名不正言不顺的领主大人能在这里停留多久罢。Thinks ofhere, hecannot bearshow a faint smile, raises headfrom the one's owndeskcomes- thatdesknaturallywas the Grudinproperty, but before that Lord Thanewill spendhow muchtimeto handle the government affairsaboutTrentheimonthisdeskevery month.
想到这里,他忍不住微微一笑,从自己的书桌上抬起头来-那张书桌原本自然是属于格鲁丁的财产,只是那位前领主大人每个月会花多少时间在这张书桌上处理关于托尼格尔的政务。Perhaps the oldtalentknows.
恐怕只有老天才知道。Howeverat this time, Brandoheardoutside the windowto broadcast the noisysound.
然而正是这个时候,布兰多听到窗户外传来了吵闹的声音。
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