Buttertavern.
黄油酒馆。
The merchantshave departed, is only left overArnoldto sit alone in boredomalonein the position, is filling the liquortoward the mouthinone after another.
商人们已经离去,只剩下阿诺德一人孤零零地枯坐在位置上,一杯接着一杯地往口中灌着酒。Thistimewas placed the meeting of great expectations can be said as a from head to tailfailurebyArnold.
这次被阿诺德寄予厚望的聚会可以说是一个彻头彻尾的失败。AlthoughafterColinwalks, hesuccessfullyformed the northernboundarymerchantfederation, moreoverbecomes the association president, butfrom the merchantsabsent-mindedbeing perfunctoryattitude, Arnold was very afterward clear, northoneself this boundarymerchantfederation is just a joke.
虽然在柯林走后,他还是成功组建了北境商人联合会,而且成为了会长,但从后来商人们心不在焉的敷衍态度来看,阿诺德很清楚,自己这个北境商人联合会只不过是一个笑话而已。Frightened, is at a loss, angrily, unwilling...... all sorts ofmoodto transformonhisfaceback and forth, this merchant who controlled the forces of naturein the northernboundary the whole bodywas once sending out a not being able to saymiserablemeaningat this timeunexpectedly.
恐惧、迷惘、愤怒、不甘……种种情绪在他脸上来回变换,这位曾在北境呼风唤雨的商人此时浑身竟散发着一股说不出的凄凉之意。
, The tavernfront dooropens.
吱呀一声,酒馆大门打开。Arnoldnarrows the eyesto focusthento look, sawWeberknightto walk.
阿诺德眯着眼回头望去,就见韦伯骑士走了进来。„You, sincehad walked, comes backto do?”Taunt that inArnold'stoneis unable to concealcompletely.
“你既然已经走了,又回来干什么?”阿诺德的语气中满是无法掩饰的嘲讽。Butjustsaid that this, ArnolddiscoveredWeberknightbehindalsofollowsunexpectedly a person.
但刚说完这句,阿诺德就发现韦伯骑士的身后竟还跟着一人。
After seeing clearlythatperson of face, Arnold'sliquorawokeimmediatelyhalf, immediatelystandsfrom the seat, bowsto salute saying: „Count Ivan, has not thought that canseeyouinWinterfell City!”
等看清那人的脸后,阿诺德的酒顿时醒了一半,立刻从座位上站了起来,躬身行礼道:“埃文伯爵,没想到能在凛冬城见到您!”Count Ivanwalkedwith a laugh, said: „What's wrong? Doesn't the northernboundarywelcomeme?”埃文伯爵笑呵呵地走了进来,道:“怎么?北境不欢迎我吗?”„Of course not, Iam onlysomewhatsurprised.”ArnoldwasCount Ivangot uponeglass of liquorhastilybut actually, simultaneouslyinquired, „was your timeto go abroad on a diplomatic mission the northernboundary?”
“当然不是,我只是有些惊讶。”阿诺德连忙为埃文伯爵倒上了一杯酒,同时打探到,“您这次是出使北境吗?”
The Count Ivanlookon the liquorbytablewas obviously attracted, withoutansweringArnold'sissue, butcarries the wine glass, placesunder the noseto smellonelightly, thensippedone, but alsocloses the eye, tasted the long time, finallygrows the one breath, praised:埃文伯爵的眼神明显被桌上的酒吸引到了,没有回答阿诺德的问题,而是端起酒杯,放在鼻子下面轻嗅一阵,然后又抿了一口,还闭上眼睛,回味了半晌,最后才长出一口气,赞道:„Good! The wine of Winstermanorwill not be always disappointing!”
“不错!温斯特庄园的葡萄酒总不会让人失望!”Arnoldflatteredhastily: „CountSiryoureallyunderstands the person of liquor, inmywine cellaralso many collections, ifyouwant, Iwantto askyouto helpmeappreciate!”
阿诺德连忙奉承道:“伯爵大人您是真的懂酒之人,我的酒窖里还有不少珍藏,如果您愿意,我想请您帮我鉴赏一下!”
The Count Ivanbrowselects, looksveryexcited, but, herepresses the hope in heart, sits downbefore the bar, saidtoArnold:埃文伯爵眉头一挑,看起来非常心动,不过,他还是按耐住心中的渴望,在吧台前坐下,对阿诺德道:„North my timecomes the boundaryin a private capacity, therefore, but alsohopes that do not leak outmywhereabouts.”
“我这次是以私人身份来北境,所以,还希望您不要将我的行踪泄露出去。”„Naturally, naturally, Iwill certainly not speak irresponsibly.”InArnoldheartmoves slightly, was guessingunceasinglyCount Ivancomes the Winterfell Cityreason.
“当然,当然,我一定不会乱说。”阿诺德心中微动,不断猜测着埃文伯爵前来凛冬城的原因。
The easternboundarydoes not gatherwith the northernboundary, thisin the brillianceempire is not always the secret.
东境与北境不合,这在光辉帝国从来都不是什么秘密。Therefore, Arnoldrealizesimmediatelykeenly,east this second son of boundarydukesuddenly the secretunderWeberknight'sleadership met with himself, perhapshas something else planned.
所以,阿诺德立刻敏锐地意识到,这位东境公爵的次子突然在韦伯骑士的带领下秘密会见自己,恐怕是别有所图。However, this is also an ownopportunity!
不过,这也是自己的一次机会!Tonightmatter of makesArnoldunderstand that Count Angeliehad been determinedmustconform with the northernboundarybusiness circle, butpitifully, the opposite partypleasingbusinessspokesman , is actually notoneself.
今晚发生的事情让阿诺德明白,那位安格列伯爵已经决心要整合北境商界了,但可惜,对方中意的商界代言人,却不是自己。ThisdisappointsArnold, andangry.
这让阿诺德失望,而且愤怒。Butappearance of Count Ivan, madehimhave a ray of hope.
但埃文伯爵的出现,又让他重新产生了一丝希望。During the consideration, Count Ivanin the liquor the cuphas drunkcompletely.
思虑间,埃文伯爵已经将杯中酒饮尽。Arnoldgiveshastilypersonallycontinued from above, simultaneouslylistens toCount Ivan saying: „Iheard,Count Angeliedoes wantto formnorth one boundaryforeign trade company?”
阿诺德连忙亲自给续上,同时听埃文伯爵说道:“我听说,安格列伯爵想要组建一个北境对外贸易公司?”„Yes, CountSir.”
“是的,伯爵大人。”„, Does Mr.Arnold, youplanto investto jointhiscompany?”
“那么,阿诺德先生,您打算出资加入这个公司吗?”„Naturally. CountSir, I have tojoin, how longotherwisecould not want, the northernboundarycommercial circlewill unable to hearmyname.”
“当然。伯爵大人,我不得不加入,否则要不了多久,北境商圈就会听不到我的名字了。”Count Ivannods, regarding thisindicatedto understand, butalsosuggested: „ Mr.Arnold, regarding the concreteoperational mode of thisnewcompany, I do not calculate that toounderstood.埃文伯爵点点头,对此表示理解,但同时却也建议道:“阿诺德先生,对于这个新公司的具体运作方式,我也并不算太了解。However, Ifelt,youcanfromthatboard of directors that is similartoUpper Housestarts. ”
不过,我却觉得,您可以从那个类似于元老院的董事会下手。”Arnoldeyeballtransferred the revolutions, said: „Youmeant,Icanattemptto control the board of directors?”
阿诺德眼珠子转了转,道:“您是说,我可以尝试控制董事会?”„Yes. Youcantry, byyouin the prestige of northernboundarybusiness, wins overa group ofmerchants, winscertainright to speak is not difficultin the board of directors.”
“是的。您可以试一试,以您在北境商界的威望,拉拢一批商人,在董事会获得一定的话语权并不算难。”„Thankyoursuggestion, Iwill tryto do.”OnArnoldmouthis expressing gratitude, in the heartactuallysomewhatthinks otherwise.
“感谢您的建议,我会试着去做的。”阿诺德嘴上道着谢,心中却有些不以为然。In his opinion, north this boundaryforeign trade companyis so important, does Count Angeliepossiblymake the control of board of directorsbe lost?
在他看来,这个北境对外贸易公司如此重要,安格列伯爵又怎么可能让董事会的控制权旁落?
The St. Hildefamilydid not mind that the majormerchantsinvestto occupycertainstockinthisnewcompany, sharespart of benefits, but ifsomereallypeopledo not know good from bad, triesto rob the control of companywith the St. Hildefamily, hehe, reallythinks that thesearistocratmasterswon't kill people?圣希尔德家族不介意各大商人都出资在这个新公司中占据一定的股份,分享一部分的利益,但如果真有人不知好歹,试图跟圣希尔德家族抢夺公司的控制权,呵呵,真以为那些贵族老爷们不会杀人么?Count Ivanas ifsaw throughArnold'sanxiety, thenaskedwith a smile: „Mr.Arnold, are you worrydo thiswill bring in the retaliation of St. Hildefamily?”埃文伯爵似乎看穿了阿诺德的疑虑,便笑着问道:“阿诺德先生,您是不是担心这样做会引来圣希尔德家族的打击报复?”Arnoldlooks ateast this boundaryCountyoungface, alsothinksoneselfat present the awkwardsituation and gloomyprospect, cannot help but the nodsaidhonestly: „Yes.”
阿诺德看着这位东境伯爵年轻的脸庞,又想到自己目前尴尬的处境和晦暗的前景,不由得点头坦诚道:“是的。”Count Ivanlaughs, comforts saying: „Thisyoudo not needto worry, the northernboundaryis notVera and Colinnorthernboundary.”埃文伯爵哈哈一笑,安慰道:“这个您不用担心,北境不是薇拉和柯林两人的北境。”Listens toCount Ivanthisto have the words of profound meaninggreatly, inArnoldheartmoves, pursuesanxiouslyasks: „CountSir, Iam please dull-witted, is unable to comprehendyourmeaning.”
听着埃文伯爵这句大有深意的话,阿诺德心中一动,急切地追问道:“伯爵大人,请恕我愚钝,无法领会您的意思。”However, Count Ivanis actually considering onlydrinking wine, withoutreplyingArnold'smeaning.
然而,埃文伯爵却只顾着饮酒,没有回答阿诺德的意思。When the Arnolddistressedair/Qiis hot-tempered, the one sidesilentfor a long timeWeberknightopens the mouthto saysuddenly: „Mr.Arnold, youhad not heard,recentlyYoung MasterJoycewithgood that PrincessJudywas together?”
就在阿诺德心焦气躁的时候,一旁沉默许久的韦伯骑士突然开口道:“阿诺德先生,您难道没有听说,最近乔伊斯少爷跟朱蒂公主相处的不错?”Un?
嗯?Young MasterJoyce?
乔伊斯少爷?Arnoldthis/Benwants saying that now the ownership of position of northernboundarydukehas settled down, can Young MasterJoycealsoraisewhatstorm?
阿诺德本想说,现在北境公爵之位的归属已经尘埃落定,难道乔伊斯少爷还能掀起什么风浪?Butimmediately, Arnoldrealized, ifYoung MasterJoycereallycanget marriedPrincessJudy, and evenearns the support of imperial family, but alsoreallymayget out at present the awkwardsituation.
但随即,阿诺德就意识到,如果乔伊斯少爷真的能够迎娶朱蒂公主,乃至获得皇室的支持,还真有可能摆脱目前尴尬的处境。Arnold'svisionhas sweptonWeberknightandCount Ivanface, in the heartrousessuddenly.
阿诺德的目光在韦伯骑士和埃文伯爵脸上扫过,心中忽然振奋起来。If the imperial familyandSebasConsul and easternboundarysupportJoyce...... thateven ifhedoes not regard the northernboundaryduke, can still certainlyformoneto be ableinWinterfell City the influence that contends with the northernboundaryduke.
如果皇室、赛巴斯执政官和东境都支持乔伊斯……那就算他当不成北境公爵,也一定能在凛冬城形成一股可以跟北境公爵相抗衡的势力。In this case, can't oneselfseek harbour?
这样的话,自己不就可以寻求庇护了吗?SawArnold'slookbrightlygradually, Count Ivansmiledlightly, said: „Mr.Arnold, currently do youhave the confidence?”
见阿诺德的眼神渐渐明亮了起来,埃文伯爵淡淡一笑,道:“阿诺德先生,现在您有信心了吗?”Arnolddepresses the excitement in heart, the sinkingsound said: „Does not know whether to arrangemeto pay a visitYoung MasterJoyce?”
阿诺德压下心中的激动,沉声道:“不知能否安排我拜见一下乔伊斯少爷?”Weberknightacts with constraintnods, said: „Timeappropriatewords, Iwill arrange.”
韦伯骑士矜持地点点头,道:“时机合适的话,我会安排的。”Count Ivanalsoagitatesto sayagain: „Mr.Arnold, ifyouneed the support in fund, the St. Plossifamilycouldrendercertainassistance.”埃文伯爵也再次鼓动道:“阿诺德先生,如果您需要资金上的支持,圣普洛斯家族或许可以给予一定的帮助。”„That was really thanksyou!”Arnoldexpressed gratitudehastily.
“那真是太感谢您了!”阿诺德连忙道谢。„But should not be happy.” The Count Ivanreminder said that the fundassistance that „ the St. Plossifamilycanrenderis definitely limited, after allIam very difficultto convince the fatherto invest the bigfundsintoonenorthin the company of boundary.
“但您也别太高兴。”埃文伯爵提醒道,“圣普洛斯家族能够给予的资金帮助肯定是有限的,毕竟我很难说服父亲将大笔资金投入到一个北境的公司中去。Let alone, ifyoutake the bigfundsof unknown originall of a sudden, perhapswill cause the vigilance of Count Angelie. ”
更何况,如果您一下子拿出大笔来历不明的资金,恐怕会引起安格列伯爵的警惕。”„Iunderstand.”Arnoldhad restored the fighting spiritat this time, saidself-confidently,„askedyouto believemyso manyyearsin the rallying point of northernboundarybusiness, howOlivethatyoung fellowdid fightme?”
“我明白。”阿诺德此时已经重新恢复了斗志,自信满满地说道,“请您相信我这么多年在北境商界的号召力,奥利弗那个毛头小子怎么斗得过我?”Count Ivanis also echoingsaying with a smile: „Haha! Ialsothink that Count Angelietrulymisread the person!”埃文伯爵也附和着笑道:“哈哈!我也是这么认为的,安格列伯爵确实看错了人!”Said the subject, Arnoldsends outto inviteimmediately: „Does CountSir, youhave free time the nice wine that nowappraisesmeto collect?”
说完正题,阿诺德当即发出邀请道:“伯爵大人,您现在有空品鉴一下我珍藏的好酒了吗?”Count Ivaneyeonebright, nodsto sayagain and again: „Good! Believes that youwill certainly not disappointme!”埃文伯爵眼睛一亮,连连点头道:“好!相信您一定不会让我失望!”
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