After returning to the hotel, the WitcherattemptBlack Horse that is lostalonghorse stabletracing, does not realizevery muchpitifully.
回到旅馆后,猎魔人尝试沿着马厩追踪走失的黑马,很可惜未能如愿。Howeveraccording totwo peopleideas, hereis not farfrom the Gemmacity, the horseswere missinghere, may be very sold to the cityhorse dealerbyotherperson.
不过按照两人的想法,此处距离吉玛城已经不远,马匹失踪在这里,很可能会被别的人卖给城里面的马贩子。„Orinentering a citylooks?” The Royquiteanxiety, „thatoldpartnermayspenda lot ofmoney.”
“要不进城里面去找找?”罗伊颇为肉疼,“那匹老伙计可花了不少钱。”„Alsook,” the Witcheragreementsaid,„emptiesyourbagwhile convenient‚’, supplements a commodity.”
“也行,”猎魔人同意道,“顺便清空你的‘袋子’,补充点物资。”
......
……Royis leading a horsealong the track in suburb the line, looksas far as the eye can seetowardhisleft handis the broadboundlessVizimalake.罗伊牵着马沿着郊外的小道而行,往他的左手极目望去是宽广无垠的维吉玛湖。But the Temeriarivergoes throughfromtheirdue north.
而泰莫利亚河从他们的正北方穿行而过。TemeriacapitalVizima City, is situatedin the lake watergiantislands. Arounditsurrounded by water, is being connected the coastallandbyfourbridges.泰莫利亚的首都维吉玛城,就坐落在湖水北方的巨型岛屿上。它四面环水,由四条长桥连接着沿岸的陆地。
The Witchergoalis the eastbridge, is connectingTrading District.猎魔人的目的就是东边的长桥,连接着贸易区。Separatesto be able the pass throughbridgeto look into the cityfar awayconstructionindistinctly, highestthatsituated infield of vision the Northwest of endandislands.
隔得老远就能透过长桥眺望到城内影影绰绰的建筑,其中最高的那一栋位于视野尽头、岛屿的西北方。„FoltestFort.”
“弗尔泰斯特城堡。”
The origin of thisFortsomewhat makes one somewhatnot know whether to laugh or cry.
这座城堡的起源有些让人有些啼笑皆非。Because ofpreviously, Foltestbiological daughterStrigaAdda the Whiteseizedhisheadquarters, Foltestbe forcedto make a fresh start, builtthisfortressin the city.
因为早先,弗尔泰斯特的亲生女儿吸血妖鸟白之雅妲占领了他的总部,弗尔泰斯特迫于无奈另起炉灶、在城内建立了这座堡垒。
After for several years, whenEmpire of Nilfgaardattacks the Vizimagate, thisfortressalsobecomes the wartimetemporary palace of EmhyrGreat Emperor.
数年以后,当尼弗迦德帝国攻破维吉玛的大门,这座堡垒也就成为恩希尔大帝的战时行宫。„Does not know how nowthatStrigadoes restore?”
“不知道现在那头吸血妖鸟恢复得怎么样?”MentionedAdda the White, Roycould not bear the sigh.
说起白之雅妲,罗伊忍不住叹息。ThatVizimalegendary character is also a poor man.
那位维吉玛的传奇人物也是个可怜人。Is livedbyFoltest and younger sister, eats the meatto drink the bloodin the Monstershape, was controlled for 14yearsby the bloodthirstyinstinct, even ifwere relieved the curseto restore the human formbyGeralt, until nowstillcrosses for fiveyears, how manyhuman natures can sherestore?
由弗尔泰斯特和妹子所生,以怪物形态吃肉饮血,被嗜血本能支配了十四年,即便被杰洛特解除诅咒恢复了人形,至今也才过了五年,她又能恢复多少人性?How did the kingplaceher?
国王又如何安置她的了?Royhas not thought that with enough timehas followedWitcherto get up the bridgetogether.罗伊没来得及多想已然跟着猎魔人一起上了长桥。Above the bridge the merchantcarriagecomes and goes, everywhereis the crowdedstream of people, buttwoWitcheruniqueimagesmake the surroundingordinarypersonbe far awayspontaneously.
长桥之上商户马车来来往往、到处是拥挤的人流,但两位猎魔人独特形象让周围的普通人自发远离。Howeverwhatis strangest, the city gateguardlooked atWitcheronecuriously, urgedseveralVizimacustomsto allow to pass.
不过最奇怪的是,城门的守卫只是好奇地看了猎魔人一眼,叮嘱了几句维吉玛的规矩就放行。Lettwo peopleworriesfailin vain.
让两人的担心白白落空。„Look that guardeda moment ago, howIthought that a littletakes pleasure in others' misfortunes?”
“刚才守卫的眼神,我怎么觉得有点幸灾乐祸?”Lethoshrugs, „manages do so manydo. Wehandle mattersleaveimmediately.”雷索耸了耸肩,“管那么多干嘛。咱们办完事就立刻离开。”
After the city gate, by the long and narrowstreetarrangesbricksto constructcrowded, is also placingbasinbasincolorfulflowers and plantsbeforewindow of thesehouses.
城门后狭长的街道两侧密集地排列着一栋栋砖瓦建筑,就在这些房屋的窗户前还摆放着一盆盆五颜六色的花卉。Buton the streetis shuttling back and forthresident, mostwearare appropriate, is not the commoninexpensivelinenclothing, butisupscalefurandsilk.
而街道上穿梭着的居民,大部分穿着得体,并非常见的低廉亚麻布制衣,而是高档的皮毛、丝绸。Theyactconfident, includingmanyphysiqueriches and honor, fair-skinned, obviously is not the depressed classesthatpoorandskinnyappearances.
他们行动不徐不疾,其中有不少体态富贵、皮肤白皙,明显不是是下层人民那副寒酸、干瘦的模样。„It seems likeTrading Districthousingissomerich men......”
“看来贸易区居住的都是些有钱人啊……”Close to the Trading Districtcenter, iscleanneat, the groundis spreading the purecobblestone, four sidesdecoratesunder the finehouseencirclement, in a clamoringtrade market, the merchant from the world gathersinthis.
越是靠近贸易区中心,越是干净整洁,地面铺着洁净的鹅卵石,四面装潢精致的房屋环绕下,一间喧哗的贸易市场中,来自世界各地的商人在此汇聚。
After RoyandLethosentseveralwillingguides, walked.罗伊和雷索打发了几名毛遂自荐的向导后就走了进去。
......
……„Can twogentlemensell the horses?”
“两位先生是要出售马匹?”
A shifty-eyedshortmansaw the potentialto collect. Does not wait fortwo peopleto reply,heput out a handto lift the lip of greyhorseWirth, inspecteditstooth.
一位贼眉鼠眼的矮汉子见势凑了上来。不等两人回答,他伸手就掀开了了灰马维尔特的嘴唇,检查它的牙齿。„Thump” a resounding, Wirthfull mouthpure whitebigtoothfiercelyproceededto nipsuddenly, frightens the shortman (Han) is too busyto retract the hand.
“噔”一声脆响,维尔特满口洁白的大牙猛然恶狠狠地往前一咬,吓得矮汉忙不迭缩回了手。„YourMarkreallylively!”Shortacclaimedone, stares at the Wirthlookeven moreto be interested.
“您的马克真活泼!”矮汉赞叹了一声,盯着维尔特的眼神越发感兴趣。Roycomfortingpatted the head of Wirth, „youinstigatehismasterto sell outhim, henaturallycanbe angry. horseIwill not sell, wants‚to buyone’actually.”罗伊安抚地拍了拍维尔特的脑袋,“你怂恿他的主人把他卖掉,他自然会生气。马我是不会卖的,倒是要‘买一匹’。”„Thatis better!” The shortman (Han)lights up with pleasure, „regardless ofordinaryandnondefective, draws the goods, a pull people, tourney, ourChinon Horse Farmhas everything expected to find and ensure makesyousatisfy!”
“那更好!”矮汉喜笑颜开,“无论普通、良品,拉货的、拉人的、参加比赛的,咱们丘农马场应有尽有,保证让您满意!”„Pleasewithmetowardherecometwoguests, McCogginsto work for you!”
“请跟我往这边来两位客人,麦考金斯为您效劳!”
......
……Threepeoplepassed through the businessmarket center, Roydiscoveredmajority that surprisedly the merchant in marketsellsis not the ordinarygadget, butisjewelry, silver jewelries, being out of printbooks, expensivefurs, spiceand otherluxury goods.
三人一路穿过了商贸市场中心,罗伊惊奇地发现市场中的商人售卖的大部分不是什么普通玩意儿,而是珠宝、金银首饰、绝版图书、昂贵的皮草、香料等奢侈品。McCogginsansweredin the one side, „you first time werecameVizima City. The Trading Districtoccupantsare the Vizimasocial elite, Noble, rich merchant, Sorcerer, settle downincludingourmunicipal administrationBurgomeisterVeleradhere. Theyaresomerich men, heremarketalsomainlyservesforthem.”麦考金斯在一旁解释道,“你们是第一次来维吉玛城吧。贸易区居住者都是维吉玛的社会精英,贵族、富商、术士、包括咱们市政行政长官维雷拉德也在这里安家。他们都是些有钱人呐,这里的市场也主要是为他们服务。”„Two , to buysomeordinarydaily necessities, but must go toTemple Districttake a look.”
“两位若是想买一些普通的生活用品,还得去神殿区看一看。”„......”Royaskedcuriously,„listened toyou saying that Temple DistrictandTrading Districtare livingtwoentirely differentclasses?”
“哦……”罗伊好奇地问,“听你这么说,神殿区和贸易区生活着两个截然不同的阶层?”„Right, our sellinghorses‚poor person’andupper-classperson.”
“没错,我们这种贩马的‘穷人’和上流人士。”„I have been very curious, whoseTemple that Temple in Temple Districtnamerefers to?”
“我一直很好奇,神殿区名字里的神殿又是指的谁的神殿?”„NaturallyisgreatSaintProphet LebiodaTemple,”McCogginslooksto the West, on the faceGlimmer the awe,
“当然是伟大的圣雷比殴达先知神殿,”麦考金斯看向西方,脸上闪烁着敬畏,„Prophet Lebiodais selflessandgenerous, hisbelieverstillestablishedSt. Lebioda's HospitalinTemple District, byextremelylowprice, orfree, acceptsandtreatsin the citythesenot being able to see a doctorpoor people.”
“雷比殴达先知无私而慷慨,他的信徒们还在神殿区建立了一家圣雷比殴达医院,以极低的价格、或者无偿,收容、医治城里那些个看不起病的穷人们。”NotwithsomeTemple of Melitelesimilarities?
不就和梅里泰莉神殿有些相似之处?
The shortChinese charactermisledsaid, „ listened totwovoicesis a stranger, had the opportunity to worshiplocalLebioda, feltItsgreat.
矮汉字不无蛊惑地说,“听两位的口音是异乡人,有机会一定要去朝拜本地的雷比殴达,感受祂的伟大。Royshrugsimpartially, hedoes not wantto becomesecondbyLebiodabrainwashingWitcher.罗伊不置可否地耸了耸肩,他不想成为第二个被雷比殴达洗脑的猎魔人。„Ifyoubelieve inProphetdevotionally, Ithink that Icansell at a discountto the transaction of church memberon behalf ofChinon Horse Farm.”
“如果您虔诚地信奉先知,那我想我可以代表丘农马场给教友的交易打个折扣。”
The McCawgold threadunwillingheartsaidespecially.
麦考金丝尤不甘心地说。„Youmake a mistake, weareWitcher, is religious?! Rubbish, whichinfluences does Temple District have?”
“你有没有搞错,咱们可是猎魔人,信什么教?!别废话了,神殿区还有哪些势力?”„Oh...... alsohas the Order of the White Roseheadquarters, as well as a small-scaleEternal Firelodge.”
“唉……还有白蔷薇骑士团的总部,以及一个小型的永恒之火集会所。”Threepeoplewere sayingarrives atTrading Districtnortheast cornerHorse Selling Farm.
三人说着来到贸易区东北角的贩马场。As far as eyes can reach, inHorse Farm the scattered56horse dealersare pulling the listless2-3horsesat this time, the Chinon Horse Farmsteedscalemostis actually uneven, entire20, moreoverglosshairbright/light, the physique and makingsobviouslyare higher thanthesescatteredhorses.
一眼望去,此时马场中只有稀稀落落的五六个马贩子牵着无精打采的2-3匹马,倒是丘农马场的骏马规模最齐,整整二十来匹,而且都油光毛亮,体态和气质明显高出那些零散的马匹。Butwas a pityvery much,two peoplelooked, does not havethatblacknag that Lethois lost, the incomparableanxietywelled up.
但很可惜,两人找了一圈,其中并不存在雷索走失的那匹黑色老马,紧接着无比的肉疼涌了起来。
The shortmanalso said that
矮汉子又说道,„Twoluckare quite good, happen tocatches up witha number ofhorses that ships tonewly, perhapsifquite a while is only left oversomeordinarygoodsagainlate.”
“两位运气相当不错,正好赶上新运达的一批马,要是再迟半天也许只剩下一些普通货色。”„The businessis good.”
“这么说起来,生意不错。”„Vizimatakes one of the northbiggestharbors, the superiorhorsesnaturallydo not lack the sales volume, is only......”
“维吉玛作为北方最大的港口之一,上等马匹自然不缺销量,只是……”McCogginshearsworddoes not knowto think ofanything, forced smileagain and again.麦考金斯闻言不知道想到什么,苦笑连连。„Twofirstselect the horse.”
“两位还是先挑马吧。”
After Lethoinspects the eye, ear, tooth, build and musclelinehorses, carefullyone by onechooseswhitemare.雷索仔细地挨个检查完马匹的眼睛、耳朵、牙齿、体型、肌肉线条后挑选出一匹白色的母马。ButWirthdoes not need the masterto tell that thenrubs the head of white hairmareaffectionate, both eyesshines„huihui”to callexcitedly, as ifhas recognizedhimas the owncompanion.
而维尔特不待主人吩咐便亲昵地蹭上白毛母马的头部,双目放光兴奋地“咴咴”直叫,仿佛已经认定他作为自己的同伴。„Wirth, were youonlythreeyears old arrived at the age of being in heat?”Royboth angry and amusedpatted the neck of brownhorse,
“维尔特,你才三岁难道就到了发情的年纪?”罗伊好气好笑地拍了拍棕马的脖子,„Thisis not strange, whatmasterhasto havewhathorse......,”Lethomumbledin the one side, „inEllander, isEvelineisLytta Neyd, lucky in loveactuallygreat, thinksthem?”
“这不奇怪,有什么样的主人就有什么样的马……,”雷索在一旁嘟哝了一句,“在艾尔兰德,又是爱佛琳又是丽塔·尼德的,艳福倒是不浅,有没有想她们?”Royselectedto be thin and shallowbrowtoWitcher, „Iremember that youhadeasylongnot to look for the womansome time, thiswas the angeris exuberant, needsto release the fire?”罗伊冲着猎魔人挑了挑又薄又浅的眉头,“我记得你有好长一段时间没找女人,这是火气旺盛,需要泄泄火?”„Was sorry that......”this timeMcCogginsinterruptedtwo peopledialoguessuddenlyin a tone withguilty, „howtwo did feelthisBlack Horse? AnotherIcannotsell.”
“抱歉……”这时麦考金斯突然语带愧疚打断两人的对话,“两位觉得这匹黑马如何?另外一匹我不能售卖。”„What's the matter, didn't reach an agreement the casualchoice?”
“怎么回事,不是说好了随便挑选?”McCogginsis silentto caress the back of white horselightly, in the surfaceappearsto regret the color.麦考金斯沉默着轻抚白马的背部,面上浮现出惋惜之色。„The honored guesthas really orderedthiswhite horse.”Histook a deep breath, „two, althoughispeople from other place, butmore or less should also hear, ourVizimakingYour Majesty Foltestdaughter'sdeeds.”
“实在是有一个贵客早已预订了这匹白马。”他深吸了一口气,“两位虽然是外地人,但或多或少也应该听说过,咱们维吉玛的国王陛下弗尔泰斯特女儿的事迹吧。”Roysaidsuddenly,„yousayPrincess Adda, was she honored guest in yourmouth?”罗伊恍然道,“你是说雅妲公主,她就是你口中的贵客?”„Right, isthisdeeplybyPrincess that the kingloves, every otheronemonthshewill then comeHorse Selling Farmto carry off a white horsefromourhere......”
“没错,就是这位深受国王宠爱的公主,每隔一个多月她便会来贩马场从咱们这儿带走一匹白马……”„Is basically established by usage, thishorseis providedbyourChinon Family.”
“基本约定俗成,这匹马由咱们丘农家族提供。”
The Roydoubt said that „onemonth, Princess Addasuchfrequentlydemandhorsesforwhat?”罗伊狐疑道,“一个多月,雅妲公主这么频繁地需求马匹是为了什么?”Immediatelyis thinkingmaliciously, „thisismare, cannothaveotheruse.”
随即不怀好意地想着,“这可是匹母马,也不能有别的用途。”„Oh,”McCogginscomplainedsaid,„perhapsPrincesshas not thoroughly restoredtimefrom the previousaccident...... in any caseregardless ofgoodhorse, could not livetoherhandintoofor a long time.”
“唉,”麦考金斯不无抱怨地说,“也许公主还没从上一次的事故中彻底恢复过来……反正无论多好的马,到了她手中都活不了太长时间。”„Said,Princesshasn't sworn offformerly the eat the raw flesh of birds and beastshabit?”
“这么说,公主还没戒掉从前茹毛饮血的习性?”In the Royheartthinks, buttheyare not worthwhilewithPrincess of a Countrystruggle a horse, thengave up the white horsewithout hesitation, makes the dealwith the shortman, boughtanotherBlack Horseby the preferentialprice.罗伊心中想到,不过他们犯不着与一国公主争一匹马,便毫不犹豫地放弃了白马,和矮汉子达成交易,以优惠的价格买走了另一匹黑马。Cleans upDrownerandNekker, the laboriousover half a monthrewardalsodid not have.
清理水鬼和孽鬼,辛苦大半个月的报酬又没了。Gets through the procedure, on point of departurefirstMcCogginsalsowarnedseriouslytwo people, „transactionis happy, Ioffer a twosuggestionfree of charge. Ifbumped intoPrincess AddainVizima City, the prettywoman of thatwhitehair, yousaid a worddo not haveanydisrespecting, had better be ablehide, thenhid.”
办完手续,临别前麦考金斯还郑重地了告诫了两人一句,“交易愉快,鄙人免费赠送两位一个建议。如果在维吉玛城里碰到了雅妲公主,那位白头发的漂亮女人,你们言语之间千万不要有任何不敬,最好能躲则躲。”„Otherwise, if the words and deedshaveanypointto makePrincessfeel discomfort, perhapstwowere faced with imminent disaster.”
“要不然,若是言行举止有任何一点让公主感到不舒服,两位恐怕就大难临头了。”„Is so rampant?”
“这么嚣张?”Butcannot stir up, hides can always hide.
但惹不起,躲总躲得起。Two peopledid not want the multi-causing troubleend, Roypull the brownhorse, Lethoare pullingBlack Horse that is resulting innewlyto leaveHorse Farmrapidly.
两人不欲多生事端,罗伊牵着棕马,雷索牵着新得的黑马迅速离开了马场。Howeverhas not waited forthemto arrive at the city gate, oneteam of tensoldierblockedtwo peoplewaysuddenly.
然而未等他们来到城门边,一队十来位士兵突如其来堵住了两人的去路。Theirwaists conduct the arm the sharp sword, saidtowardtwoWitcherunemotionalground submergencesounds,„Lord Mayoris invited, askingtwo Mastersto please do not bother to see me offtemporarily,”
他们腰挎利剑,朝两名猎魔人面无表情地沉声说,“市长大人有请,请两位大师暂时留步,”„Excuse me, now the businessmost irritabletime,”Royremembers the city gatesoldierthattaking pleasure in others' misfortunessomeexpressions, is so grand, inevitablyis a toughtrouble, „the Witcherschedulehas arrangedtooneyearlater. The unnecessarytimehas not acceptedanycomissionagain. Howeveryoucanbook the registration, waits such a year.”
“不好意思,现在正是生意最火爆的时间段,”罗伊又想起城门口士兵那有些幸灾乐祸的表情,如此隆重,必然是个棘手的麻烦,“猎魔人的日程表已经排到一年后。没有多余的功夫再接受任何委托。不过你们可以预约登记,等上那么一年。”„Thatpleasetwofirstput aside...... the soldiereyelidto jumpothercomission”, saidearnestly,„Lord Veleradgot downDeath Command, ifdid not invitetwo, youcould not leaveVizima.”
“那就请两位先把其他委托搁置……”士兵眼皮一跳,认真地说,“维雷拉德大人下了死命令,若是请不来两位,那你们也离不开维吉玛。”
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