Toad and the Washwoman

Toad and the Washwoman

蛤蟆和洗衣妇

That night, the jailer’s daughter returned. Her aunt was with her. The aunt carried a big bag.

那天晚上，狱卒的女儿回来了。 她的姑姑和她在一起。姑姑提着一个大袋子。

“ Here, Mr. Toad! ” said the washwoman. “ I have your clothes. ” “ And here is something for you! ” said Toad. He gave her four gold coins.

“喂，蟾蜍先生!”洗衣妇说。“我有你的衣服。” “这里有东西给你!”蟾蜍说。他给了她四枚金币。

The old woman opened the bag. “ Here’s my old dress and an apron, ” she said. She gave Toad a shawl and a bonnet too. “ Now you must tie me up, ” said the washwoman.

老妇人打开了袋子。“这是我的旧衣服和围裙，”她说。 她还给了蟾蜍一条披肩和一顶帽子。“现在你必须把我绑起来，”洗衣妇说。

“ What?” asked Toad, surprised. The washwoman explained. “ People will think you did it, ” she said. “ I don’t want them to know I helped you. ”

“什么?” 蟾蜍惊讶地问。洗衣妇解释道。 “人们会认为是你干的，”她说。“我不想让他们知道我帮了你。”

“ What a wonderful idea! ” said Toad. “ You are a very clever woman. Everyone will think I’m dangerous! ” Toad tied up the washwoman.

“好主意!”蟾蜍说。“你是一个非常聪明的女人。每个人都会认为我很危险!” 癞蛤蟆把洗衣妇捆起来。