2. Rockin’ the Texas Capital

2 Rockin' the Texas Capital Stanley was so excited to see Eduardo again, he almost wished they hadn't needed to stop for the night. When they arrived at the University of Texas the next morning, he, Arthur, and Carlos couldn't wait to get out of the car. The plan was for the boys to stay with Eduardo while Stanley's mother attended the Texas Librarians' Convention in San Antonio, which was less than a couple of hours away. The four of them waited for Eduardo in front of the clock tower in the center of campus. Not long ago Eduardo had guided Stanley on a trek through Mexico, giving long lectures about the country's history as they went. Stanley could still

再次见到爱德华多，斯坦利非常兴奋，他几乎希望他们不必在这里过夜。 第二天早上，当他们到达德克萨斯大学时，他、亚瑟和卡洛斯迫不及待地想下车。 他们的计划是让孩子们和爱德华多呆在一起，而斯坦利的母亲则在圣安东尼奥参加德克萨斯州图书馆员大会，那里离他们只有不到几个小时的路程。 他们四个人在校园中心的钟楼前等着爱德华多。 不久前，爱德华多带着斯坦利徒步穿越墨西哥，一路上给他讲了很多关于这个国家历史的讲座。 斯坦利仍然可以

hear Eduardo's voice describing the achievements of the ancient Mayans. Now Eduardo was a college student studying history! "There he is!" said Carlos, bolting across the giant courtyard to meet his older cousin. Eduardo came over and patted Stanley on the back. "My amigo, you are even flatter than I remember you being!"

听到爱德华多描述古代玛雅人成就的声音。 爱德华多是一名学习历史的大学生!“他来了!”卡洛斯说着，快步穿过巨大的院子去见他的堂兄。 爱德华多走过来，拍了拍斯坦利的背。 “我的朋友，你比我记忆中的你还要谄媚!”

"You got taller!" said Stanley. A moment later they all were following Eduardo to his dorm on the edge of campus. It was the first time Stanley had ever been to a university. Students strode back and forth along the paved pathways, clutching their bags and books. A line

“你长高了!”斯坦利说。 片刻之后，他们都跟着爱德华多来到了他位于校园边缘的宿舍。 这是斯坦利第一次进大学。 学生们抓着书包和书本，在铺好的小路上来回踱步。 一条线

of burly men in football jerseys jogged by. Eduardo cried, "GO LONGHORNS!" and held up a fist with his forefinger and pinky finger raised like the horns of a bull. After the players had passed, he said, "Texas is a place where everything is big, but football may be biggest of all." After the boys had dropped their bags off at Eduardo's dorm room, it was time for Stanley's mother to go. "Boys, I want you to have a good time," she said. "Eduardo, you're in charge, and I'm trusting you to be responsible. I want all of you to promise me three things. One: Drive safely." Eduardo nodded. "You have my word, Mrs. Lambchop." "Two: You will meet me at the Alamo in San Antonio at noon the day after tomorrow." Arthur checked his watch. "Three: Follow these rules at all times." Mrs. Lambchop held up a book. "The Rules of English Grammar?" read Carlos.

穿着足球服的魁梧男子慢跑而过。 爱德华多喊道:“加油，长角牛队!”他举起拳头，食指和小指像公牛的角一样竖起来。 球员们走后，他说:“德克萨斯是一个什么都很大的地方，但足球可能是最大的。” 男孩们把包放在爱德华多的宿舍后，斯坦利的母亲该走了。 “孩子们，我希望你们玩得开心，”她说。 爱德华多，你是负责人，我相信你能负责任。 我要你们所有人向我保证三件事。 第一:安全驾驶。”爱德华多点点头。 “我向你保证，兰彻太太。” “第二，你后天中午在圣安东尼奥的阿拉莫和我见面。” 阿瑟看了看表。“三:任何时候都要遵守这些规则。” 兰切普太太举起一本书。 “英语语法规则?”卡洛斯读道。

Mrs. Lambchop nodded and handed him the book. She was very serious about the proper use of language. "Now I must be on my way to the Texas Librarians' Convention." Mrs. Lambchop kissed Stanley twice—once on the forehead and once on the backhead— hugged Arthur, and left. The boys looked at one another excitedly. Eduardo rubbed his hands together. "Let the fun begin, amigos!" He led them away from the dorm and back toward the center of campus. "Who knows what Austin is the capital of?" "Texas?" guessed Arthur, rushing to keep up. "That is true," said Eduardo. "What else?" "Football?" guessed Stanley. "That is also true in my opinion," said Eduardo. "But what else?" No one answered. They came to a big grassy field, which was filled with people sitting on blankets gathered in front of a stage. "Well, amigos," said Eduardo, "you are about to find out!"

兰切普太太点点头，把书递给了他。 她对语言的正确使用非常认真。 “现在我得去参加德州图书馆员大会了。” 兰彻太太吻了斯坦利两次——一次在额头上，一次在后脑勺上——拥抱了亚瑟，然后离开了。 男孩们兴奋地面面相觑。 爱德华多搓了搓双手。 “让我们开始吧，朋友们!”他领着他们离开宿舍，回到校园中心。 “谁知道奥斯汀是哪个城市的首府?”“德克萨斯?”阿瑟猜测道，冲上去跟上。 “这倒是真的，”爱德华多说。 “还有什么?”“足球?”斯坦利猜测道。 爱德华多说:“我认为这也是事实。 “还有什么?”没有人回答。 他们来到一大片草地上，那里挤满了坐在毯子上的人，他们聚集在一个舞台前。 “好了，朋友们，”爱德华多说，“你们马上就知道了!”

The boys followed him to the front near the stage. He motioned for them to stay put. Suddenly the crowd started cheering as a band of musicians took their places. "Where is Eduardo going?" Arthur asked. But then Stanley saw that Eduardo had joined the band and picked up a guitar. "Welcome to the music festival!" Eduardo yelled into his microphone. "Now what is Austin the capital of?!" "Live music!" the crowd shouted back. "What?" Eduardo put one hand up to his ear and with the other he pointed to Stanley and the boys in the front row. "My friends down here can't hear you!" "LIVE MUSIC!"

男孩们跟着他走到舞台前面。 他示意他们原地不动。 突然，一群乐手就位，人群开始欢呼起来。 “爱德华多要去哪儿?”亚瑟问。 但后来斯坦利看到爱德华多加入了乐队，拿起了吉他。 “欢迎来到音乐节!”爱德华多对着麦克风喊道。 “奥斯丁是哪个城市的首都?!”“现场音乐!”人群喊道。 “什么?”爱德华多一只手放在耳边，另一只手指着斯坦利和前排的男孩们。 “我下面的朋友听不见你说话!”“现场音乐!”