Chapter 6

CHAPTER 6 The team arrived back in camp exhausted but happy. They had conquered the mountain and were the first group back. Sergeant Major Gordon gave them a begrudging nod as they traipsed back on to the parade ground. 'Not bad for a budgie-hater, he growled at Toto, then turned to the other three. 'I heard you lot were a bit soft. Maybe I heard wrong. Still, lots can go wrong in a week... Get your beauty sleep; you'll need it tomorrow.'

第六章队员们回到营地时已经筋疲力尽，但很高兴。 他们征服了这座山，是第一批回来的。 当他们慢吞吞地走回阅兵场时，戈登军士长不情愿地点了点头。 “对一个讨厌虎皮鹦鹉的人来说，这还不赖，”他对托托吼道，然后转向另外三个人。 “我听说你们有些软弱。 也许我听错了。尽管如此，一周内还是会出现很多问题…… 睡个美容觉；你明天会需要它的。”

With that, they were dismissed and stumbled back to their tent. They were so tired they forgot about dinner (porridge, obviously) and collapsed straight into their bunks. As she drifted in and out of slumber, Toto could hear other groups of four returning in dribs and drabs. The last back were, much to Toto's amusement, the Meowsiders. She wondered what Sergeant Major Gordon would have to say, but to Toto's surprise it was General Drummond's voice she heard. 'What do you think you are doing?' the officer rat whispered furiously at them. You might not get another chance. If you want to make it and impress me, you'll have to do a lot better. Get back to your tents and don't fail me again.' Toto was confused. What was the General talking about? Why did he care how the Meowsiders did in the task? Something very odd was up at this camp and

说完，他们就被打发走了，跌跌撞撞地回到帐篷里。 他们太累了，忘了吃饭（显然是粥），直接倒在了床铺上。 当她睡意朦胧时，托托能听见其他四人一组零零碎碎地回来。 最后回来的，是叫托托觉得很好笑的猫鼬队。 她不知道戈登军士长会说什么，但令托托吃惊的是，她听到的是德拉蒙德将军的声音。 “你以为你在干什么？”老鼠警官愤怒地对他们低声说。 你可能没有第二次机会了。 如果你想成功，给我留下好印象，你得做得更好。 回你们的帐篷去吧，不要再让我失望了。”托托很困惑。 将军在说什么？ 他为什么要关心喵星人在任务中的表现呢？ 营地里发生了一件很奇怪的事

Toto wondered if it could be connected to Felis. Sandy might have an idea, she thought to herself. And, as if by magic, right then the friendly rat appeared at the tent door. 'GOT ROOM FOR SOME SUPPER?' the poacher asked in hushed tones. 'You bet, cousin!' answered Catface as he, Silver and Socks bolted out of their beds, suddenly wide awake. 'I say, I don't suppose you have any of that cheesy pasta with haggis on top, do you?' Catface asked as they embraced. 'Aye, just as well I made a big pot. Come on then, and tread carefully or you'll wake half the camp up. 'So do you think it was Felis we saw?' asked Toto after she'd explained the day's events, as the gang munched down on their supper in front of Sandy's fire. 'Without a clear sighting it's hard to say. But who

托托想知道它是否能和费利斯联系起来。 桑迪也许有个主意，她想。 就在这时，那只友好的老鼠出现在帐篷门口。 “有地方吃晚饭吗？”偷猎者压低声音问。 “当然，表弟！”猫脸回答道，他、西尔弗和索克斯从床上跳了起来，突然完全清醒了。 “我说，我想你没有那种奶酪意大利面，上面有羊杂碎吧？”他们拥抱时猫脸问道。 “是啊，幸亏我煮了一大壶。 走吧，小心点，不然你会把半个营地的人都吵醒的。 “那么你认为我们看到的是费利斯吗？”当大家在桑迪的火炉前大嚼晚餐时，托托在她解释完当天发生的事情后问道。 “没有清晰的目击，很难说。 但谁

else would have the strength to pull all four of you up? However, Larry won't believe it without proof. If it WAS Felis you saw, that's the second time he has helped a fellow animal. If I was raising an army, I'd want them to know I was to be trusted, and what better way to do

不然会有力量把你们四个人都拉上来吗？ 然而，没有证据拉里不会相信。 如果你看到的是费利斯，这是他第二次帮助动物同伴。 如果我要组建一支军队，我想让他们知道我是值得信任的，还有比这更好的办法吗

that than to save a couple of lives?' 'He's right, sis,' said Silver. 'Maybe we should try and contact him somehow to find out his plans. Although if he figures out we've rumbled him, that might not be the best idea.'

而不是去救几个人的命？“他说得对，姐姐，”西尔弗说。 “也许我们应该设法联系他，了解他的计划。 不过如果他发现我们把他弄糊涂了，那就不太好了。”

'Well, we have to try, though I don't know how yet. And, Sandy, what about the Meowsiders and General Drummond?' Toto asked. 'Goodness knows what that is all about. Drummond and Munro only took charge a few months ago so maybe they are taking a more hands-on approach. I did say THE CAMP IS GETTING STRANGER BY THE DAY. Let's see how tomorrow's task goes, and keep your eyes out for Felis. 'The leaky canoe is a legendary task here at Glenview. It requires nerve, teamwork, bravery and timing. And HOPEFULLY doesn't involve swimming. Sergeant Major Gordon laughed. It was a bright but very chilly morning and the camp residents were gathered on the shore of the icy loch. Still in their groups of four, each were stood in front of an old canoe that had obviously seen better days.

“好吧，我们得试试，虽然我还不知道该怎么做。 还有，桑迪，喵星人和德拉蒙德将军怎么办？”托托问道。 “天知道这是怎么回事。 德拉蒙德和门罗几个月前才上任，所以他们可能会采取更亲力亲为的方式。 我确实说过营地一天比一天陌生了。 让我们看看明天的任务进展如何，别忘了注意费利斯。 漏水的独木舟是格伦维尤的一项传奇任务。 这需要勇气、团队合作、勇气和时机。 希望不涉及游泳。 戈登军士长笑了。 这是一个晴朗但非常寒冷的早晨，营地的居民聚集在结冰的湖岸边。 每个人仍然四人一组，站在一条旧独木舟前，这条独木舟显然曾有过好日子。