9 Edward and Miles Learn More

CHAPTER 9 Edward and Miles Learn More Edward should have been the one speaking with Lord Hertford. He should have been the one the crowd cheered. Instead, he was running through the streets of London, trying to find safety. Miles led Edward through the back streets and alleys. He held onto the prince's arm tightly. More and more people were flooding into the streets. Miles didn't understand all

第九章爱德华和迈尔斯了解更多爱德华应该是那个和赫特福德勋爵说话的人。 他应该是观众欢呼的那个人。 相反，他在伦敦的街道上奔跑，试图找到安全的地方。 迈尔斯领着爱德华穿过后街小巷。 他紧紧抓住王子的胳膊。 越来越多的人涌上街头。 迈尔斯一点也不明白

the excitement. He was surprised that the street fair was so big. By the time they reached the London Bridge, the streets were filled with people. Edward learned the news of his father's death from the cheers and shouts of the crowd. They called, "The king is dead! Long live the king! Long live King Edward!" Tears came to the boy's eyes. This man who was often so mean to others had always been gentle with him. It upset him to know that his father was dead and he had not said good-bye. "I am now king," Edward said quietly. He looked at the cheering crowd around him. "I am now King Edward. Isn't it strange that no one can see me?" Miles and Edward walked over the bridge. There were so many people on it that their movement was very slow. The bridge was always a busy place. It was lined with stores,

的兴奋。他很惊讶街头集市这么大。 当他们到达伦敦桥时，街上已经挤满了人。 爱德华从人群的欢呼声中得知父亲去世的消息。 他们喊着说：“王死了！国王万岁！爱德华国王万岁！”泪水涌上了男孩的眼睛。 这个经常对别人很刻薄的人，对他却一直很温柔。 得知父亲去世而他还没有告别，他很难过。 “我现在是国王了。”爱德华平静地说。 他看着周围欢呼的人群。 “我现在是爱德华国王。没有人能看见我，这不是很奇怪吗？”迈尔斯和爱德华走过桥。 船上的人太多了，他们的行动非常缓慢。 这座桥一直是一个繁忙的地方。 街道两旁都是商店，

inns, butcher shops, and bakeries. In fact, it was like a small city all on its own. Miles was staying at one of these inns. He and Edward were just about to walk through the front door when John Canty grabbed Edward from behind. Mr. Canty had been looking for his son all day. He had crossed the bridge many times and asked everyone he knew if they had seen the boy. At last he had spotted him walking with Miles. "So you thought you could escape," Mr. Canty hissed. He was furious. "I'll teach you a lesson—a lesson you will not soon forget." He pulled Edward by the arm, trying to take him down the street. Miles stepped between them. "What do you have to do with this boy?" he asked. "Why are you threatening him?" "What business is it of yours?" Mr. Canty's eyes narrowed. "He is my son, and I will do

旅馆、肉店和面包店。 事实上，它就像一个独立的小城市。 迈尔斯就住在其中一家旅馆里。 他和爱德华正要穿过前门时，约翰·康第从后面抓住了爱德华。 康第先生一整天都在找他的儿子。 他多次过桥，问他认识的每一个人是否见过那个男孩。 最后，他看见他和迈尔斯一起走着。 “所以你以为你可以逃跑，”康第先生嘶嘶地说。 他勃然大怒。“我要给你一个教训——一个你不会很快忘记的教训。” 他拉着爱德华的胳膊，想把他拖到街上去。 迈尔斯站在他们中间。 “你和这个男孩有什么关系？”他问。 “你为什么要威胁他？”“这关你什么事？”康第先生眯起眼睛。 “他是我的儿子，我会这样做的

as I please." "That's a lie!" Edward said. "He is not my father. My father is the king. Or rather, my father was the king." Edward looked sad for a moment, but he quickly calmed himself. "This is a cruel and heartless man." "Don't make me angry, boy," Mr. Canty said. "Don't try my patience." "I will not go with him!" Edward said. "Well, that settles it," Miles said. "The boy stays with me." He crossed his arms and held his ground. "We'll see about that," Mr. Canty said as he reached for Edward. "Mark my words," Miles said slowly. "This boy is now under my protection. No one will harm him. No one will force him do anything he doesn't want to do. For your own safety, I suggest you leave him alone." Miles rested his hand on his sword and stared at Mr. Canty. Mr. Canty mumbled under his breath and

随我的便。”“那是骗人的！”爱德华说。 “他不是我的父亲。我父亲是国王。 更确切地说，我父亲是国王。” 爱德华看上去很伤心，但很快就平静了下来。 “这是一个残忍无情的人。” “别惹我生气，孩子，”康蒂说。 “别考验我的耐心。”“我不和他一起去！”爱德华说。 “好吧，这就解决了，”迈尔斯说。 “孩子和我在一起。”他双臂交叉，坚守阵地。 “我们走着瞧吧，”康蒂先生说着伸手去抓爱德华。 “记住我的话，”迈尔斯慢慢地说。 “这个男孩现在在我的保护之下。 没有人会伤害他。没有人会强迫他做他不想做的事。 为了你自己的安全，我建议你离他远点。” 迈尔斯把手放在剑上，盯着康第先生。 康第先生低声咕哝着

walked away. "It should be all right now," Miles said. He put his hand on the boy's shoulder. "We'll get a good night's sleep, at least." Edward followed Miles up three flights of stairs to his room. By this time, it was very late at night. Edward was hungry and tired. "Good sir, please let me know when the servants have brought in the evening meal," he said. Then he lay down on the bed. "I am very hungry, I'm afraid. I don't think I've eaten anything for a day or two." Before Miles could even reply, Edward was fast asleep. Miles smiled. This boy may only be imagining he is the Prince of Wales, but he certainly knows how to behave like royalty. He just took my bed without even asking. Miles looked about the room for an extra blanket, but there was none. He took off his jacket and used it to cover Edward.

走开了。“现在应该没事了，”迈尔斯说。 他把手放在男孩的肩膀上。 “至少我们晚上能睡个好觉。” 爱德华跟着迈尔斯上了三层楼，来到他的房间。 这时，已经是深夜了。 爱德华又饿又累。 “好先生，当仆人们把晚餐送来时，请告诉我一声，”他说。 然后他躺在床上。 “我很饿，我害怕。 我想我已经一两天没吃东西了。” 迈尔斯还没来得及回答，爱德华就睡着了。 英里笑了。这个男孩可能只是想象自己是威尔士亲王，但他当然知道如何表现得像皇室成员。 他连问都没问就把我的床拿走了。 迈尔斯在房间里找了找，想再找一条毯子，可是没有。 他脱下夹克，用它盖住爱德华。

Poor boy, Miles thought. He is sick and confused, and doesn't have a friend in the world. Miles watched the boy as he slept. He looked so helpless. Miles thought about his own family. He had not seen them in years. He wondered if his father was still alive. His brothers, Arthur and Hugh, would have changed so much in the seven years since he had last spoken to them. Perhaps he should bring the boy back to his home. His father would welcome the sick boy with open arms. His brother Arthur would also be kind. Hugh might be more of a problem. Hugh had not been a nice person, but Miles hoped he had changed over the years. Miles looked at Edward and said, "Well, I'll be his friend. After all, I am already his defender. Now I will act as his brother, too. Anyone who tries to harm him will have to deal with me first." Just then a servant arrived with dinner. He

可怜的孩子，迈尔斯想。他病了，糊涂了，在这个世界上没有一个朋友。 迈尔斯看着男孩睡着了。 他看起来很无助。迈尔斯想到了自己的家庭。 他已经好多年没见到他们了。 他不知道父亲是否还活着。 他的两个哥哥，阿瑟和休，在他最后一次和他们说话的七年里，已经发生了很大的变化。 也许他应该把男孩带回家。 他的父亲会张开双臂欢迎生病的男孩。 他的弟弟亚瑟也会很善良。 休可能更麻烦。 休一直不是个好人，但迈尔斯希望这些年来他有所改变。 迈尔斯看着爱德华说：“好吧，我会成为他的朋友。 毕竟，我已经是他的捍卫者了。 现在我也将扮演他的兄弟。 谁想伤害他，就得先对付我。” 就在这时，一个仆人送来了晚餐。 他