2 The Path

CHAPTER 2 The Path Alice laughed at her own fright, and said to Duncan, "For a minute, I thought he might be a ghost! I'll have to be braver, like a true Munro, if we're to run into Montcalm." "Magua knows his way around Lake George. If we are to get back to Fort William Henry safely, he's the one to guide us. There will be no chance of us running into Montcalm," Duncan said. "Do you know Magua well?" Alice asked, "I

第二章小路爱丽丝对自己的惊吓笑了起来，对邓肯说：“刚才我还以为他是个幽灵呢！如果我们要冲进蒙特卡姆，我就得勇敢一点，像个真正的门罗。” “马瓜对乔治湖很熟悉。 如果我们要安全回到威廉·亨利堡，他是我们的向导。 我们不可能跑到蒙特卡姆，”邓肯说。 “你很了解马瓜吗？”爱丽丝问：“我

mean, do you trust him?" "I do know him," Duncan said. "And I do trust him. He is said to be a great Indian scout. He ended up at our camp somewhat by accident, although I don't know the whole story. I believe your father had something to do with it. In the end, it is enough that he is our friend." "I think I would not be so scared of him if I could hear him speak. Will you talk to him, Duncan?" Alice asked. "Ah, Magua rarely speaks. But he does know the way. There is no need to be afraid. Look, he's stopped." Indeed, Magua had stopped in front of them. He pointed to a thicket that stood beside the military road and said, "This is the way." The path was dense with trees and bushes. "What do you think, Cora?" Alice asked. "Would we not be just as safe going the way the soldiers did this morning? Should we not stick to the road?"

意思是，你信任他吗？”“我确实认识他，”邓肯说。 “我确实信任他。据说他是一个伟大的印度球探。 他最后来到我们的营地多少有些偶然，虽然我不知道整个故事。 我相信你父亲与此事有关。 最后，只要他是我们的朋友就够了。” “我想如果我能听到他说话，我就不会这么怕他了。 你能和他谈谈吗，邓肯？”爱丽丝问。 “啊，玛瓜很少说话。但他认得路。 没有必要害怕。 看，他停下来了。”的确，马瓜已经停在他们面前了。 他指着军路旁边的灌木丛说：“就是这条路。” 这条小路上树木和灌木茂密。 “你觉得怎么样，科拉？”爱丽丝问。 “我们今天早上走士兵们走的路，不是也一样安全吗？” 我们不应该沿着这条路走吗？”

But Cora answered, "If the French have reached the road at all, we would be in danger. It might be best to go the way Magua suggests, so that our travels stay secret. The last thing we want is for the daughters of an English general to fall into French hands!" She kicked her heels and pulled her horse's reins to move forward through the thicket and follow the guide. Alice went next, and then Duncan. The trail was difficult, and it was hard to talk. Suddenly they heard a horse approaching! The small party stopped. They saw a very tall man riding a very small colt. It was the same fellow who had tried to talk to Duncan and Magua at the fort! "You are no messenger," Duncan shouted. "I trust you to bring no ill will." "I heard you were going to Fort William Henry," the man said. "I, too, am on my way there and thought we could go together. You

但科拉回答说：“如果法国人到达了大路，我们就有危险了。 最好还是按照玛瓜的建议去做，这样我们的旅行就不会被人知道了。 我们最不愿意看到的就是一个英国将军的女儿落入法国人的手中！”她踢着脚跟，拉着缰绳穿过灌木丛，跟着向导往前走。 爱丽丝接着走，然后是邓肯。 这条路很难走，说话也很困难。 突然，他们听到一匹马走过来了！这一小群人停了下来。 他们看见一个很高的人骑着一匹很小的小马。 就是那个在堡垒里试图和邓肯和马瓜谈话的家伙！“你不是信使，”邓肯喊道。 “我相信你不会怀恨在心。” “我听说你要去威廉·亨利堡，”那人说。 “我也在去那儿的路上，我想我们可以一起去。 你

could use my good company." "You have not asked if we need your good company," Duncan replied. "I thought about it a great deal," the man said. "And, well, you do." "The way to the lake is the other direction," Duncan said coldly. "Yes, I do know that way to the fort. But I heard the soldiers ride out this morning, and I do not want to run into the French. I know you have the same goal. And you look like you know a secret way, so here I am." Duncan did not know whether to laugh at this fellow or to give in to his growing anger. "Who are you? What is your name?" "I am a master of the art of singing," the man said proudly. "My name is David Gamut." "I do not think we are in need of a song," Duncan said, "We should be quiet for—" "Oh, Duncan," Alice interrupted, "do not frown. Let him come with us."

需要我的好陪伴。” “你还没有问我们是否需要你的陪伴，”邓肯回答。 “我想了很久，”那人说。 “嗯，你知道。”“去湖边的路在另一个方向，”邓肯冷冷地说。 “是的，我知道去堡垒的那条路。 但是今天早上我听到士兵们骑马出去了，我不想碰到法国人。 我知道你们也有同样的目标。 你看起来好像知道什么秘密，所以我就来了。” 邓肯不知道是该嘲笑这个家伙，还是屈服于他日益增长的愤怒。 “你是谁？”你叫什么名字？”“我是歌唱艺术的大师，”男人自豪地说。 “我叫大卫·加穆特。”“我不认为我们需要一首歌，”邓肯说，“我们应该安静下来——”“哦，邓肯，”爱丽丝打断了他的话，“不要皱眉。 让他跟我们一起去吧。”

Duncan looked at Alice for some time, and then finally gave in, for he could never say no to someone so dear to his heart. As the group continued along the path, Cora and Duncan started talking about how long it might take to reach the fort, while Alice politely asked David about his work. Instantly, the music instructor started to sing at the top of his voice. "It would be best if we are quiet as we make our way through the forest," Duncan said. "Pardon me, Alice, for I know you are enjoying the song, but it's not safe." "But it's so pretty!" Alice replied. "The safety of you and Cora is all I care about. If you don't mind, sir, the singing must cease."

邓肯盯着爱丽丝看了一会儿，最后还是让步了，因为他永远无法对一个如此心爱的人说不。 这群人继续沿着小路走，科拉和邓肯开始谈论到达堡垒可能需要多长时间，爱丽丝礼貌地问大卫他的工作。 音乐老师立刻扯着嗓子唱起歌来。 邓肯说：“当我们穿过森林时，最好保持安静。” “对不起，爱丽丝，我知道你很喜欢这首歌，但是它不安全。” “可它太漂亮了！”爱丽丝答道。 "你和科拉的安全是我唯一关心的。 如果你不介意的话，先生，歌声必须停止。”