Chapter 6

ChAPTER SIX The trio met in the Bird Brigade Dormitory first thing the following morning. After Bertie had initiated Kate into the Bird Brigade, and Kate had initiated Bertie into the ways of Special Correspondenting, they got down to business. "First things first, said Kate. "We need to find out exactly how C. A. Bloom got so close to catching the silver wibbler, if

第六章 第二天一大早，三人先在飞鸟队宿舍碰了面。 伯蒂先教凯特熟悉了飞鸟队的规矩，凯特也给伯蒂讲了特派记者的工作方法，之后他们就开始办正事了。 “首先，”凯特说。 “我们得先弄清楚C·A·布鲁姆当初到底是怎么差点抓到银晃晃摇摆鸟的，要是我们

we're planning on doing the same." "Indeed." Rupert nodded. He was considerably happier to help now that crisp white sailor's hat was perched between his ears. Kate flipped open her tattered Special Correspondent Manual by her One True Idol, Catherine Rodríguez. Did it have anything to say about following a story into the depths of an unknown and potentially dangerous jungle? Respect your Surroundings Leave things as they are. Don't take anything unless it's absolutely necessary, especially if you're not supposed to be there.

也打算去抓它的话，就得先搞懂这些。” “没错。” 鲁珀特点了点头。 现在那顶挺括的白色水手帽稳稳戴在他脑袋上，他可乐意帮忙了。 凯特翻开了她那本破破烂烂的《特派记者手册》，作者是她唯一的真偶像凯瑟琳·罗德里格斯。 要是跟着线索深入一片未知、还可能有危险的丛林，手册里有没有说该怎么做呀？ 尊重周边环境，保持事物原本的样子。 除非万不得已，别拿任何东西，尤其是你本来就不该出现在那里的时候。

We all know reading a story can take you places, but what if writing one has you following a lead into a strange new environment? TRACING YOUR STEPS Mazes and string, forests and crumbs- you know the drill. Don't forget to plot where you've been so you can get out as quickly as possible if anything goes awry. EXAMPLE Cairo, Egypt- 2008. In order to map my route through underground tunnels I drew a secret symbol on the walls each time I turned left.

我们都知道读一个故事能带你去往各种地方，但要是写故事需要你跟着线索进入一个陌生的新环境呢？ 追踪你的路线：迷宫和细绳，森林和面包屑——这些小技巧你肯定懂。 别忘了记下你去过的地方，这样万一出了问题，你也能尽快原路返回。 示例 埃及开罗，2008年。 为了记下我穿过地下隧道的路线，我每次左转的时候，都会在墙上画一个秘密符号。

"That's it!" declared Kate. "We've got to make a map!" Could it be she was destined to become not only a Special Correspondent, but an explorer too? Bertie beamed. "I've sharpened my pencils especially." And so, with surprisingly effortless teamwork, they set about plotting C. A. Bloom's steps, scouring his diary for clues. If you were to put your ear against the Bird Brigade Dormitory door, you would have heard- among the earnest sounds of scribbling and pen-tip chewing

“就是这个！”凯特叫道。 “我们得画一张地图！” 难道她注定不仅要当一名特派记者，还要当一名探险家吗？ 伯蒂笑得眼睛都弯了。 “我特意把我的铅笔都削尖啦。” 于是，三人的团队合作意外地顺畅，他们开始梳理C·A·布鲁姆的行动路线，翻遍他的日记找线索。 要是你把耳朵贴在飞鸟队宿舍的门上，你就能听到——除了认真写字和咬笔帽的声音之外

(and Bertie crying out as one burst and dribbled down his chin)- calls of "left at the giant balancing rock', "through the waterfall', "do you think this says sticks or snakes?" and "Other left, Bertie!" as they created a map that would lead them straight into the wibbler's lair. That night Kate, Rupert and Dad were all eating dinner under Miss Custard's canopy. Dad's shrimps looked suspiciously more succulent than everyone else's, which Kate supposed had everything to do with the rosettes that were still pinned to his galoshes. Bertie was sitting at the Bird Brigaders" table, drawing

（还有伯蒂突然叫出声，因为一支笔裂了，墨水流了他一下巴）——还有喊声：“在那块巨大的平衡石左边走”，“穿过瀑布”，“你觉得这里写的是树枝还是蛇呀？” 还有“是另一个左边，伯蒂！” 他们正画着一张能直接带他们找到摇摆鸟巢穴的地图。 那天晚上，凯特、鲁珀特和爸爸都在卡仕达小姐的遮阳篷下吃晚饭。 爸爸的虾看起来比所有人的都要鲜嫩多汁，凯特觉得这肯定和他雨靴上还别着的那些玫瑰徽章脱不了关系。 伯蒂坐在飞鸟队成员的桌子旁，正在画

pictures of the silver wibbler on his napkin and hiding it every time General Hornbill patrolled past. Miss Frou-Frou and her backing singers were warbling and Captain Mustard was whizzing around like a shrimp-flavoured firework, delivering steaming platters to everyone. "And why haven't I seen my favourite girl-and-mouse double act up on deck today?" said Dad over his shrimp. "If you're worried about sunburn, I have an excellent moisturiser." "It's not that, Dad," said Kate, squirming in her seat. She should probably come clean; she always felt bad keeping things from him. "We're actually, well... Rupert and I are working on a story right now."

餐巾纸上的银晃晃摇摆鸟，每次犀鸟将军巡逻经过的时候，他就赶紧把画藏起来。 芙蓉小姐和她的伴唱歌手们正柔声唱着歌，芥末队长像个虾味的窜天猴似的跑来跑去，给大家端上冒着热气的餐盘。 “我今天怎么没看见我最喜欢的女孩和老鼠双人组在甲板上玩呀？”爸爸边吃虾边问。 “要是你们怕晒的话，我有特别好用的防晒霜哦。” “不是啦，爸爸。”凯特坐在座位上扭来扭去地说。 她其实应该坦白的，瞒着爸爸事情总让她心里不好受。 “我们其实，嗯…… 我和鲁珀特现在正在跟进一个报道。”