10 A Simple Explanation

Chapter 10, A Simple Explanation. Jack didn't move. He had never been so tired in all his life. Breathe, said Annie. Jack gulped in cool, clean air. He opened his eyes. He couldn't see a thing. Take off your glasses, said Annie. They're filthy. Jack took off his glasses. The first thing he saw was his backpack. The white tunics and lace -up sandals were gone. So were his glasses.

第十章 一个简单的解释 杰克一动也不动 他这辈子从来没这么累过 “呼吸呀。”安妮说 杰克大口吸着清凉干净的空气 他睁开眼睛 却什么都看不见 “把你的眼镜摘下来。”安妮说 上面脏得要命 杰克摘下了眼镜 他第一眼看到的就是自己的背包 白色束腰外衣和系带凉鞋都不见了 他的眼镜也不见了

their pillow hats and the leather bag. Jack let out a long, deep breath. As he cleaned his glasses on his shirt, a voice came from behind him. I'm very glad to see you safe and sound. Morgan Le Fay stood in the corner of the treehouse. She looked as lovely and mysterious as ever. Happy to be home? she asked. Jack nodded. The sound of the erupting volcano still echoed in his ears. It was pretty scary, he said in a hoarse voice. I know, but you were truly brave, said Morgan. You witnessed a famous event in history. Nowadays scientists study the remains of Pompeii to find out more about Roman times.

还有他们的枕头帽和皮包。杰克长长舒了一口气，他正用 衬衫擦眼镜的时候，身后传来一个声音 “看到你们安然无恙我真的太高兴了。” 摩根·勒·菲站在树屋的角落里，看上去还是那么可爱又神秘 “回到家开心吗？”她问。杰克点点头，火山喷发的轰鸣声还在他耳边回响 挥之不去 “刚才真的太吓人了。”他声音沙哑地说 “我知道，但你们真的非常勇敢。”摩根说，“你们亲眼见证了历史上的著名事件，现在 科学家们都在研究庞贝的遗迹，想要更多了解古罗马时代的情况”

I feel bad for all those people," said Annie. Yes, said Morgan, but most of the people of Pompeii did escape. The city wasn't completely buried by ash until the next day. We were almost trapped, said Annie, but we asked the ancient story to save us, then a huge gladiator helped us. Jack reached into his pack. He breathed a sigh of relief. The scroll was still there. He took it out. It was covered with dust and ashes. Here's the story, said Jack. He handed it to Morgan. I am deeply grateful, she said softly. You risked everything to bring this to me. I can never thank you enough. Don't worry about it, said Jack.

“我好为那些人难过。”安妮说 “是啊。”摩根说，“不过庞贝的大部分人都逃出去了” 这座城市直到第二天才完全被火山灰掩埋 “我们差点就被困住了。”安妮说，“我们请那个古老的故事救我们，然后有个” 高大的角斗士过来帮了我们 杰克把手伸进背包 他松了一大口气 卷轴还好好放在里面 他把卷轴拿了出来 上面沾满了灰尘和火山灰 “故事书在这里。”杰克说 他把卷轴递给摩根 “真的太感谢你们了。”她轻声说 你们冒着生命危险把它带给我 我怎么谢你们都不为过 “不用客气呀。”杰克说

He didn't want Morgan to know how scared he had been. Yeah, no problem, said Annie. Morgan smiled. You are amazing, Master Librarians. She said, Do you think you're up to rescuing another ancient story? Yes, said Annie. Now? Said Jack. Actually, he was a little tired now. Morgan laughed. No, take a nice vacation. Come back two weeks from today. Then you will take a trip to Ancient China, she said. Ancient China? Wow, said Annie. Oh man, said Jack. Go home now and rest, said Morgan. She handed Jack his pack. Thanks, he said. Bye. Bye, said Annie.

他可不想让摩根知道刚才他有多害怕 “对呀，小事一桩。”安妮说 摩根笑了 “你们太棒了，图书馆管理员大师们” 她说道：“你们还准备好去营救另一个古老故事了吗？” “准备好了！”安妮说 “现在就去吗？” 杰克问道 说实话，他现在有点累了 摩根笑了起来 “不，先好好放个假吧” 两周后的今天再回来 “到时候你们要去古中国走一趟。”她说 “古中国？” “哇！”安妮惊叹道 “天呐。”杰克说 “现在快回家休息吧。”摩根说 她把背包递给杰克 “谢谢。”他说 “再见。” “再见。”安妮说

Morgan gave them a little wave. Then Annie and Jack left the treehouse and headed down the rope ladder. When they reached the ground, Jack looked up. Morgan, he called, What is that story about? The one we just rescued? It's called The Strongest Man in the World, said Morgan. It's a lost tale about Hercules. Hercules, said Jack. Yes, he was one of the heroes of the Greeks and the Romans, said Morgan. He was a son of Jupiter. Oh, wow! Now I get it, said Annie. I'm taking it back now to Camelot's library, said Morgan. Everyone will be so excited to read it, thanks to you. She waved to them. Good -bye for now.

摩根冲他们轻轻挥了挥手 接着安妮和杰克离开树屋，顺着绳梯往下爬 他们落到地面的时候，杰克抬头往上看 “摩根。”他喊道 “我们刚救回来的那个故事，讲的是什么呀？” “它叫《世界上最强壮的人》。”摩根说 是一个关于赫拉克勒斯的失传故事 “赫拉克勒斯？”杰克说 “对呀，他是古希腊和古罗马人共同信奉的英雄之一。”摩根说 他是朱庇特的儿子 “哦哇！我现在懂了！”安妮说 “我现在要把它带回卡米洛特的图书馆了。”摩根说 大家看到它都会特别开心，这都要谢谢你们 她冲他们挥了挥手 “我们回头再见啦。”