Leopard,Ram,and Jackal

Leopard, Ram, and Jackal, an African folk tale retold by Elliot K. Stone, illustrated by Terry Herman.

《豹子、公羊和豺狼》，非洲民间故事，埃利奥特·K·斯通改编，特里·赫尔曼绘

One day, Leopard went out hunting. He came upon Ram's house. Leopard was a great hunter, but he had never seen Ram in his life.

有一天，豹子出门打猎， 偶然走到了公羊的家。 豹子是个出色的猎手， 可他这辈子从来没见过公羊。

Leopard was a little afraid of him. He went to Ram and said meekly, Good day, friend. Who might you be? I am Ram, said Ram in a gruff voice. Who are you?

豹子有点怕他。 他走到公羊面前，恭恭敬敬地问： 你好呀，朋友。 请问你是谁呀？ 我是公羊。公羊粗声粗气地说。 你是谁？

I am only Leopard said Leopard softly. Leopard was so scared he ran straight home. As soon as Leopard got home he went to Jackal. Jackal's house was close by.

我只是豹子而已。豹子小声说。 豹子吓得不得了，直接跑回了家。 豹子一到家，就立刻去找豺狼。 豺狼的家就在附近。

I had such a fright, panted Leopard. I saw such a fierce fellow. He had a large head, terrible horns, and a rough voice. He said his name was Ram.

可吓死我了！豹子喘着气说。 我看到一个特别凶的家伙。 他脑袋大大的，长着吓人的角，声音还粗哑得很。 他说他叫公羊。

How foolish you are, Jackal laughed. Ram cannot hurt a flea, and his meat is juicy and sweet. I thought you were a hunter. Tomorrow we shall go and eat him.

你可真傻呀！豺狼笑着说。 公羊连跳蚤都伤不着，他的肉又多汁又鲜美呢。 我还以为你是个厉害的猎手呢。 明天咱们就去把他吃掉。