《福尔摩斯探案集·波希米亚丑闻》第8节
As he spoke there was the sharp sound of horses’ hoofs and grating wheels against the curb, followed by a sharp pull at the bell. Holmes whistled. “A pair, by the sound,” said he. “Yes,” he continued, glancing out of the window. “A nice little brougham and a pair of beauties. A hundred and fifty guineas apiece. There’s money in this case, Watson, if there is nothing else.” “I think that I had better go, Holmes.” “Not a bit, Doctor. Stay where you are. I am lost without my Boswell. And this promises to be interesting. It would be a pity to miss it.” “But your client—” “Never mind him. I may want your help, and so may he. Here he comes. Sit down in that armchair, Doctor, and give us your best attention.” A slow and heavy step, which had been heard upon the stairs and in the passage, paused immediately outside the door. Then there was a loud and authoritative tap. “Come in!” said Holmes.
注释摘要
街上传来的响动，先是马蹄铁踏在石板上那种清亮的脆响，紧跟着是车轮碾过路缘石时粗粝的刮擦声，最后是门铃被人猛地一拽。这三声依次传来，已经勾勒出一辆马车从驶近到停稳的画面，而福尔摩斯在屋里只凭耳朵便完成了判断。他吹了声口哨，说“是双马，听声音就知道”，然后起身朝窗外望了一眼，确认那是一辆小巧精致的布鲁厄姆马车，配着两匹骏马，每匹估价一百五十基尼。这个数字值得稍…