《福尔摩斯探案集·波希米亚丑闻》第37节
The King stared at him in amazement. “Irene’s photograph!” he cried. “Certainly, if you wish it.” “I thank your Majesty. Then there is no more to be done in the matter. I have the honour to wish you a very good morning.” He bowed, and, turning away without observing the hand which the King had stretched out to him, he set off in my company for his chambers. And that was how a great scandal threatened to affect the kingdom of Bohemia, and how the best plans of Mr. Sherlock Holmes were beaten by a woman’s wit. He used to make merry over the cleverness of women, but I have not heard him do it of late. And when he speaks of Irene Adler, or when he refers to her photograph, it is always under the honourable title of the woman.
注释摘要
国王盯着他，满脸惊愕。“艾琳的照片！”他叫道。“当然，如果你想要的话。”福尔摩斯回答。“感谢陛下。那么，此事便再无需要处理之处。我有幸祝您早安。”他鞠了一躬，没有看见国王伸向他的手便转身，由我陪着，朝他的住处走去。 这便是那场险些影响波希米亚王国的重大丑闻的结局，也是歇洛克·福尔摩斯最精妙的计划如何被一个女人的机智所击败的经过。他过去常常拿女人的聪明来打趣…