10. 猿猴的哭泣

the crying ape　

很久以前的一个晚春，一队战车轰隆隆地在平原上疾驰而过。战士们穿着闪亮的盔甲，旌旗在风中飘扬。　

　　long, long ago, a file of chariots rumbled quickly across the plain late one spring. the soldiers wore sparkling armor. banners fluttered in the breeze.

车队后面跟着几个持剑和矛的将军。他们身后是一辆漂亮的战车。坐在车上的是伟大的楚国国君。　　

　　following them came several generals with their swords and spears. they were followed by a beautiful chariot. sitting in the chariot was the great king of chu.

每年国王都要启程视察他的国土，打打猎或训练他的军队，以躲避他乏味的宫廷生活。　　

　　every year the king took a trip through his kingdom to inspect his land, to hunt, to train his troops, and to get out of his stuffy old palace.

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