I bowed and returned the pledge; beginning to perceive that it would be foolish to sit sulking for the misbehaviour of a pack of curs; besides, I felt loth to yield the fellow further amusement at my expense; since his humour took that turn.

• 我点头接受并回敬了他，当他的幽默上场的时候，我觉得如果因为一群恶狗的行为而坐在那边生闷气实在是太不明智了；另外，我觉得也让他继续在我的代价上寻开心实在是厌恶。