The fowl was tender, the wine old, the fire clear and sparkling, and Andrea was surprised to find himself eating with as good an appetite as though nothing had happened.

• 鸡非常新鲜，酒是陈年老酿，壁炉的火熊熊燃烧，安德烈惊奇地发觉他自己的胃口竟然象未遇意外事故时同样好。