As he drove the Landrover up to inspect the furthest fences, Simon heard the plaintive cries of wild geese over head.Always a poignant reminder of winter approaching, today the sound reflected his mood perfectly.

• 西蒙开着越野车查看最远处的栅栏时，听到头上野鹅的悲鸣声。那常常是一种辛酸的提示：冬天即将来临。今天这种悲鸣完全反映了他的心情。