Audiobook Dictation: “The Yankee picket lines were not…”

The Yankee picket lines were not a half mile off.

Garis pos jaga pasukan Yankee tidak sampai setengah mil jauhnya.

I was perfectly willing to let the spy go on his way rejoicing--for such he was--but he wanted to capture a Rebel.

Aku sepenuhnya rela membiarkan mata-mata itu pergi dengan riang — sebab memang itulah dia — tetapi ia ingin menangkap seorang pemberontak.

And I had made up my mind to think likewise.

Dan aku pun sudah memutuskan untuk berpikir sama.

There I was, a prisoner sure, and no mistake about it.

Itulah aku, sudah pasti jadi tawanan, tak salah lagi.

His pistol was leveled, and I was ordered to march.

Pistolnya teracung, dan aku diperintahkan berjalan.

I was afraid to halloo to the relief, and you may be sure I was in a bad fix.

Aku takut berteriak memanggil penjaga pengganti, dan kalian boleh yakin aku sedang terjepit.

Finally says I, "Let's play quits.

Akhirnya kubilang, "Kita anggap impas saja.

I think you are a soldier; you look like a gentleman.

Kurasa kau seorang prajurit; kau tampak seperti pria terhormat.

I am a videt; you know the responsibility resting on me.

Aku seorang penjaga depan; kau tahu tanggung jawab yang kupikul.

You go your way, and leave me here.

Kau pergilah, dan biarkan aku di sini.