Audiobook Dictation: “As yet, they had been unable…”

As yet, they had been unable to attempt any fancy riding with their ponies, owing to the rugged nature of the country through which they had been journeying.

到目前為止，由於一路所經之地崎嶇不平，他們還沒能騎著小馬試一試花式騎術。

The guide said that, by making a detour in their journey that day, they would cross table lands several acres in extent and covered with grass.

嚮導說，那天若繞一段路，他們便會穿過幾英畝大小、長滿青草的台地。

The trail is so plainly marked that he can't miss it."

那條小路標記得一清二楚，他不會走錯的。」

The boys were now all anxiety to start, while the ponies, after their Sunday rest, were almost as full of life as were their owners.

孩子們此刻都急著出發，而小馬經過星期天的休息，也幾乎和牠們的主人一樣精神抖擻。

The little animals were becoming more sure-footed every day, and Ned said that, before the trip was finished, "Jimmie" would be able to walk a slack rope.

這些小傢伙一天比一天走得穩，內德說，等旅行結束時，「吉米」都能走鬆繩了。

An early start was made, so that the party reached the promised table lands shortly before ten o'clock in the forenoon.

他們一早就出發了，因此一行人在上午十點前不久便抵達了嚮導所說的台地。

A temporary camp was quickly pitched.

他們很快搭起了一個臨時營地。

At their urgent request, Professor Zepplin told the boys to go ahead and enjoy themselves.

在孩子們的再三懇求下，澤普林教授讓他們儘管去玩個痛快。

"I guess I had better go along to see that you do not."

「我看我最好跟著去，免得你們那樣做。」