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

The Yankee picket lines were not a half mile off.

北方佬的哨線離這兒還不到半英里。

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

我完全願意讓那個間諜高高興興地走他的路——他確實是個間諜——可他偏想抓一個叛軍。

And I had made up my mind to think likewise.

而我也已拿定主意，打算這麼想。

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

我就這樣成了俘虜，千真萬確。

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

他的手槍對準了我，命令我往前走。

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

我不敢朝換崗的人大喊，你們可以想見，我當時真是進退兩難。

Finally says I, "Let's play quits.

最後我說：「咱們就此罷手吧。

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

我看你是個軍人；你看起來像個君子。

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

我是個前哨騎兵；你知道我肩上的責任。

You go your way, and leave me here.

你走你的路，把我留在這兒。