冰与火之歌系列之《权力的游戏》第1022期:第四十八章 丹妮莉丝(15)

 　　It is not a matter of gold or horses. This is bloodmagic, lady. Only death may pay for life. “这不是黄金或马匹的问题，夫人，这是血魔法，惟有死亡方能换取生命。”

　　Death? Dany wrapped her arms around herself protectively, rocked back and forth¹ on her heels. “死亡？”丹妮防卫性地双手抱胸，前后摇晃。

　　"My death?" She told herself she would die for him, if she must. “我的死？”她告诉自己，如果情非得已，她愿意为他牺牲性命。

　　She was the blood of the dragon, she would not be afraid. 她是真龙传人，她不怕，

　　Her brother Rhaegar had died for the woman he loved. 她大哥雷加不就为他深爱的女人而献身了么？

　　No, Mirri Maz Duur promised. "Not your death, Khaleesi." “不，”弥丽·马兹·笃尔向她保证。“不是您的死，卡丽熙。”

　　Dany trembled with relief. "Do it." 丹妮如释重负地颤抖开来。“那就动手吧。”

　　The maegi nodded solemnly. "As you speak, so it shall be done. Call your servants." 巫魔女神情肃穆地点点头。“如您所愿，我将完成这个仪式。先请您的仆人进来。”

　　Khal Drogo writhed² feebly as Rakharo and Quaro lowered him into the bath. 当拉卡洛和魁洛把卓戈卡奥放进浴缸时，他虚弱地动了动。

　　"No," he muttered, "no. Must ride." Once in the water, all the strength seemed to leak out of him. “不，”他喃喃道，“不，必须骑马。”但等他一进到水里，力量便仿佛尽数泄出。

　　Bring his horse, Mirri Maz Duur commanded, and so it was done. “把他的马带进来。”弥丽·马兹·笃尔下达指令，他们随即照办。

　　Jhogo led the great red stallion into the tent. 乔戈将那匹雄壮的红骏马牵进帐篷，

　　When the animal caught the scent³ of death, he screamed and reared, rolling his eyes. 它一闻到死亡的气息，立即翻开白眼，扬起前脚，嘶鸣不休，

　　It took three men to subdue⁴ him. 合三人之力才将它制服。

　　What do you mean to do? Dany asked her. “你打算怎么做？”丹妮问她。

　　We need the blood, Mirri answered. "That is the way." “我们需要鲜血，”弥丽回答，“这，就是血的来源。”

1 forth   

adv.向前；向外，往外

参考例句：

• The wind moved the trees gently back and forth.风吹得树轻轻地来回摇晃。
• He gave forth a series of works in rapid succession.他很快连续发表了一系列的作品。

2 writhed   

（因极度痛苦而）扭动或翻滚( writhe的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• He writhed at the memory, revolted with himself for that temporary weakness. 他一想起来就痛悔不已，只恨自己当一时糊涂。
• The insect, writhed, and lay prostrate again. 昆虫折腾了几下，重又直挺挺地倒了下去。

3 scent   

n.气味，香味，香水，线索，嗅觉；v.嗅，发觉

参考例句：

• The air was filled with the scent of lilac.空气中弥漫着丁香花的芬芳。
• The flowers give off a heady scent at night.这些花晚上散发出醉人的芳香。

4 subdue   

vt.制服，使顺从，征服；抑制，克制

参考例句：

• She tried to subdue her anger.她尽力压制自己的怒火。
• He forced himself to subdue and overcome his fears.他强迫自己克制并战胜恐惧心理。