Minister Adams had nothing in especial to complain of; his position was good while it lasted, and he had only the chances of war to fear.

亚当斯公使没有什么可抱怨的。 他的地位在持续的时候是好的， 他只害怕战争的机会。

He went about his duties courageously, and was often in danger, in especial throughout the April and May of 1855, when he served on every alternate day in the battery of of the 4th bastion.

他勇敢地履行职责， 经常处于危险之中， 尤其是在整个 1855 年 4 月和 5 月期间， 他每隔一天在第 4 堡垒的炮台服役。

There was never that cool look of appraisal, never mockery in his eyes, when he looked at Melanie; and there was an especial note in his voice when he spoke to her, courteous, respectful, anxious to be of service.

他望着媚兰时脸上从没有过的那种冷冷的起神态，眼睛里从没有嘲讽意味；她对媚兰说话时，声音也显得特别客气，尊敬，好像很愿意为她效劳似的。