古德明英語軍事小故事：公 無 渡 河 ？(中英對照)
古德明《征服英語》之英語軍事故事，古德明，香港英語教育作家，他開了一個《征服英語專欄》，在專欄中專門用英語寫了世界近代史上的軍事小故事，用英語講述歷史中那些驚心動魄的戰爭。公 無 渡 河 ？
the attack on the french city of quebec in 1759 required the british to navigate a difficult passage of the st lawrence river. the local pilot felt it was an impossible task. captain killick aboard the leading transport goodwill angrily pushed the pilot aside and went forward to the forecastle to guide the ship through himself.
leaning over the bow the ancient man gave his orders easily, noting the different shades of blue and grey that indicated the depth of the water, and warning of submerged ridges marked by talltale ripples. eventually goodwill emerged into easier water. "well, damn me if there are not a thousand places in the thames more hazardous than this, " killick snorted.
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