英语泛读教程1下课文+译文(Unit 8-15).docVIP

Unit 8 1 Text Two Boxes of Gold (I) Herbert Blamyre was trusted one day with the urgent task of carrying two boxes of gold from London to Naples. On the way he came to know Levison and Major Baxter. Who were the two men? Was Herbert able to fulfill the task? Please read the following story for the answers. My name is Herbert Blamyre. I live with my wife, Minnie, in a little house to the south of London. We had only been married for a month, and had returned from a holiday in Ireland. I was a junior partner in a bank in Lombard Street, and had four more days of holiday left. Minnie and I were sitting in the garden, when the maid brought the telegram which was to start my adventures. The telegram was from my partner, Mr. Schwarzmoor. It said, We want you to start for Italy at once on important business. No delay. Be at office by 6.30. Start from London Bridge by 9.15, and catch Dover night boat. Herbert, dear, you wont go, you mustnt go, said Minnie. Please, dont go! I must, my dear, I said. The Bank has no one to send but me. I shall not be gone for long. I must start in ten minutes, and catch the next train. Mr. Schwarzmoor met me when at last I reached the bank. I hope your wife is well, he said. I am sorry to have to ask you to miss some of your holiday, but there was nothing I could do about it. We need you to take some gold to Naples. Here it is, and he pointed to two large boxes. The boxes are made of iron, but we have covered them with leather, so that they look like samples. They are fastened with letter-locks, and contain a quarter of a million pounds in gold. You must take the money to Pagliavicini and Rossi, No. 172 Toledo, Naples. The king of Naples expects that there will be a war, and he needs the money to buy guns. The names that open the locks are ‘Masinisa, for the one with the white star on the cover, and ‘Cotopaxo for the one with the black star. You must not forget these two words. Open the boxes at Lyons to make sure all is well. Talk to no