How quickly it is gone! Hurray! Ve must be nearly to Scotland."
A panegyric on the rough sky-line of the north country fells was interrupted by the entrance of the dining-car attendant. Learning that they would dine, he politely inquired in what names he should engage their seats. Then, for an instant, a horrible confusion nearly overcame the Baron. He--a von Blitzenberg-- to give a false name! His color rose, he stammered, and only in the nick of time caught his companion's eye. "Ze Lord Tollyvoddle," he announced, with an effort as heroic as any of his ancestors' most warlike enterprises.英文原著 · 《Count Bunker》
His friend had already found Scottish hospitality difficult to enjoy in moderation. "Baron, you gave us a marvellously lifelike representation of a Jacobite chieftain!"
The Baron laughed a trifle vacantly. "Ach, it is easy for me. Himmel, a Blitzenberg should know how! Vollytoddle--Toddyvolly--whatsh my name, Bonker?"
The Count informed him. "Tollivoddlesh is nozing to vat I am at home! Abs'lutely nozing! I have a house twice as big as zis, and servants--Ach, so many I know not!英文原著 · 《Count Bunker》
These fancies occupied the mind of the mail-carrier until he reached the big post oak forest, eight miles from Ballinger's. Here his ruminations were scattered by the sudden flash and report of pistols and a whooping as if from a whole tribe of Indians. A band of galloping centaurs closed in around the mail wagon. One of them leaned over the front wheel, covered the driver with his revolver, and ordered him to stop. Others caught at the bridles of Donder and Blitzen.英文原著 · 《Heart of the West》
The worst feature of these years is Friedrich Wilhelm's discontent with them. A Crown-Prince sadly out of favor with Papa. This has long been on the growing hand; and these Double-Marriage troubles, not to mention again the new-fangled French tendencies (BLITZ FRANZOSEN!), much aggravate the matter, and accelerate its rate of growth. Already the paternal countenance does not shine upon him; flames often; and thunders, to a shocking degree;--and worse days are coming.英文原著 · 《History of Friedrich II of Prussia V 6》
Nearby is the grave of good old Signor Blitz, and not far away is the plot that holds all that is mortal of my beloved parents. When I finally break away from earthly chains and restraints, I hope to be placed beside them.英文原著 · 《The Miracle Mongers》
The difference between blitz and regular chess?美剧 · 《Billions》