The drunkards were sitting round outside the ranch house. It was evening. They cast a sullen inspection on the new-comers, who returned them no inspection whatever. Drake had his men together and took them to the stable first, a shed with mangers. Here he had them unsaddle. "Because," he mentioned to Brock, "in case of trouble we'll be sure of their all staying. I'm taking no chances now."英文原著 · 《The Jimmyjohn Boss and Other Stories》
"Monsieur Rouletabille! Ah, yes. Please be seated. Delighted, M. Koupriane will be very happy to receive you, but just at this moment he is at inspection. Yes, the inspection of the police dormitories in the barracks. We will take you there. His own idea!英文原著 · 《The Secret of the Night》
Hubbard's farm, and Kelly's also, deserve regard, from being better managed than most of the others. The people here complain sadly of a destructive grub which destroys the young plants of maize. Many of the settlers have been obliged to plant twice, nay thrice, on the same land, from the depredations of these reptiles. There is the same guard here as at the other settlements. Nothing now remains for inspection but the farms on the river side. December 7th. Went to Scheffer's farm. I found him at home, conversed with him, and walked with him over all his cultivated ground.英文原著 · 《A Complete Account of the Settlement》
I recollect hardly one instance of a return to honest pursuits, and habits of industry, where this miserable perversion of our noblest and peculiar faculty was not previously conquered. Those persons to whom the inspection and management of our numerous and extensive prisons in England are committed will perform a service to society by attending to the foregoing observation. Let us always keep in view, that punishment, when not directed to promote reformation, is arbitrary, and unauthorised.英文原著 · 《A Complete Account of the Settlement》
"There's never a man in Buckomari - no, nor in all Africa - could keep Monty from the drink," he said. "Live with him for a month and try it. It wouldn't suit you - I don't think."
He glanced disdainfully at the smooth face and careful dress of their visitor, who bore the inspection with a kindly return of contempt. "I've no desire to try," he said; "but he reminds me very strongly of some one I knew in England. What do you call him - Monty?"
Trent nodded. "Never heard any other name," he said. "Have you ever heard him speak of England?" Francis asked. Trent hesitated.英文原著 · 《A Millionaire of Yesterday》
"We'd put his valor to the test!" said I, feeling more valiant myself after our tour of inspection.英文原著 · 《A Thief in the Night》