A light appeared through the transom overhead. It sent a thrill of possibility through the watchers. There was a murmur of recognition. At last the bars grated inside and the crowd pricked up its ears.

• 一束灯光从门头上的气窗里透了出来。这使得观望的人群一阵激动,觉得有了希望。随之而来的是一片喃喃的反应声。终于里面响起了吱吱的门闩声,大家都竖起了耳朵。