And now, while he was composed, and hoped that he could meet the end with quiet heroism, a new action began in his waking thoughts, which was very difficult to master.

• 此时他心情泰然，只希望一言不发、勇敢地迎接死亡。 但他清醒的头脑里却突然思潮起伏，出现了种种难以抑制的新的活动。