The two gentlemen regretted that Black Dog had got away but we all agreed there was nothing to be done, and after he had been complimented, Long John took up his crutch and departed.

• 两位绅士都为没有抓到黑狗而感到遗憾，不过我们一致认为这也是没有办法的事。 高个子约翰在受到一番夸奖后，拄着拐杖离去了。