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It is the assassin's purpose to make sure work; and he yet plies the dagger,
這是暗殺者的如意算盤。
though it was obvious that life had been destroyed by the blow of the bludgeon.
顯然這條生命已經被那致命一擊給結束了，但是他還要用匕首再捅上幾下。
He even raises the aged arm, that he may not fail in his aim at the heart;
他甚至抬起老人的胳膊，
and replaces it again over the wounds of the poniard!
也許還會察看死者是否還有心跳的跡象，
To finish the picture, he explores the wrist for the pulse! He feels for it,
為了完成整個過程，他用手腕來測探脈搏！他摸索著，
and ascertains that it beats no longer! It is accomplished.
直到確信心臟已經不再跳動！到此，這個過程才算完成。
The deed is done. He retreats, retraces his steps to the window,
暗殺行為實施完畢。他向后退，折回到窗前，
passes out through it as he came in, and escapes.
順著原路逃匿。
He has done the murder; no eye has seen him, no ear has heard him.
在他實施謀殺的過程中，沒有誰目睹這一駭人場景，也沒有誰聽到響聲。
The secret is his own, and it is safe!
他只要嚴守這個秘密，就是安全的。
Ah! gentlemen, that was a dreadful mistake. Such a secret can be safe nowhere.
啊，先生們，這是個可怕的錯誤。在這個世界上沒有哪里是安全的。
The whole creation of God has neither nook nor corner where the guilty can bestow it, and say it is safe.
萬能的上帝不會讓犯罪隱匿于角落或無從查知之處而瞞天過海。
Not to speak of that eye which glances through all disguises,
更不用說我們的眼睛能穿透所有偽裝，
and beholds everything as in the splendor of noon;
在皎潔的月光下將一切看得清清楚楚。
such secrets of guilt are never safe from detection, even by men.
所謂的犯罪秘密絕對不會幸免于偵查的。人們常說，“殺人兇手會逍遙法外。”
