よみうち英語Read the classics by typingNotes Scene 26: When Will She Send It?
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Notes on this scene
Adler has said she will send the photograph when the engagement is publicly announced, on Monday. Holmes says they have three days and welcomes the time because he has other important work. The King is staying at the Langham under his assumed name. Holmes promises to write with news of progress.
Japanese in this scene
- 公に
- 公, read おおやけ, means the public or public sphere. 公に発表する means announcing something publicly.
- 差し上げましょう
- 差し上げる is the humble form of “give.” Its polite volitional form offers to send something to the King.
- 気がかりでならない
- でならない intensifies an involuntary feeling: “cannot help being.” The King says he cannot stop worrying.
Background
- Langham Hotel
- Opened in 1865 near the northern end of Regent Street, the Langham was one of London’s leading grand hotels. Its standing made it an appropriate place for an incognito king to stay under an assumed name.
- Three days remaining
- The original says that the following Monday is three days away, although March 20 was a Tuesday, making it six days away. The story’s chronology contains inconsistencies; the translation keeps the original number.
Full text: original English and Japanese translation
"You are sure that she has not sent it yet?"
「まだ送っていないのは確かなのですね」
"I am sure."
「確かだ」
"And why?"
「なぜです？」
"Because she has said that she would send it on the day when the betrothal was publicly proclaimed. That will be next Monday."
「婚約が公に発表される日に送ると、あの女が言ったからだ。それは次の月曜日になる」
"Oh, then we have three days yet," said Holmes with a yawn. "That is very fortunate, as I have one or two matters of importance to look into just at present. Your Majesty will, of course, stay in London for the present?"
「おや、それならまだ三日ありますね」とホームズはあくびをしながら言った。「ちょうど今、調べなければならない大事な件を一つ二つ抱えているので、それは好都合です。陛下は、もちろん、当分ロンドンにご滞在でしょうね」
"Certainly. You will find me at the Langham under the name of the Count Von Kramm."
「もちろんだ。ランガム・ホテルにフォン・クラム伯爵の名で泊まっている」
"Then I shall drop you a line to let you know how we progress."
「では、進み具合をお知らせする手紙を差し上げましょう」
"Pray do so. I shall be all anxiety."
「ぜひそうしてもらいたい。気がかりでならないのだ」