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After examining the paving stones, Holmes says they have at least an hour before anyone can move. He now tells Watson where they are and allows Merryweather to explain the importance of the cellar. Only the lantern illuminates the underground room as the nature of the threatened property becomes clear.
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After examining the paving stones, Holmes says they have at least an hour before anyone can move. He now tells Watson where they are and allows Merryweather to explain the importance of the cellar. Only the lantern illuminates the underground room as the nature of the threatened property becomes clear.
"We have at least an hour before us," he remarked, "for they can hardly take any steps until the good pawnbroker is safely in bed.「少なくとも一時間は余裕がある」と彼は言った。「あの人のいい質屋がちゃんと寝床に入るまでは、連中もまず手を出せないからね。
Then they will not lose a minute, for the sooner they do their work the longer time they will have for their escape.そうなれば一分もむだにはしないさ、仕事を早く片づけるほど、逃げるための時間が長く取れるのだから。
We are at present, Doctor—as no doubt you have divined—in the cellar of the City branch of one of the principal London banks.いま私たちがいるのはね、先生――きみもとうに察しているだろうが――ロンドンの大手銀行のひとつの、シティ支店の地下室なのだ。
Mr. Merryweather is the chairman of directors, and he will explain to you that there are reasons why the more daring criminals of London should take a considerable interest in this cellar at present."メリーウェザー氏は重役会の会長でね、ロンドンの大胆な悪党たちがいまこの地下室に並々ならぬ関心を寄せるのも無理はない、そのわけを説明してくださるだろう」
"It is our French gold," whispered the director.「当行のフランスの金貨なのです」と重役はささやいた。
"We have had several warnings that an attempt might be made upon it."「あれが狙われるかもしれないという警告を、すでに何度か受けておるのです」
"Your French gold?"「フランスの金貨？」