Красавица и чудовище / Beauty and the Beast

“Do but see the pride of that little wretch,” said they, “she would not ask for fine clothes as we did, but she wanted to distinguish herself[22 - to distinguish herself – выделиться, показаться особенной], so now she will be the death of our poor father, and yet she does not so much as shed a tear[23 - shed a tear – проронить слезу].”

“Why should I?” answered Beauty, “It would be very needless, for my father shall not suffer upon my account[24 - shall not suffer upon my account – не будет страдать из-за меня], since the monster will accept one of his daughters, and I am very happy in thinking that my death will save my father’s life and be a proof of my tender love for him.

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“No, sister,” said her three brothers, “that shall not be; we will go and find the monster and either kill him or perish in the attempt[25 - or perish in the attempt – либо погибнем в попытке сделать это].”

“Do not imagine any such thing, my sons,” said the merchant, “The Beast’s power is so great that I have no hopes of your overcoming him.

I am charmed with Beauty’s kind and generous offer, but I cannot yield to it. I am old and have not long to live.”

“Indeed, father,” said Beauty, “you shall not go to the palace without me; you cannot hinder me from following you.” It was to no purpose all they could say. Beauty still insisted on setting out for the fine palace, and her sisters were delighted at it, for her virtue and amiable qualities made them envious and jealous.

The merchant was so afflicted at the thoughts of losing his daughter that he had quite forgot the chest full of gold, but at night when he retired to rest[26 - he retired to rest – отошел ко сну], no sooner had he shut his chamber door, then, to his great astonishment[27 - to his great astonishment – к его великому изумлению], he found it by his bedside; he was determined, however, not to tell his children that he was grown rich because they would have wanted to return to town, and he was resolved not to leave the country; but the Beauty informed him that two gentlemen came in his absence[28 - in his absence – в его отсутствие] and courted her sisters.

She begged her father to consent to their marriage and give them fortunes, for she was so good that she loved them and forgave heartily their behaviour. These wicked creatures rubbed their eyes with an onion to force some tears

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