King and Knave | 国王与无赖

English Original

George III asked the once well-known wit, Horne Tooke, whether he could play cards.

"Your Majesty," replied Tooke, "I am a mere child where cards are concerned. I cannot even tell a King from a Knave."


中文翻译

乔治三世问一度大名鼎鼎的才子霍恩·图克,会不会玩纸牌。

"陛下,"图克回答说,"在玩纸牌方面,我简直是个门外汉。我甚至分不清国王和无赖。"

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