The brothers were ushered into his presence, and they told him all about the dispute.

两兄弟被带到王位前，并把争吵的来龙去脉说给了国王。

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Much astonished, he inquired how it was that they had suddenly become so clever, and they told him the story of their journey, and of the girl that had so fortunately come to their relief.

老人非常惊讶，询问她们怎么突然变得如此聪明。她们告诉他旅途中的故事和恰好赶来帮助她们的女孩。

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They told him to stay home with his wife instead of going out and carousing with friends.

他们告诉他与他的妻子在一起呆在家里，不要出去和朋友们一起痛饮狂欢。

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So, the government told his mother and father they would have to move him somewhere else.

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and they kind of told him, "No, you're little strange."

他们也对他说，“不，你是个小怪才。”

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He said he had talked to several Chinese businessmen and they all told him so.

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Campaigners representing the dozens of toll non-payers welcomed Mr Brown's appointment, and they have told him that they are willing to share their research into the toll regime with him.

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