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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

オズの魔法使い

by Lyman Frank Baum

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Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

2. 1: THE CYCLONE

3. 2: THE COUNCIL WITH THE MUNCHKINS

4. 3: HOW DOROTHY SAVED THE SCARECROW

5. 4: THE ROAD THROUGH THE FOREST

6. 5: THE RESCUE OF THE TIN WOODMAN

7. 6: THE COWARDLY LION

8. 7: THE JOURNEY TO THE GREAT OZ

9. 8: THE DEADLY POPPY FIELD

10. 9: THE QUEEN OF THE FIELD MICE

11. 10: THE GUARDIAN OF THE GATE

12. 11: THE WONDERFUL EMERALD CITY OF OZ

13. 12: THE SEARCH FOR THE WICKED WITCH

14. 13: THE RESCUE

15. 14: THE WINGED MONKEYS

16. 15: THE DISCOVERY OF OZ, THE TERRIBLE

17. 16: THE MAGIC ART OF THE GREAT HUMBUG

18. 17: HOW THE BALLOON WAS LAUNCHED

19. 18: AWAY TO THE SOUTH

20. 19: ATTACKED BY THE FIGHTING TREES

21. 20: THE DAINTY CHINA COUNTRY

22. 21: THE LION BECOMES THE KING OF BEASTS

23. 22: THE COUNTRY OF THE QUADLINGS

24. 23: GLINDA THE GOOD WITCH GRANTS DOROTHY’S WISH

25. 24: HOME AGAIN

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INTRODUCTION

introduction (序文) [名] a preliminary part of a book or speech

序文

Folklore, legends, myths and fairy tales have followed childhood through the ages, for every healthy youngster has a wholesome and instinctive love for stories fantastic, marvelous and manifestly unreal.

folklore (民話) [名] the traditional beliefs, legends, and customs of a community

legend (伝説) [名] a story from the past that is believed by many people but cannot be proved to be true

myth (神話) [名] a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events

fairy tale (おとぎ話) [名] a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands

follow (彩る) [動] come after in time

childhood (子供時代) [名] the state or period of being a child

age (時代) [名] a period of time in which events occur

healthy (健全な) [形] in a good condition; not damaged or diseased

youngster (子供) [名] a young person

wholesome (健全な) [形] promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit

instinctive (本能的な) [形] relating to or prompted by instinct

love (愛する) [動] have a strong feeling of affection for

fantastic (空想的な) [形] conceived or appearing as if conceived by an unrestrained imagination

marvelous (驚異的な) [形] causing great wonder

manifestly (明らかに) [副] in a way that is clear or obvious

unreal (非現実的な) [形] not real or actual

民話、伝説、神話、おとぎ話は、時代を超えて子供時代を彩ってきた。なぜなら、健全な子供は誰でも、空想的で、驚異的で、明らかに非現実的な物語を健全に本能的に愛するからである。

The winged fairies of Grimm and Andersen have brought more happiness to childish hearts than all other human creations.

Grimm (グリム) [名] the Brothers Grimm, German academics, linguists, cultural researchers, and authors who together collected and published folklore during the 19th century

Andersen (アンデルセン) [名] Hans Christian Andersen, a Danish author

winged (翼のある) [形] having wings

fairy (妖精) [名] a mythical being of folklore or mystery

bring (もたらす) [動] cause to come or occur

happiness (幸せ) [名] the state of being happy

childish (子供の) [形] of or like a child

heart (心) [名] the organ that pumps blood through the body

other (他の) [形] not the same; different

human (人間の) [形] of or relating to humankind

creation (創作物) [名] something that has been created

グリムやアンデルセンの翼のある妖精は、他のどんな人間の創作物よりも子供の心に多くの幸せをもたらした。

Yet the old time fairy tale, having served for generations, may now be classed as “historical” in the children’s library;

old time (昔ながらの) [形] of or relating to a former time

generation (世代) [名] all of the people born and living at about the same time

serve (語り継がれる) [動] work for

children's library (児童図書館) [名] a library for children

historical (歴史的) [形] of or relating to history or past events

しかし、何世代にもわたって語り継がれてきた昔ながらのおとぎ話は、今では児童図書館で「歴史的」なものに分類されるかもしれない。

for the time has come for a series of newer “wonder tales” in which the stereotyped genie, dwarf and fairy are eliminated, together with all the horrible and blood-curdling incidents devised by their authors to point a fearsome moral to each tale.

for (なぜなら) [接] because

time (時代) [名] the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole

come (到来する) [動] move or travel toward or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker

series (一連) [名] a number of things or events of the same class coming one after another in spatial or temporal succession

newer (新しい) [形] recently made, introduced, or discovered

wonder tale (不思議な物語) [名] a story that is not true and has magical and imaginary beings and events

stereotype (型にはまった) [形] having a fixed or general pattern

genie (魔神) [名] a spirit that appears in human form and has supernatural powers

dwarf (小人) [名] a person of very small stature

eliminate (排除する) [動] completely remove or get rid of

horrible (恐ろしい) [形] causing or likely to cause horror; shocking

blood-curdling (血も凍るような) [形] causing a feeling of great fear or horror

incident (事件) [名] something that happens, especially something unpleasant

devise (考案する) [動] plan or invent a complex procedure or mechanism

author (作者) [名] a writer of a book, article, or report

point (与える) [動] direct someone's attention to something

fearsome (恐ろしい) [形] causing fear or dread

moral (教訓) [名] a lesson that can be learned from a story or event

なぜなら、一連の新しい「不思議な物語」の時代が到来したからである。その物語では、型にはまった魔神、小人、妖精は排除され、それぞれの物語に恐ろしい教訓を与えるために作者が考案した恐ろしく血も凍るような事件もすべて排除されている。

Modern education includes morality;

modern (現代の) [形] of or relating to the present or recent times

education (教育) [名] the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university

include (含む) [動] comprise or contain as a part

morality (道徳) [名] principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior

現代の教育には道徳が含まれている。

therefore the modern child seeks only entertainment in its wonder tales and gladly dispenses with all disagreeable incident.

therefore (そのため) [副] for that reason; consequently

child (子供) [名] a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority

seek (求める) [動] try to obtain or achieve

only (だけ) [副] and no one or nothing more or else

entertainment (娯楽) [名] an activity that is enjoyable or amusing

wonder (不思議な) [形] causing a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration

tale (物語) [名] a fictitious or true narrative or story, especially one that is imaginatively recounted

gladly (喜んで) [副] in a happy or willing manner

dispense with (省く) [動] do without; manage without

そのため、現代の子供は不思議な物語の中で娯楽だけを求め、不快な事件はすべて喜んで省く。

Having this thought in mind, the story of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” was written solely to please children of to-day.

have in mind (念頭に置く) [動] be thinking of

solely (だけ) [副] only

please (喜ばせる) [動] cause to feel happy or satisfied

children (子供たち) [名] a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority

このような考えを念頭に置いて、「オズの魔法使い」の物語は、今日の子供たちを喜ばせるためだけに書かれた。

It aspires to being a modernized fairy tale, in which the wonderment and joy are retained and the heartaches and nightmares are left out.

aspire (目指す) [動] direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something

modernize (現代化する) [動] make modern or more modern

wonderment (驚き) [名] a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration

joy (喜び) [名] a feeling of great pleasure or happiness

retain (残す) [動] keep or continue to have

heartache (心の痛み) [名] emotional anguish

nightmare (悪夢) [名] a frightening or unpleasant dream

それは、驚きと喜びは残し、心の痛みや悪夢は取り除いた、現代化されたおとぎ話になることを目指している。

L. Frank Baum

L. Frank Baum (L・フランク・ボーム) [名] American author of children's books

L・フランク・ボーム

Chicago, April, 1900.

Chicago (シカゴ) [名] a city in Illinois

April (4月) [名] the fourth month of the year

1900 (1900年) [名] the year 1900

シカゴ、1900年4月

1: THE CYCLONE

1 (1) [他] one

cyclone (竜巻) [名] a large-scale low-pressure system characterized by high winds rotating about a center

1:竜巻

Dorothy lived in the midst of the great Kansas prairies, with Uncle Henry, who was a farmer, and Aunt Em, who was the farmer’s wife.

Dorothy (ドロシー) [名] the name of a girl

live (暮らす) [動] be alive

midst (真ん中) [名] the middle part or point

great (大) [形] of major significance or importance

Kansas (カンザス) [名] a state in the midwestern United States

prairie (大草原) [名] a large area of flat land with only a few trees on it

Uncle Henry (ヘンリーおじさん) [名] the name of a man

Aunt Em (エムおばさん) [名] the name of a woman

ドロシーは、カンザスの大草原の真ん中で、農場主のヘンリーおじさんと、農場主の妻であるエムおばさんと暮らしていた。

Their house was small, for the lumber to build it had to be carried by wagon many miles.

house (家) [名] a place where people live permanently, especially as a member of a family or household

small (小さい) [形] of a size that is less than normal or usual

lumber (木材) [名] wood that has been sawn into rough planks or otherwise partly prepared

build (建てる) [動] construct (something) by putting parts or material together over a period of time

wagon (馬車) [名] a vehicle with four wheels that is pulled by a horse

carry (運ぶ) [動] take or bring from one place to another; move

彼らの家は小さかった。家を建てる木材を何マイルも馬車で運んでこなければならなかったからだ。

There were four walls, a floor and a roof, which made one room;

four (四つ) [形] the number 4

wall (壁) [名] a continuous vertical brick or stone structure that encloses or divides an area of land

floor (床) [名] the lower surface of a room or other similar compartment

roof (屋根) [名] the structure forming the upper covering of a building or vehicle

room (部屋) [名] a part of the inside of a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling

四つの壁と床と屋根があり、それが一つの部屋になっていた。

and this room contained a rusty looking cooking stove, a cupboard for the dishes, a table, three or four chairs, and the beds.

contain (ある) [動] have or hold within

rusty (さびた) [形] affected by rust

cooking stove (料理用ストーブ) [名] a stove used for cooking

cupboard (食器棚) [名] a place, usually with a door and shelves, where things can be stored

table (テーブル) [名] a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface for eating, writing, or working at

chair (椅子) [名] a seat with a back, usually for one person

bed (ベッド) [名] a place for sleeping

そしてこの部屋には、さびた感じの料理用ストーブ、食器棚、テーブル、三つか四つの椅子、そしてベッドがあった。

Uncle Henry and Aunt Em had a big bed in one corner, and Dorothy a little bed in another corner.

have (置いていた) [動] own or possess

big (大きな) [形] of great size or extent

corner (隅) [名] the point where two or more sides or edges meet

little (小さな) [形] small in size

another (別の) [形] different from the one already mentioned

ヘンリーおじさんとエムおばさんは、片隅に大きなベッドを、ドロシーは別の隅に小さなベッドを置いていた。

There was no garret at all, and no cellar—except a small hole dug in the ground, called a cyclone cellar, where the family could go in case one of those great whirlwinds arose, mighty enough to crush any building in its path.

garret (屋根裏部屋) [名] a room or space directly below the pitched roof of a house or other building

cellar (地下室) [名] a room below ground level in a house

cyclone cellar (サイクロンセラー) [名] a small underground shelter

whirlwind (大旋風) [名] a small rotating windstorm

crush (押しつぶす) [動] press or squeeze with a lot of force

building (建物) [名] a structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory

屋根裏部屋も地下室も全くなかった。ただ、サイクロンセラーと呼ばれる地面に掘られた小さな穴があり、道にあるどんな建物も押しつぶすほどの強大な大旋風が起こった場合に家族が避難できる場所だった。

It was reached by a trap-door in the middle of the floor, from which a ladder led down into the small, dark hole.

reach (行く) [動] to stretch out so as to touch or grasp something

trap-door (落とし戸) [名] a door or hatch in a floor or ceiling

middle (真ん中) [名] the point or part that is equally distant from all sides, ends, or surfaces of something

ladder (はしご) [名] a device with a series of bars or steps between two upright lengths of wood, metal, or rope, used for climbing up or down

lead (下りる) [動] to go or cause to go in a specified direction

dark (暗い) [形] with little or no light

そこへは床の真ん中にある落とし戸から行き、そこからはしごを下りて小さな暗い穴に入る。

When Dorothy stood in the doorway and looked around, she could see nothing but the great gray prairie on every side.

stand (立つ) [動] be in or assume a position in which you put your weight on your feet but not on your knees

doorway (戸口) [名] an entrance to a room through a door

look around (見回す) [動] turn your head or body in order to see in all directions

nothing (何も) [名] not anything; no single thing

gray (灰色) [形] of a color intermediate between black and white, as of ashes or an overcast sky

ドロシーが戸口に立って見回すと、どこを見ても灰色の大草原しか見えなかった。

Not a tree nor a house broke the broad sweep of flat country that reached to the edge of the sky in all directions.

tree (木) [名] a woody perennial plant typically having a main stem or trunk

break (途切れる) [動] cause to come apart by force

broad sweep (広い範囲) [名] a wide area

flat country (平地) [名] an area of land with little or no variation in elevation

reach (続く) [動] stretch out so as to touch or grasp something

edge (端) [名] the outside limit of an object

sky (空) [名] the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth

どこを見ても空の端まで続く広い平地に、木も家もなかった。

The sun had baked the plowed land into a gray mass, with little cracks running through it.

sun (太陽) [名] the star that is the sole source of light and heat for the Earth's solar system

bake (焼く) [動] cook by dry heat in an oven

plow (耕す) [動] turn up (earth) with a plow

land (土地) [名] the solid surface of the earth

mass (塊) [名] a large body of matter with no definite shape

crack (ひび) [名] a break or fissure in something

run (走る) [動] move at a speed faster than a walk

太陽が耕した土地を焼いて灰色の塊にし、そこに小さなひび割れが走っていた。

Even the grass was not green, for the sun had burned the tops of the long blades until they were the same gray color to be seen everywhere.

grass (草) [名] a plant with narrow leaves growing from the base

green (緑) [形] of the color intermediate between blue and yellow in the visible spectrum

burn (焼く) [動] be on fire

blade (葉) [名] the flat, thin, sharp part of a knife or other cutting instrument

everywhere (どこにでも) [副] in all places or in all parts

草でさえ緑ではなく、太陽が長い葉の先を焼いて、どこにでもあるのと同じ灰色になっていた。

Once the house had been painted, but the sun blistered the paint and the rains washed it away, and now the house was as dull and gray as everything else.

once (かつて) [副] at some earlier time

paint (塗装) [名] a liquid that is put on the surface of objects

blister (水ぶくれ) [名] a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage

rain (雨) [名] water falling in drops from the sky

wash away (洗い流す) [動] to remove something by the action of water

dull (くすんだ) [形] lacking interest or excitement

かつて家は塗装されていたが、太陽が塗装を水ぶくれにし、雨がそれを洗い流し、今では家は他のすべてのものと同じようにくすんで灰色になっていた。

When Aunt Em came there to live she was a young, pretty wife.

come (住むようになる) [動] move into a place

young (若い) [形] having lived or existed for only a short time

pretty (きれいな) [形] pleasing to the eye or the ear

エムおばさんがそこに住むようになったとき、彼女は若くてきれいな妻だった。

The sun and wind had changed her, too.

wind (風) [名] a natural movement of air

change (変える) [動] make or become different

太陽と風が彼女も変えてしまった。

They had taken the sparkle from her eyes and left them a sober gray;

take (奪う) [動] move something from one place to another

sparkle (輝き) [名] a small flash of light

eye (目) [名] the organ of vision

leave (してしまう) [動] go away from a place

sober (地味な) [形] not bright or showy

太陽と風は彼女の目の輝きを奪い、地味な灰色にしてしまった。

they had taken the red from her cheeks and lips, and they were gray also.

red (赤み) [名] the color of blood or fire

cheek (頬) [名] the side of the face below the eye and between the ear and the nose

lip (唇) [名] either of the two fleshy parts that form the upper and lower edges of the opening of the mouth

太陽と風は彼女の頬と唇から赤みを奪い、それらも灰色にしてしまった。

She was thin and gaunt, and never smiled, now.

thin (痩せている) [形] having little flesh or fat on the body

gaunt (やつれている) [形] lean and haggard

never (決して) [副] not ever; at no time in the past or future; on no occasion; not at all

smile (笑う) [動] to have a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed

彼女は痩せていてやつれ、今では決して笑わなかった。

When Dorothy, who was an orphan, first came to her, Aunt Em had been so startled by the child’s laughter that she would scream and press her hand upon her heart whenever Dorothy’s merry voice reached her ears;

orphan (孤児) [名] a child whose parents are dead

first (最初) [副] before all others; earliest

come to (来る) [動] move or travel toward or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker

startle (驚かす) [動] cause to feel sudden shock or alarm

laughter (笑い声) [名] the action or sound of laughing

scream (悲鳴を上げる) [動] utter a loud, piercing cry or series of cries, as of pain, terror, or extreme excitement

press (当てる) [動] move into or against with steady force or weight

hand (手) [名] the end of the arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb

heart (胸) [名] the hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation

merry (陽気な) [形] cheerful and lively

voice (声) [名] the sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth, as speech or song

ear (耳) [名] the organ of hearing and balance in humans and other vertebrates, especially the external part of this

孤児だったドロシーが最初に彼女のところに来た時には、エムおばさんはその子供の笑い声にとても驚いて、ドロシーの陽気な声が耳に届くたびに悲鳴を上げて胸に手を当てていた。

and she still looked at the little girl with wonder that she could find anything to laugh at.

still (今でも) [副] even now or even then

look at (見つめる) [動] direct one's gaze at

wonder (不思議そうに) [名] a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable

find (見つける) [動] discover or notice

laugh (笑う) [動] make the sounds and movements of laughter

そして彼女は、今でもその少女が笑うべき何かを見つけられるのか不思議そうに見つめていた。

Uncle Henry never laughed.

ヘンリーおじさんは決して笑わなかった。

He worked hard from morning till night and did not know what joy was.

work hard (一生懸命働く) [動] work with great effort

morning (朝) [名] the period of a day from sunrise to noon

night (夜) [名] the period of a day from evening to morning

彼は朝から晩まで一生懸命働き、喜びとは何かを知らなかった。

He was gray also, from his long beard to his rough boots, and he looked stern and solemn, and rarely spoke.

long (長い) [形] having a great length

beard (あごひげ) [名] the hair growing on a man's chin and lower cheeks

rough (粗い) [形] having a texture that is not smooth or regular

boot (ブーツ) [名] a covering for the foot and lower leg

stern (厳しい) [形] strict or severe

solemn (厳粛な) [形] formal and dignified

rarely (めったに) [副] not often; seldom

彼もまた、長いあごひげから粗いブーツまで灰色で、厳しく厳粛な顔つきをしており、めったに口をきかなかった。

It was Toto that made Dorothy laugh, and saved her from growing as gray as her other surroundings.

make (させる) [動] cause to be or become

save (救う) [動] prevent from being lost, wasted, or destroyed

grow (染まる) [動] become larger or greater over a period of time

surrounding (周り) [名] the area around something

ドロシーを笑わせ、周りの灰色に染まらないようにしてくれたのはトトだった。

Toto was not gray; he was a little black dog, with long, silky hair and small black eyes that twinkled merrily on either side of his funny, wee nose.

Toto (トト) [名] Dorothy's dog

silky (絹のような) [形] made of or resembling silk

hair (毛) [名] a threadlike structure that grows from the skin of an animal

black (黒い) [形] of the color that is produced by the complete absorption of light and that is the opposite of white

twinkle (きらめく) [動] shine or sparkle intermittently

merrily (陽気に) [副] in a cheerful manner

funny (おかしな) [形] causing laughter or amusement

wee (小さな) [形] very small

トトは灰色ではなかった。長い絹のような毛と、おかしな小さな鼻の両側に陽気にきらめく小さな黒い目をした小さな黒い犬だった。

Toto played all day long, and Dorothy played with him, and loved him dearly.

all day long (一日中) [副] for the entire day

play (遊ぶ) [動] engage in an activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose

love (可愛がる) [動] feel a deep or constant affection for

トトは一日中遊び、ドロシーも一緒に遊び、とても可愛がっていた。

To-day, however, they were not playing.

to-day (今日) [名] the present day

however (しかし) [副] nevertheless; on the other hand

しかし、今日は遊んではいなかった。

Uncle Henry sat upon the door-step and looked anxiously at the sky, which was even grayer than usual.

sit (腰を下ろす) [動] be in a position in which your weight is supported by your buttocks rather than your feet and your upper body is more or less upright

door-step (玄関の段) [名] a step leading up to the outer door of a house

look anxiously (心配そうに眺める) [動] to feel fear, worry, or nervousness about something that is happening or might happen

ヘンリーおじさんは玄関の段に腰を下ろし、いつもよりさらに灰色の空を心配そうに眺めていた。

Dorothy stood in the door with Toto in her arms, and looked at the sky too.

door (玄関) [名] a hinged barrier used to close an entrance to a room or building

ドロシーはトトを抱いて玄関に立ち、空を眺めていた。

Aunt Em was washing the dishes.

wash (洗う) [動] clean with water and usually soap

dish (お皿) [名] a flat or shallow container with raised edges that is used to hold or serve food

エムおばさんはお皿を洗っていた。

From the far north they heard a low wail on the wind, and Uncle Henry and Dorothy could see where the long grass bowed in waves before the coming storm.

far north (はるか北) [名] the northernmost part of a region

hear (聞こえる) [動] perceive with the ear the sound made by (someone or something)

low (低い) [形] of little height

wail (悲鳴) [名] a long, loud, high-pitched cry of pain, sorrow, or anger

see (見える) [動] perceive with the eyes

bow (頭を垂れる) [動] bend the head or body as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame

wave (波) [名] a wall of water that moves towards the shore

storm (嵐) [名] a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, snow, or hail

はるか北の方から風に乗って低い悲鳴が聞こえ、ヘンリーおじさんとドロシーは、長い草が嵐の前に波打って頭を垂れているのを見ることができた。

There now came a sharp whistling in the air from the south, and as they turned their eyes that way they saw ripples in the grass coming from that direction also.

sharp (鋭い) [形] having a very thin edge or point

whistling (口笛) [名] the act of producing a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing breath out through a small opening between one's lips

air (空気) [名] the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere

south (南) [名] the direction toward the point of the horizon intersected by the meridian of the observer

turn (向ける) [動] change direction, position, or course

ripple (波紋) [名] a small wave on the surface of a liquid

すると南の方から空気の中で鋭い口笛が聞こえ、そちらに目を向けると、そちらの方向からも草に波紋が立っているのが見えた。

Suddenly Uncle Henry stood up.

suddenly (突然) [副] quickly and without warning

stand up (立ち上がる) [動] rise to a standing position

突然ヘンリーおじさんが立ち上がった。

“There’s a cyclone coming, Em,” he called to his wife;

call (呼びかける) [動] cry out or shout

wife (妻) [名] a married woman

「竜巻が来るぞ、エム」と彼は妻に呼びかけた。

“I’ll go look after the stock.”

look after (世話をする) [動] take care of

stock (家畜) [名] animals or birds kept for breeding or rearing

「家畜の世話をしてくる」

Then he ran toward the sheds where the cows and horses were kept.

shed (小屋) [名] a small building for storage or shelter

cow (牛) [名] a large domesticated ungulate

horse (馬) [名] a large domesticated ungulate mammal

それから彼は牛や馬が飼われている小屋に向かって走った。

Aunt Em dropped her work and came to the door.

drop (放り出す) [動] let or make fall

エムおばさんは仕事を放り出してドアまで来た。

One glance told her of the danger close at hand.

one glance (一目) [名] a quick look

tell (知る) [動] communicate information to

close at hand (すぐそこ) [副] very near in time or space

一目で彼女は危険がすぐそこまで迫っていることを知った。

“Quick, Dorothy!” she screamed.

quick (早く) [形] done or occurring with great speed

scream (叫ぶ) [動] to cry out loudly, as in pain, fright, or anger

「早く、ドロシー!」彼女は叫んだ。

“Run for the cellar!”

「地下室に逃げなさい!」

Toto jumped out of Dorothy’s arms and hid under the bed, and the girl started to get him.

jump out of (飛び降りる) [動] leap or spring from

hide under (下に隠れる) [動] be or go out of sight

start to (し始める) [動] begin to do something

トトはドロシーの腕から飛び降りてベッドの下に隠れ、ドロシーはトトを捕まえようとした。

Aunt Em, badly frightened, threw open the trap-door in the floor and climbed down the ladder into the small, dark hole.

badly (ひどく) [副] to a severe or serious degree

frightened (おびえた) [形] afraid or anxious

throw open (押し開ける) [動] to open something quickly and forcefully

climb down (降りる) [動] to move downward

ひどくおびえたエムおばさんは、床の落とし戸を押し開け、はしごを降りて小さな暗い穴の中に入った。

Dorothy caught Toto at last, and started to follow her aunt.

catch (捕まえる) [動] to take or keep in possession, especially after a chase

at last (ついに) [副] finally

start (始める) [動] begin doing something

follow (追いかける) [動] go after someone or something

ドロシーはついにトトを捕まえ、おばさんの後を追いかけ始めた。

When she was half way across the room there came a great shriek from the wind, and the house shook so hard that she lost her footing and sat down suddenly upon the floor.

half way (半分) [名] the point that is halfway between two points

shriek (悲鳴) [名] a loud, high-pitched sound

shake (揺れる) [動] move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements

hard (激しく) [副] with a great deal of force or strength

lose (失う) [動] be deprived of or cease to have or retain

footing (足場) [名] a secure position from which further progress may be made

sit down (座り込む) [動] take or be in a position in which one's weight is supported by one's buttocks rather than one's feet and one's upper body is more or less upright

部屋の半分まで来たとき、風が大きな悲鳴を上げ、家が激しく揺れたので、ドロシーは足を踏み外して突然床に座り込んでしまった。

A strange thing then happened.

strange (奇妙な) [形] unusual or surprising in a way that is unsettling or hard to understand

thing (こと) [名] an event or action; something that happens

すると奇妙なことが起こった。

The house whirled around two or three times and rose slowly through the air.

whirl (ぐるぐる回る) [動] move or cause to move rapidly around and around

two or three (二、三) [形] two or three

rise (舞い上がる) [動] go up or move up

slowly (ゆっくりと) [副] in a slow manner

家は二、三回ぐるぐる回り、ゆっくりと空中に舞い上がった。

Dorothy felt as if she were going up in a balloon.

feel (感じる) [動] be aware of (something) through touch

as if (まるで) [接] as though

go up (上昇する) [動] move upwards

ドロシーはまるで気球に乗って上昇しているように感じられた。

The north and south winds met where the house stood, and made it the exact center of the cyclone.

north (北) [名] the direction that is to your left when you are facing the rising sun

meet (ぶつかる) [動] come together; come into contact

make (なる) [動] become

exact (ちょうど) [形] not more or less; precise

center (中心) [名] the middle point of something

北風と南風が家が立っているところでぶつかり、そこがちょうど竜巻の中心になった。

In the middle of a cyclone the air is generally still, but the great pressure of the wind on every side of the house raised it up higher and higher, until it was at the very top of the cyclone;

generally (たいてい) [副] in most cases; usually

still (静か) [形] making little or no noise

pressure (圧力) [名] the force exerted on a surface by an object, fluid, etc., in contact with it

raise (舞い上がる) [動] move something to a higher position

higher (高く) [形] of greater vertical extent

top (てっぺん) [名] the highest or uppermost point, part, or level of something

竜巻の真ん中では空気はたいてい静かだが、家の四方から吹き付ける風の強い圧力で家はどんどん高く舞い上がり、ついに竜巻のてっぺんまで達した。

and there it remained and was carried miles and miles away as easily as you could carry a feather.

remain (とどまる) [動] stay in the same place

mile (マイル) [名] a unit of length equal to 1.609344 kilometers

そしてそこにとどまり、羽根を運ぶのと同じくらい簡単に何マイルも運ばれた。

It was very dark, and the wind howled horribly around her, but Dorothy found she was riding quite easily.

very (とても) [副] to a high degree; extremely

howl (唸る) [動] to make a long, loud, mournful cry

horribly (恐ろしく) [副] in a horrible manner

find (気づく) [動] to become aware of

ride (乗る) [動] to be carried on the back of an animal or in a vehicle

とても暗く、風が恐ろしく彼女の周りで唸っていたが、ドロシーは自分がとても楽に乗っていることに気づいた。

After the first few whirls around, and one other time when the house tipped badly, she felt as if she were being rocked gently, like a baby in a cradle.

first (最初の) [形] coming before all others in time or order

few (数回) [形] a small number of

around (ぐるぐる) [副] in a circular motion

one (もう一度) [形] the lowest cardinal number; half of two

tip (傾く) [動] be or cause to be in a sloping position

gently (優しく) [副] in a gentle manner

rock (揺れる) [動] move or cause to move slowly and smoothly backward and forward or from side to side

cradle (ゆりかご) [名] a small bed for a baby, usually on rockers

最初の数回ぐるぐる回った後、そしてもう一度家がひどく傾いた時、彼女はまるでゆりかごの中の赤ちゃんのように優しく揺られているように感じた。

Toto did not like it.

like (好む) [動] find agreeable, enjoyable, or satisfactory

トトはそれを好まなかった。

He ran about the room, now here, now there, barking loudly;

run about (走り回る) [動] run around

now here, now there (あちらこちら) [副] in various places

bark (吠える) [動] make the characteristic sound of a dog

彼は部屋の中を走り回り、あちらこちらで大声で吠えた。

but Dorothy sat quite still on the floor and waited to see what would happen.

still (じっと) [副] without moving

wait (待つ) [動] stay where you are or delay doing something until a particular time or until something else happens

しかしドロシーは床にじっと座って、何が起こるか見守った。

Once Toto got too near the open trap-door, and fell in;

once (一度) [副] on one occasion or in one case only

get too near (近づきすぎる) [動] approach too closely

open (開いた) [形] not closed or blocked

一度トトが開いた落とし戸に近づきすぎて落ちてしまった。

and at first the little girl thought she had lost him.

at first (最初) [副] in the beginning; initially

girl (少女) [名] a young female human being

think (思う) [動] have an opinion about something

最初、少女は彼を失ったと思った。

But soon she saw one of his ears sticking up through the hole, for the strong pressure of the air was keeping him up so that he could not fall.

soon (すぐに) [副] in a short time

stick up (突き出る) [動] project or extend upward

hole (穴) [名] an opening through something

strong (強い) [形] having great power or force

keep up (支える) [動] maintain or sustain

fall (落ちる) [動] move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control

しかしすぐに、彼の耳の一つが穴から突き出ているのが見えた。強い空気の圧力が彼を支えていたので、彼は落ちることができなかった。

She crept to the hole, caught Toto by the ear, and dragged him into the room again;

creep (忍び寄る) [動] move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being seen or heard

catch (つかむ) [動] to take or keep hold of, especially with the hands

drag (引きずりこむ) [動] pull or move with difficulty or effort

彼女は穴に忍び寄り、トトの耳をつかんで、再び部屋に引きずりこんだ。

afterward closing the trap-door so that no more accidents could happen.

afterward (その後) [副] at a later time; subsequently

close (閉める) [動] move a door or window so as to cover an opening

accident (事故) [名] an unfortunate event that happens unexpectedly and usually results in harm or damage

その後、落とし戸を閉めて、これ以上事故が起こらないようにした。

Hour after hour passed away, and slowly Dorothy got over her fright;

hour after hour (何時間も) [名] a long period of time

pass away (過ぎる) [動] die

get over (乗り越える) [動] recover from

fright (恐怖) [名] a sudden intense feeling of fear

何時間も過ぎ、ドロシーはゆっくりと恐怖を乗り越えた。

but she felt quite lonely, and the wind shrieked so loudly all about her that she nearly became deaf.

lonely (孤独な) [形] without company

shriek (金切り声をあげる) [動] make a high-pitched sound

loudly (大声で) [副] at a high volume

deaf (耳が聞こえない) [形] unable to hear

しかし、彼女はとても孤独を感じ、風が彼女の周りでとても大きな音を立てたので、彼女はほとんど耳が聞こえなくなった。

At first she had wondered if she would be dashed to pieces when the house fell again;

wonder (心配する) [動] be curious or doubtful about

be dashed to pieces (粉々になる) [動] be broken into many pieces

when (時) [接] at the time that; on the occasion that

最初、彼女は家が再び落ちたら粉々になるのではないかと心配していた。

but as the hours passed and nothing terrible happened, she stopped worrying and resolved to wait calmly and see what the future would bring.

hour (時間) [名] a period of time equal to 60 minutes

pass (経つ) [動] move or cause to move in a specified direction

terrible (恐ろしい) [形] causing or likely to cause terror; shocking

happen (起こる) [動] take place; occur

stop (やめる) [動] cease doing something

worry (心配する) [動] feel or show concern or anxiety

resolve (決心する) [動] make a firm decision about

calmly (落ち着いて) [副] in a calm manner

しかし、何時間も経っても何も恐ろしいことは起こらなかったので、彼女は心配するのをやめ、落ち着いて待ち、未来がどうなるかを見届けようと決心した。

At last she crawled over the swaying floor to her bed, and lay down upon it;

crawl (這う) [動] move slowly on hands and knees

swaying (揺れる) [形] moving or causing to move slowly and smoothly from side to side

lay down (横になる) [動] go from a standing or sitting position to a lying position

ついに彼女は揺れる床を這ってベッドまで行き、その上に横になった。

and Toto followed and lay down beside her.

トトもついてきて、彼女の横に横になった。

In spite of the swaying of the house and the wailing of the wind, Dorothy soon closed her eyes and fell fast asleep.

in spite of (にもかかわらず) [前] without being influenced by; notwithstanding

swaying (揺れ) [名] a swinging or unsteady movement

fall (つく) [動] move to a lower position as a result of gravity

asleep (眠り) [名] a state of body and mind in which the nervous system is inactive and consciousness practically suspended

家が揺れ、風が唸っているにもかかわらず、ドロシーはすぐに目を閉じてぐっすりと眠りについた。

2: THE COUNCIL WITH THE MUNCHKINS

2 (2) [他] the number two

council (会議) [名] a group of people who are elected to govern a city, town, or other political subdivision

munchkin (マンチキン) [名] a member of a race of little people in the land of Oz

2章マンチキンたちとの会議

She was awakened by a shock, so sudden and severe that if Dorothy had not been lying on the soft bed she might have been hurt.

be awakened by (目が覚める) [動] be woken up by

shock (衝撃) [名] a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

sudden (突然の) [形] happening or done quickly and without warning or preparation

severe (激しい) [形] very great in degree or intensity

soft (柔らかい) [形] not hard or firm to the touch; yielding readily to pressure

hurt (怪我をする) [動] feel pain in a part of your body

彼女は衝撃で目が覚めたが、それはとても突然で激しいものだったので、ドロシーが柔らかいベッドに横たわっていなかったら怪我をしていたかもしれない。

As it was, the jar made her catch her breath and wonder what had happened;

as it was (実際) [副] in fact; actually

jar (衝撃) [名] a sudden unpleasant or disturbing event or experience

catch one's breath (息を呑む) [動] to stop breathing for a short time, usually because of surprise, shock, or fear

wonder (思う) [動] to be curious or uncertain about something

実際、その衝撃で彼女は息を呑み、何が起こったのかと思った。

and Toto put his cold little nose into her face and whined dismally.

put (押し当てる) [動] move something into a specified place

cold (冷たい) [形] having a low temperature

nose (鼻) [名] the part of the face that projects above the mouth and contains the nostrils

face (顔) [名] the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

whine (鳴く) [動] make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound

そしてトトは冷たい小さな鼻を彼女の顔に押し当てて、悲しげに鳴いた。

Dorothy sat up and noticed that the house was not moving;

sit up (起き上がる) [動] rise from a lying position to a sitting position

notice (気づく) [動] become aware of

move (動く) [動] change position or location

ドロシーは起き上がって、家が動いていないことに気づいた。

nor was it dark, for the bright sunshine came in at the window, flooding the little room.

nor (また) [接] and not; also not

bright (明るい) [形] giving out or reflecting much light; shining

sunshine (日差し) [名] direct sunlight unbroken by cloud, especially over a comparatively large area

come in (差し込む) [動] enter

window (窓) [名] an opening in a wall or roof that allows light and air to come in

flood (照らす) [動] fill or cover with water

暗くもなく、明るい日差しが窓から差し込んで小さな部屋を照らしていた。

She sprang from her bed and with Toto at her heels ran and opened the door.

spring (飛び起きる) [動] move or jump suddenly and quickly

heel (かかえる) [名] the end of a foot

open (開ける) [動] move a door or window so as to leave a space allowing access and vision

彼女はベッドから飛び起き、トトをかかえて走ってドアを開けた。

The little girl gave a cry of amazement and looked about her, her eyes growing bigger and bigger at the wonderful sights she saw.

little girl (少女) [名] a young female human being

give a cry (叫び声をあげる) [動] to utter a loud, sharp sound

amazement (驚き) [名] a feeling of great surprise or wonder

look about (見回す) [動] to look around

grow bigger (大きくなる) [動] to become larger

wonderful (素晴らしい) [形] extremely good; marvelous

sight (光景) [名] something that is seen

少女は驚きの叫び声をあげ、周りを見回した。目に映る素晴らしい光景に目がどんどん大きくなった。

The cyclone had set the house down very gently—for a cyclone—in the midst of a country of marvelous beauty.

set down (置く) [動] put something in a place

country (国) [名] a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory

竜巻は家をとても優しく、竜巻にしては、素晴らしい美しさの国の真ん中に置いた。

There were lovely patches of green sward all about, with stately trees bearing rich and luscious fruits.

lovely (美しい) [形] very beautiful

patch (広がり) [名] a small area of land

green sward (緑の芝生) [名] a grassy area

stately (立派な) [形] dignified and impressive in appearance or manner

bear (実る) [動] produce fruit

rich (豊か) [形] having a great deal of money or property

luscious (甘美な) [形] very sweet and pleasant to taste

周りには緑の芝生が美しく広がり、立派な木々には豊かで甘美な果実が実っていた。

Banks of gorgeous flowers were on every hand, and birds with rare and brilliant plumage sang and fluttered in the trees and bushes.

bank (土手) [名] a raised land alongside a river

gorgeous (豪華な) [形] very beautiful or attractive

flower (花) [名] the seed-bearing part of a plant

every hand (至る所) [名] all directions

rare (珍しい) [形] not common or usual

brilliant (鮮やかな) [形] very bright or vivid

plumage (羽毛) [名] a bird's feathers

sing (歌う) [動] make musical sounds with the voice

flutter (羽ばたく) [動] fly unsteadily or with a flapping motion

豪華な花々が至る所に咲き乱れ、珍しい鮮やかな羽毛の鳥たちが木々や茂みの中で歌い、羽ばたいていた。

A little way off was a small brook, rushing and sparkling along between green banks, and murmuring in a voice very grateful to a little girl who had lived so long on the dry, gray prairies.

a little way off (少し離れたところに) [副] a short distance away

brook (小川) [名] a small stream of water

rush (勢いよく流れる) [動] move with urgent haste

sparkle (きらめく) [動] shine brightly

murmur (つぶやく) [動] say something in a low voice

grateful (ありがたい) [形] thankful

少し離れたところには小さな小川があり、緑の土手の間を勢いよく流れ、きらめき、乾いた灰色の大草原に長く住んでいた少女にとってとてもありがたい声でつぶやいていた。

While she stood looking eagerly at the strange and beautiful sights, she noticed coming toward her a group of the queerest people she had ever seen.

look (見る) [動] direct one's gaze at

eagerly (熱心に) [副] in an eager manner

beautiful (美しい) [形] pleasing to the senses or the mind

notice (気がつく) [動] perceive or become aware of

toward (に向かって) [前] in the direction of

queer (奇妙な) [形] strange or odd

people (人々) [名] human beings in general or considered collectively

ever (今まで) [副] at any time in the past or future; on any occasion; at all

彼女が奇妙で美しい光景を熱心に見ている間に、彼女は今まで見た中で最も奇妙な人々の集団が彼女に向かって来るのに気がついた。

They were not as big as the grown folk she had always been used to;

be used to (見慣れている) [動] be familiar with something through repeated exposure

彼らは彼女がいつも見慣れていた大人ほど大きくはなかった。

but neither were they very small.

neither (どちらも) [接] not either; not one and not the other

しかし、彼らは非常に小さくもなかった。

In fact, they seemed about as tall as Dorothy, who was a well-grown child for her age, although they were, so far as looks go, many years older.

in fact (実際) [副] used to introduce a statement that is true

as tall as (同じくらいの背丈) [形] having the same height as

well-grown (成長した) [形] having grown well

age (年齢) [名] the number of years that a person has lived

so far as (見た目では) [副] to the extent or degree that

many years older (ずっと年上) [形] having lived for many years more than another person

実際、彼らは見た目ではずっと年上だったが、年齢の割に成長した子供だったドロシーと同じくらいの背丈だった。

Three were men and one a woman, and all were oddly dressed.

three (3人) [名] the number 3

one (1人) [名] the number 1

woman (女性) [名] an adult human female

all (みんな) [代] the whole amount of

oddly (奇妙に) [副] in a strange or unusual way

dressed (服装) [動] put clothes on

3人は男性で、1人は女性で、みんな奇妙な服装をしていた。

They wore round hats that rose to a small point a foot above their heads, with little bells around the brims that tinkled sweetly as they moved.

wear (かぶる) [動] have on one's person

rise (ある) [動] go up

foot (フィート) [名] a unit of length equal to 12 inches

head (頭) [名] the upper part of the human body

brim (つば) [名] the projecting edge of a hat

tinkle (鳴る) [動] make or cause to make a light, clear ringing sound

sweetly (甘く) [副] in a pleasing way

彼らは頭から1フィート上に小さな尖りがある丸い帽子をかぶっていて、つばの周りには小さな鈴がついていて、動くと甘い音が鳴った。

The hats of the men were blue;

hat (帽子) [名] a covering for the head

man (男性) [名] an adult male human being

blue (青) [形] of the color intermediate between green and violet, as of the sky or sea on a sunny day

男性の帽子は青で、

the little woman’s hat was white, and she wore a white gown that hung in pleats from her shoulders;

white (白) [形] of the color intermediate between black and gray

gown (ドレス) [名] a long dress

hang (垂れ下がる) [動] be suspended or supported from above

pleat (ひだ) [名] a fold in a garment, especially a skirt, made by doubling the material back on itself and stitching it in place

小さな女性の帽子は白で、肩からひだをなして垂れ下がる白いドレスを着ていた。

over it were sprinkled little stars that glistened in the sun like diamonds.

over (上に) [前] above or higher than

sprinkle (散りばめる) [動] scatter or throw in small drops or particles

star (星) [名] a large ball of gas that produces heat and light

glisten (輝く) [動] shine or sparkle

diamond (ダイヤモンド) [名] a hard, brilliant, precious stone consisting of pure carbon crystallized in the isometric system

その上には小さな星が散りばめられていて、太陽の下でダイヤモンドのように輝いていた。

The men were dressed in blue, of the same shade as their hats, and wore well-polished boots with a deep roll of blue at the tops.

dress (着る) [動] put clothes on

shade (色合い) [名] a color, especially with regard to its light and dark qualities

wear (履く) [動] have on one's feet or body

well-polished (よく磨かれた) [形] polished to a high degree

男性は帽子と同じ色合いの青い服を着て、上部に深い青のロールがあるよく磨かれたブーツを履いていた。

The men, Dorothy thought, were about as old as Uncle Henry, for two of them had beards.

old (年配) [形] having lived for a long time

two (二人) [名] the number 2

beard (ひげ) [名] the hair that grows on a man's face

男性は、ドロシーが思うに、ヘンリーおじさんと同じくらい年配で、そのうちの二人はひげを生やしていた。

But the little woman was doubtless much older: her face was covered with wrinkles, her hair was nearly white, and she walked rather stiffly.

doubtless (間違いなく) [副] without doubt; certainly

much (もっと) [副] to a great extent or degree

older (年配) [形] of an age greater than another

cover (しわだらけ) [動] be spread over the surface of

wrinkle (しわ) [名] a small fold or crease in the skin

walk (歩く) [動] move at a regular and fairly slow pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once

rather (かなり) [副] to some extent; slightly

stiffly (ぎこちない) [副] in a stiff manner

しかし、小さな女性は間違いなくもっと年配で、顔はしわだらけで、髪はほとんど白く、歩き方はかなりぎこちなかった。

When these people drew near the house where Dorothy was standing in the doorway, they paused and whispered among themselves, as if afraid to come farther.

draw near (近づく) [動] approach

pause (立ち止まる) [動] temporarily stop an activity

whisper (ひそひそと話す) [動] speak softly

among (間で) [前] in the middle of

themselves (彼ら自身) [代] the reflexive form of the third-person plural pronoun

afraid (恐れている) [形] filled with fear or apprehension

ドロシーが戸口に立っている家の近くまで来ると、彼らは立ち止まって、これ以上近づくのを恐れているかのように、ひそひそと話し合った。

But the little old woman walked up to Dorothy, made a low bow and said, in a sweet voice,

walk up to (歩いてくる) [動] approach someone

make a low bow (お辞儀をする) [動] bend the upper part of your body forward and down

say (言う) [動] express (something) in words

しかし、小さな老婦人はドロシーのところまで歩いてきて、深くお辞儀をして、優しい声で言った。

“You are welcome, most noble Sorceress, to the land of the Munchkins.

welcome (ようこそ) [形] received with gladness; given a glad reception

noble (高貴な) [形] belonging to a hereditary class with high social or political status; aristocratic

sorceress (魔法使い) [名] a woman who practices sorcery

「マンチキンの国へようこそ、最も高貴な魔法使いさま。

We are so grateful to you for having killed the Wicked Witch of the East, and for setting our people free from bondage.”

be grateful to (感謝している) [動] feel or show gratitude

kill (殺す) [動] cause the death of

set free (解放する) [動] release from captivity or slavery

東の悪い魔女を殺して、私たちの民を束縛から解放してくださったことに、とても感謝しています。」

Dorothy listened to this speech with wonder.

listen (聞く) [動] perceive with the ear the sound made by (someone or something)

speech (言葉) [名] the expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds

ドロシーはこの言葉を驚いて聞いた。

What could the little woman possibly mean by calling her a sorceress, and saying she had killed the Wicked Witch of the East?

call (呼ぶ) [動] give a name to

Wicked Witch of the East (東の悪い魔女) [名] a character in the story "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"

小さな老婦人が自分を魔法使いと呼び、東の悪い魔女を殺したと言うのは、いったいどういうことなのだろう?

Dorothy was an innocent, harmless little girl, who had been carried by a cyclone many miles from home;

innocent (無垢な) [形] not guilty of a crime or other wrong

harmless (無害な) [形] not able or likely to cause harm

home (家) [名] the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household

ドロシーは、無垢で無害な少女で、家から何マイルも離れたところまで竜巻に運ばれた。

and she had never killed anything in all her life.

anything (何も) [代] something, no matter what

life (人生) [名] the period of time during which a person is alive

そして、彼女は人生で何も殺したことがなかった。

But the little woman evidently expected her to answer;

evidently (明らかに) [副] in a way that is obvious or easily seen or understood

expect (期待する) [動] regard something as likely to happen

しかし、小さな老婦人は明らかに彼女が答えるのを期待していた。

so Dorothy said, with hesitation,

so (だから) [接] for that reason; therefore

with hesitation (ためらいながら) [副] in a hesitant manner

だからドロシーはためらいながら言った。

“You are very kind; but there must be some mistake.

kind (親切) [形] showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature

mistake (間違い) [名] an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong

「あなたはとても親切です。でも何かの間違いがあるに違いありません。

I have not killed anything.”

私は何も殺していません。」

“Your house did, anyway,” replied the little old woman, with a laugh;

reply (答える) [動] say something in response

「とにかくあなたの家が殺したのよ」と小さな老婦人は笑いながら答えた。

“and that is the same thing.

same (同じ) [形] not different or other; identical

「それは同じことよ。

See!” she continued, pointing to the corner of the house;

continue (続ける) [動] persist in an activity or process

見て!」と彼女は続け、家の角を指さした。

“there are her two toes, still sticking out from under a block of wood.”

there be (ある) [動] exist

two (二本) [形] one more than one

toe (足の指) [名] one of the five digits at the end of the foot

still (まだ) [副] up to and including the present time

stick out (突き出る) [動] project beyond the main body or surface

block (ブロック) [名] a large solid piece of a hard material

「彼女の二本の足の指がまだ木のブロックの下から突き出ているよ。」

Dorothy looked, and gave a little cry of fright.

give (あげる) [動] cause to have or receive

cry (叫び声) [名] a loud inarticulate utterance of pain or other strong emotion

ドロシーは見て、恐怖のあまり小さな叫び声をあげた。

There, indeed, just under the corner of the great beam the house rested on, two feet were sticking out, shod in silver shoes with pointed toes.

there (そこに) [副] in or at that place

indeed (確かに) [副] really; truly; in fact

just (ちょうど) [副] exactly; precisely

under (下に) [前] below or beneath

beam (梁) [名] a long piece of wood or metal used to support a structure

rest (乗っかっている) [動] be supported by

foot (足) [名] the end of the leg on which a person or animal stands or walks

stick out (突き出ている) [動] project or extend beyond the main body or surface

silver (銀の) [形] made of or colored like silver

shoe (靴) [名] an outer covering for the foot, typically made of leather, with a sturdy sole and heel

point (とがった) [動] direct or aim

確かに、家が乗っかっている大きな梁の角のすぐ下に、先のとがった銀の靴を履いた二本の足が突き出ていた。

“Oh, dear! oh, dear!” cried Dorothy, clasping her hands together in dismay;

oh, dear (ああ、大変) [間] an expression of surprise, disappointment, or disgust

cry (叫ぶ) [動] to say something loudly

clasp (握りしめる) [動] to hold something tightly

dismay (狼狽) [名] a feeling of fear or shock, especially at something unexpected

「ああ、大変! ああ、大変!」ドロシーは狼狽して両手を握りしめて叫んだ。

“the house must have fallen on her.

must (違いない) [助] be obliged to; be compelled to

on (上に) [前] in or into a position on top of

「家が彼女の上に落ちたに違いないよ。

Whatever shall we do?”

whatever (どうしたらいいの) [代] no matter what

shall (しましょう) [助] expressing a strong intention or determination

どうしたらいいの?」

“There is nothing to be done,” said the little woman, calmly.

be done (できる) [動] be finished or completed

「何もできることはないよ」と小柄な女性は落ち着いて言った。

“But who was she?” asked Dorothy.

ask (尋ねる) [動] say something in order to obtain an answer or some information

「でも、彼女は誰だったの?」とドロシーは尋ねた。

“She was the Wicked Witch of the East, as I said,” answered the little woman.

answer (答える) [動] say something in reply

little woman (小柄な女性) [名] a woman who is small in stature

「彼女は東の悪い魔女だったよ、言ったように」と小柄な女性は答えた。

“She has held all the Munchkins in bondage for many years, making them slave for her night and day.

hold (束縛する) [動] keep in a certain state or position

bondage (束縛) [名] the state of being a slave

many years (長年) [名] a long period of time

slave (奴隷) [名] a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them

「彼女は長年マンチキンを束縛し、昼も夜も奴隷にしていた。

Now they are all set free, and are grateful to you for the favour.”

favour (恩恵) [名] a kind or helpful act

今や彼らは皆自由の身となり、あなたに感謝しているよ。」

“Who are the Munchkins?” enquired Dorothy.

enquire (尋ねる) [動] ask about something

「マンチキンって誰?」とドロシーは尋ねた。

“They are the people who live in this land of the East, where the Wicked Witch ruled.”

live (住む) [動] have as one's permanent home

land (国) [名] the territory occupied by a nation

rule (支配する) [動] exercise ultimate power or authority over

「彼らは東のこの国に住む人々で、悪い魔女が支配していたよ。」

“Are you a Munchkin?” asked Dorothy.

「あなたはマンチキン?」とドロシーは尋ねた。

“No; but I am their friend, although I live in the land of the North.

no (いいえ) [副] a negative answer

but (でも) [接] on the contrary; yet; however

friend (友達) [名] a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection

「いいえ、私は北の国に住んでいるけど、彼らの友達よ。

When they saw the Witch of the East was dead the Munchkins sent a swift messenger to me, and I came at once.

Witch of the East (東の魔女) [名] a character in the story

send (送る) [動] cause to go or be taken to a destination; arrange for the delivery of

swift (速い) [形] moving or capable of moving with great speed

messenger (メッセンジャー) [名] a person who carries a message

東の魔女が死んだのを見て、マンチキンは私に速いメッセンジャーを送り、私はすぐに来たの。

I am the Witch of the North.”

I (私) [代] the speaker

be (~である) [動] to be

the Witch of the North (北の魔女) [名] a witch who lives in the north

私は北の魔女よ。」

“Oh, gracious!” cried Dorothy;

oh (あら) [間] an expression of surprise, disappointment, or disgust

gracious (まぁ) [形] showing kindness and courtesy

「あら、まぁ!」とドロシーは叫んだ。

“are you a real witch?”

witch (魔女) [名] a woman who practices witchcraft

「あなたは本物の魔女なの?」

“Yes, indeed;” answered the little woman.

yes (そう) [副] a word used to give a positive response

indeed (本当に) [副] used to emphasize a statement or response

「そうよ、本当に」と小さな女性は答えた。

“But I am a Good Witch, and the people love me.

good (良い) [形] to be desired or approved of

「でも私は良い魔女で、人々は私を愛しているよ。

I am not as powerful as the Wicked Witch was who ruled here, or I should have set the people free myself.”

powerful (強い) [形] having great power or strength

Wicked Witch (悪い魔女) [名] a character in the story

私はここを支配していた悪い魔女ほど強くはないの、そうでなければ私は自分で人々を解放していたよ。」

“But I thought all witches were wicked,” said the girl, who was half frightened at facing a real witch.

wicked (悪い) [形] morally bad

half (半分) [名] one of two equal parts that together form a whole

frightened (おびえる) [動] be afraid of

face (向き合う) [動] be opposite to or facing

real (本物) [形] not imitation or artificial; genuine

「でも魔女はみんな悪いものだと思ってた」と少女は言った。本物の魔女と向き合うことに半分おびえていた。

“Oh, no; that is a great mistake.

no (違う) [間] a negative response

that (それは) [代] the thing that is mentioned

「ああ、違うよ、それは大きな間違いよ。

There were only four witches in all the Land of Oz, and two of them, those who live in the North and the South, are Good Witches.

Land of Oz (オズの国) [名] a fictional country created by L. Frank Baum

Good Witches (良い魔女) [名] witches who use their powers for good

オズの国には全部で四人の魔女しかいなかったの、そのうちの二人、北と南に住んでいるのは良い魔女よ。

I know this is true, for I am one of them myself and cannot be mistaken.

know (知っている) [動] be aware of

true (本当) [形] being in accordance with fact or reality

cannot (はずがない) [助] be not able to

mistake (間違える) [動] be wrong about

これが本当だと知っているよ、だって私自身その一人で間違えるはずがないよ。

Those who dwelt in the East and the West were, indeed, wicked witches;

dwell (住む) [動] live in a place

East (東) [名] the direction toward the rising sun

West (西) [名] the direction toward the setting sun

東と西に住んでいるのは、確かに悪い魔女よ。

but now that you have killed one of them, there is but one Wicked Witch in all the Land of Oz—the one who lives in the West.”

but now (でも今) [接] however, at the present time

there is (いる) [動] be or exist

the one (一人) [名] the lowest cardinal number

でも、あなたがそのうちの一人を殺したから、オズの国には西に住んでいる一人の悪い魔女しかいないよ。」

“But,” said Dorothy, after a moment’s thought, “Aunt Em has told me that the witches were all dead—years and years ago.”

year (年) [名] the time it takes the earth to make one complete orbit of the sun

「でも」ドロシーは少し考えてから言った、「エムおばさんは魔女はみんな何年も前に死んだって言ってたよ。」

“Who is Aunt Em?” enquired the little old woman.

「エムおばさんって誰?」と小さな老婦人は尋ねた。

“She is my aunt who lives in Kansas, where I came from.”

aunt (おばさん) [名] the sister of one's father or mother

come from (来た) [動] move or travel toward or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker

「私のおばさんで、私が来たカンザスに住んでるの。」

The Witch of the North seemed to think for a time, with her head bowed and her eyes upon the ground.

Witch of the North (北の魔女) [名] a character in the story

seem (思われる) [動] appear to be

for a time (しばらく) [副] for a short period of time

with her head bowed (頭を垂れて) [副] with her head bent forward

her eyes upon the ground (地面を見つめながら) [副] with her eyes looking at the ground

北の魔女は頭を垂れて地面を見つめながら、しばらく考えたようだった。

Then she looked up and said,

look up (顔を上げる) [動] raise one's head

それから顔を上げて言った。

“I do not know where Kansas is, for I have never heard that country mentioned before.

do not know (知らない) [動] be not aware of

「カンザスがどこにあるか知らないよ、だってそんな国の名前を聞いたことがないもの。

But tell me, is it a civilized country?”

civilized (文明国) [形] having a high level of culture and development

でも教えて、そこは文明国なの?」

“Oh, yes;”

yes (そうよ) [間] an expression of agreement or acceptance

「ああ、そうよ」

replied Dorothy.

ドロシーは答えた。

“Then that accounts for it.

account for (説明がつく) [動] to be the explanation for

「それなら説明がつくよ。

In the civilized countries I believe there are no witches left, nor wizards, nor sorceresses, nor magicians.

believe (思う) [動] accept that (something) is true, especially without proof

wizard (魔法使い) [名] a man who has magical powers

sorceress (魔術師) [名] a woman who has magical powers

magician (魔法使い) [名] a person with magical powers

文明国には魔女も魔法使いも魔術師も魔法使いも残っていないと思うよ。

But, you see, the Land of Oz has never been civilized, for we are cut off from all the rest of the world.

be civilized (文明化される) [動] bring to a stage of social, cultural, and moral development considered to be more advanced

cut off (切り離される) [動] separate or isolate from the main part

でも、オズの国は文明化されたことがないの、だって私たちは世界の他の国々から切り離されているんだもの。

Therefore we still have witches and wizards amongst us.”

だから私たちの間にはまだ魔女や魔法使いがいるのよ。」

“Who are the wizards?” asked Dorothy.

「魔法使いって誰?」とドロシーは尋ねた。

“Oz himself is the Great Wizard,” answered the Witch, sinking her voice to a whisper.

Oz (オズ) [名] a fictional land created by L. Frank Baum

himself (自身) [代] the male person or animal previously mentioned

Great Wizard (偉大な魔法使い) [名] a powerful wizard

sink (ひそめる) [動] go down below the surface of something

whisper (ささやき) [名] a soft or confidential tone of voice

「オズ自身が偉大な魔法使いよ」と魔女は声をひそめて答えた。

“He is more powerful than all the rest of us together.

rest (残り) [名] the remaining part of something

「彼は私たちみんなを合わせたよりも強いのよ。

He lives in the City of Emeralds.”

City of Emeralds (エメラルドの都) [名] the capital city of the fictional Land of Oz in L. Frank Baum's classic children's series of Oz books

彼はエメラルドの都に住んでいるよ。」

Dorothy was going to ask another question, but just then the Munchkins, who had been standing silently by, gave a loud shout and pointed to the corner of the house where the Wicked Witch had been lying.

going to (しようとする) [助] have something already planned or arranged; have something that is bound to happen; will

question (質問) [名] a statement asking for something and expecting an answer

just then (ちょうどその時) [副] at that very moment

silently (黙って) [副] without any sound

loud (大きな) [形] producing or capable of producing much noise

shout (叫び) [名] a loud cry or yell

lie (横たわる) [動] be in or assume a horizontal or resting position

ドロシーは別の質問をしようとしたが、ちょうどその時、黙って立っていたマンチキンたちが大声で叫び、邪悪な魔女が横たわっていた家の角を指さした。

“What is it?” asked the little old woman;

what (何事) [名] the thing that is or has been mentioned or referred to

「何事?」と老婦人は尋ねた。

and looked, and began to laugh.

begin (始める) [動] perform the first part of an action

そして見て、笑い始めた。

The feet of the dead Witch had disappeared entirely and nothing was left but the silver shoes.

dead (死んだ) [形] no longer alive

disappear (消える) [動] cease to be visible

entirely (完全に) [副] completely; totally

silver (銀) [名] a white shiny metal

死んだ魔女の足は完全に消え、銀の靴以外何も残っていなかった。

“She was so old,” explained the Witch of the North, “that she dried up quickly in the sun.

so old (とても年寄り) [形] very old

dry up (干からびる) [動] become dry

「彼女はとても年寄りだったから」と北の魔女は説明した。「太陽の下ですぐに干からびてしまったの。

That is the end of her.

that (これで) [代] the person or thing mentioned before

be the end of (終わりよ) [動] be the last of

これで彼女は終わりよ。

But the silver shoes are yours, and you shall have them to wear.”

yours (あなたのもの) [代] belonging to or connected with the person or thing mentioned

でも銀の靴はあなたのものよ、履いていいからね。」

She reached down and picked up the shoes, and after shaking the dust out of them handed them to Dorothy.

reach down (手を伸ばす) [動] stretch one's hand downward

pick up (拾う) [動] take hold of something and lift it up

hand (渡す) [動] give or pass with the hand

彼女は手を伸ばして靴を拾い、ほこりを払ってからドロシーに渡した。

“The Witch of the East was proud of those silver shoes,” said one of the Munchkins;

be proud of (自慢にする) [動] be pleased about something that you have done or that is connected with you

「東の魔女はあの銀の靴を自慢にしていたんだ」とマンチキンの一人がいいました。

“and there is some charm connected with them;

charm (魔法) [名] a quality that attracts and pleases people

「それに何か魔法がかかっているんだ。

but what it is we never knew.”

what (どんな) [代] the thing that

でもどんな魔法かはわからないんだ。」

Dorothy carried the shoes into the house and placed them on the table.

place (置く) [動] put something in a particular position

ドロシーは靴を家の中に運び、テーブルの上に置きました。

Then she came out again to the Munchkins and said,

come out (出てくる) [動] move or travel from inside to outside

それから彼女はまたマンチキンたちのところへ出てきて、言いました。

“I am anxious to get back to my aunt and uncle, for I am sure they will worry about me.

anxious (心配している) [形] feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease

get back (帰る) [動] return to a place

uncle (おじ) [名] the brother of one's father or mother or the husband of one's aunt

「おじとおばのところへ帰りたいの。きっと心配しているよ。

Can you help me find my way?”

find one's way (道を探す) [動] to find the way to a place

help (手伝う) [動] make it easier for someone to do something by sharing work or providing knowledge or tools

道を探すのを手伝ってもらえませんか?」

The Munchkins and the Witch first looked at one another, and then at Dorothy, and then shook their heads.

first (まず) [副] before anything else; initially

one another (お互い) [代] each other

マンチキンたちと魔女は、まずお互いを見合い、それからドロシーを見て、それから首を横に振りました。

“At the East, not far from here,” said one, “there is a great desert, and none could live to cross it.”

at the East (東の方に) [名] the direction toward the rising sun

not far from here (ここからそう遠くない) [副] a short distance away

desert (砂漠) [名] a dry, sandy region of little rainfall, extreme temperature, and sparse vegetation

none (誰も) [代] not one; not any

cross (横断する) [動] go or extend across

「ここからそう遠くない東の方に、」と一人が言いました。「大きな砂漠があって、誰も生きてそこを横断することはできないのです。」

“It is the same at the South,” said another, “for I have been there and seen it.

the same (同じ) [形] not different or changed

another (別の人) [名] a different person

「南も同じです、」と別の人が言いました。「私はそこに行って見てきました。

The South is the country of the Quadlings.”

南はクアドリングの国です。」

“I am told,” said the third man, “that it is the same at the West.

be told (聞く) [動] be informed of something

third (三人目) [形] coming after two others in a series

「聞いた話では、」と三人目が言いました。「西も同じだそうです。

And that country, where the Winkies live, is ruled by the Wicked Witch of the West, who would make you her slave if you passed her way.”

Winkie (ウィンキー) [名] a member of a tribe of people who live in the western part of the Land of Oz

Wicked Witch of the West (西の悪い魔女) [名] a character in the Oz books

ウィンキーの住むあの国は西の悪い魔女に支配されていて、もしそこを通ったら奴隷にされてしまうでしょう。」

“The North is my home,” said the old lady, “and at its edge is the same great desert that surrounds this Land of Oz.

surround (取り囲む) [動] be around something on all sides

「北は私の故郷です、」と老婦人は言いました。「その端にはこのオズの国を取り囲むのと同じ大砂漠があります。

I’m afraid, my dear, you will have to live with us.”

be afraid (残念ですが) [動] feel fear or worry

live with (暮らす) [動] share a home with

残念ですが、あなたは私たちと暮らすことになるでしょう。」

Dorothy began to sob, at this, for she felt lonely among all these strange people.

sob (すすり泣く) [動] cry with short convulsive gasps

among (の中で) [前] in the middle of; surrounded by

ドロシーはこれを聞いてすすり泣き始めました。なぜなら、彼女はこれらの見知らぬ人々の中で孤独を感じたからです。

Her tears seemed to grieve the kind-hearted Munchkins, for they immediately took out their handkerchiefs and began to weep also.

tear (涙) [名] a drop of the saline fluid secreted by the lacrimal glands

grieve (悲しませたらしく) [動] cause to feel grief

kind-hearted (心優しい) [形] having or showing a kind and sympathetic nature

immediately (すぐに) [副] at once; without delay

handkerchief (ハンカチ) [名] a square of cloth used for wiping the nose or mouth

彼女の涙は心優しいマンチキンたちを悲しませたらしく、彼らはすぐにハンカチを取り出して泣き始めました。

As for the little old woman, she took off her cap and balanced the point on the end of her nose, while she counted “one, two, three” in a solemn voice.

as for (~については) [前] with regard to; concerning

take off (脱ぐ) [動] remove an item of clothing

cap (帽子) [名] a head covering with a brim and no earflaps

balance (乗せる) [動] keep or put (something) in a state of equilibrium

point (先) [名] the sharp or tapered end of something

count (数える) [動] say the numbers one after another in ascending order

two (2) [数] one more than one; half of four

three (3) [数] one more than two; half of six

小さな老婦人は帽子を脱いで、鼻の先にその尖った部分を乗せ、厳かな声で「1、2、3」と数えました。

At once the cap changed to a slate, on which was written in big, white chalk marks:

at once (すぐに) [副] immediately

change (変わる) [動] become different

slate (石板) [名] a piece of slate used as a writing surface

write (書く) [動] mark (letters, words, or other symbols) on a surface, typically paper, with a pen, pencil, or similar implement

するとすぐに帽子は石板に変わり、そこには大きな白いチョークでこう書かれていました。

“LET DOROTHY GO TO THE CITY OF EMERALDS.”

let (行かせよ) [動] allow to

go (行く) [動] move or travel from one place to another

「ドロシーをエメラルドの都に行かせよ」

The little old woman took the slate from her nose, and having read the words on it, asked,

take (取る) [動] get into one's possession, power, or control

read (読む) [動] look at and understand the meaning of written or printed words

word (言葉) [名] a unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that functions as a principal carrier of meaning

小さな老婦人は鼻から石板を取って、そこに書かれた言葉を読んでから尋ねました。

“Is your name Dorothy, my dear?”

name (名前) [名] a word or set of words using which a person is referred to

dear (お嬢ちゃん) [名] a term of endearment

「あなたの名前はドロシーなの、お嬢ちゃん?」

“Yes,” answered the child, looking up and drying her tears.

dry (拭く) [動] remove moisture from

「はい」と子供は答え、顔を上げて涙を拭いました。

“Then you must go to the City of Emeralds.

「それなら、あなたはエメラルドの都に行かなくてはならないよ。

Perhaps Oz will help you.”

perhaps (おそらく) [副] possibly; maybe

おそらくオズがあなたを助けてくれるでしょう。」

“Where is this City?” asked Dorothy.

where (どこ) [副] in or to what place or position

city (都) [名] a large human settlement

「その都はどこにあるの?」とドロシーは尋ねました。

“It is exactly in the center of the country, and is ruled by Oz, the Great Wizard I told you of.”

exactly (ちょうど) [副] precisely; accurately

「それはこの国のちょうど真ん中にあり、私があなたに話した偉大な魔法使いオズによって支配されています。」

“Is he a good man?” enquired the girl, anxiously.

anxiously (心配そうに) [副] in a worried or nervous way

「彼は良い人ですか?」と少女は心配そうに尋ねました。

“He is a good Wizard.

「彼は良い魔法使いです。

Whether he is a man or not I cannot tell, for I have never seen him.”

whether (かどうか) [接] if

cannot tell (わかりません) [動] be unable to say or predict

彼が人間かどうかは、私は彼を見たことがないのでわかりません。」

“How can I get there?” asked Dorothy.

get there (そこへ行く) [動] arrive at a place

「どうやってそこへ行けるの?」とドロシーは尋ねました。

“You must walk. It is a long journey, through a country that is sometimes pleasant and sometimes dark and terrible.

journey (旅) [名] a long and difficult process of personal change and development

sometimes (時々) [副] occasionally; at times

pleasant (楽しい) [形] giving a feeling of happy satisfaction or enjoyment

「歩いて行かなくてはなりません。長い旅で、時には楽しい国を通り、時には暗く恐ろしい国を通ります。

However, I will use all the magic arts I know of to keep you from harm.”

use (使う) [動] convert to one's own purposes

keep (守る) [動] cause to remain in a specified state

harm (危害) [名] physical or mental damage or injury

しかし、私はあなたが危害を受けないように、私が知っているすべての魔法の術を使います。」

“Won’t you go with me?” pleaded the girl, who had begun to look upon the little old woman as her only friend.

go with (一緒に行く) [動] accompany

plead (懇願する) [動] make an emotional appeal

look upon (考える) [動] regard or consider in a specified way

only (唯一の) [形] being the only one

「一緒に行ってくれませんか?」と少女は懇願しました。少女は小さな老婦人を唯一の友人と考え始めていました。

“No, I cannot do that,” she replied;

cannot (できません) [助] be unable to

do (する) [動] perform or execute

「いいえ、それはできません」と彼女は答えました。

“but I will give you my kiss, and no one will dare injure a person who has been kissed by the Witch of the North.”

kiss (キス) [名] a touch with the lips in affection, greeting, or as a sign of sexual desire

dare (あえて) [動] have the courage to do something new, dangerous, or exciting

injure (傷つける) [動] cause physical harm to

person (人) [名] a human being regarded as an individual

「でも、あなたにキスをあげましょう。北の魔女にキスされた人を傷つける者は誰もいません。」

She came close to Dorothy and kissed her gently on the forehead.

come close to (近づく) [動] move or travel toward

kiss (キスをする) [動] touch or caress with the lips

forehead (額) [名] the part of the face above the eyes

彼女はドロシーに近づき、額に優しくキスをしました。

Where her lips touched the girl they left a round, shining mark, as Dorothy found out soon after.

where (ところに) [副] in or to the place that

touch (触れる) [動] come into or be in contact with

round (丸く) [形] having a circular shape

shining (輝く) [形] giving out or reflecting much light; bright

mark (跡) [名] a trace or sign of something

find out (気づく) [動] discover or notice something

彼女の唇が少女に触れたところには、ドロシーがすぐに気づいたように、丸く輝く跡が残りました。

“The road to the City of Emeralds is paved with yellow brick,” said the Witch;

yellow brick (黄色いレンガ) [名] a brick that is yellow in color

「エメラルドの都への道は黄色いレンガで舗装されている」と魔女は言いました。

“so you cannot miss it.

miss (見逃す) [動] fail to see, hear, or notice

「だから見逃すことはないよ。

When you get to Oz do not be afraid of him, but tell your story and ask him to help you.

get to (着く) [動] arrive at

be afraid of (恐れる) [動] be scared of

tell (話す) [動] communicate with words

ask (求める) [動] request something from someone

オズに着いたら彼を恐れずに、あなたの話をして助けを求めなさい。

Good-bye, my dear.”

good-bye (さようなら) [間] a phrase used to express a farewell

dear (愛しい人) [名] a beloved person

さようなら、私の愛しい人。」

The three Munchkins bowed low to her and wished her a pleasant journey, after which they walked away through the trees.

wish (祈る) [動] want something to happen or be the case

after which (その後) [接] after that; afterwards

walk away (歩いて去って行く) [動] leave a place by walking

三人のマンチキンは彼女に深々とお辞儀をして、楽しい旅を祈り、その後木々の間を歩いて去って行きました。

The Witch gave Dorothy a friendly little nod, whirled around on her left heel three times, and straightway disappeared, much to the surprise of little Toto, who barked after her loudly enough when she had gone, because he had been afraid even to growl while she stood by.

friendly (友好的な) [形] kind and pleasant

nod (会釈) [名] a gesture in which the head is tilted downward

left (左) [形] on or to the side of the body that is to the north when the person is facing east

heel (かかと) [名] the end of a person's foot below the ankle

three (三) [数] one more than two

straightway (すぐに) [副] without delay

much (とても) [副] to a great extent

surprise (驚き) [名] a feeling of sudden wonder or astonishment

enough (十分に) [副] to the required degree or extent

gone (去った) [動] leave a place

because (ので) [接] for the reason that

afraid (恐れる) [形] filled with fear

even (さえ) [副] to the extent of

growl (うなり声を上げる) [動] make a low guttural sound of anger

while (間) [接] during the time that

stand by (立っている) [動] be present but not taking part

魔女はドロシーに友好的な小さな会釈をして、左かかとで三回ぐるぐる回り、すぐに姿を消しました。小さなトトは、彼女が立っている間はうなり声を上げることさえ恐れていたので、彼女が去った後で大声で吠えました。

But Dorothy, knowing her to be a witch, had expected her to disappear in just that way, and was not surprised in the least.

expect (予期する) [動] regard as likely to happen

least (少しも) [副] to the smallest extent or degree

しかしドロシーは、彼女が魔女であることを知っていたので、彼女がちょうどそのように姿を消すことを予期していて、少しも驚きませんでした。

3: HOW DOROTHY SAVED THE SCARECROW

3 (3) [他] three

Scarecrow (カカシ) [名] a figure of a man made of straw and old clothes and put in a field to scare birds away

3:ドロシーがカカシを救った方法

When Dorothy was left alone she began to feel hungry.

be left alone (一人になる) [動] be without company

feel hungry (空腹を感じる) [動] have a need for food

ドロシーが一人になると、空腹を感じ始めました。

So she went to the cupboard and cut herself some bread, which she spread with butter.

go to (行く) [動] move or travel toward

cut (切る) [動] divide or separate with a sharp-edged tool

bread (パン) [名] a food made of flour or meal that has been mixed with a liquid, usually water, and kneaded, shaped, and baked

spread (塗る) [動] apply or cover a surface with a thin layer of something

そこで彼女は食器棚に行き、パンを切ってバターを塗りました。

She gave some to Toto, and taking a pail from the shelf she carried it down to the little brook and filled it with clear, sparkling water.

fill (満たす) [動] make or become full

彼女はトトに少しあげて、棚からバケツを取り、それを小さな小川まで運び、澄んだきらめく水で満たしました。

Toto ran over to the trees and began to bark at the birds sitting there.

run over (走り寄る) [動] move quickly

bird (鳥) [名] a warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate distinguished by having feathers and wings

トトは木々まで走り、そこにいる鳥に向かって吠え始めました。

Dorothy went to get him, and saw such delicious fruit hanging from the branches that she gathered some of it, finding it just what she wanted to help out her breakfast.

go to get (連れに行く) [動] go to fetch

delicious (おいしそうな) [形] very pleasant to the taste

fruit (果物) [名] the sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food

hang (ぶら下がる) [動] be suspended or held up

branch (枝) [名] a woody stem growing from the trunk or main stem of a tree or shrub

gather (摘み取る) [動] bring together or collect

want (思う) [動] feel a need or a wish for

ドロシーは彼を連れに行こうとすると、枝からぶら下がっているとてもおいしそうな果物を見つけ、それを少し摘み取りました。朝食にちょうどいいと思いました。

Then she went back to the house, and having helped herself and Toto to a good drink of the cool, clear water, she set about making ready for the journey to the City of Emeralds.

go back (戻る) [動] return to a place

drink (飲む) [動] take liquid into the mouth and swallow

set about (取りかかる) [動] start doing something

それから彼女は家に戻り、自分とトトが冷たい澄んだ水を飲むのを手伝って、エメラルドの都への旅の準備に取りかかりました。

Dorothy had only one other dress, but that happened to be clean and was hanging on a peg beside her bed.

have (持っている) [動] possess, own, or hold

only (しか) [副] no more than; solely

other (もう一着) [形] different from the one already mentioned

dress (服) [名] a one-piece garment for a woman or girl

happen (たまたま) [動] take place or occur

clean (きれい) [形] free from dirt, marks, or stains

ドロシーにはもう一着しか服がありませんでしたが、それはたまたまきれいで、ベッドの横の釘に掛けてありました。

It was gingham, with checks of white and blue;

gingham (ギンガム) [名] a cotton fabric with a checked pattern

それはギンガムで、白と青のチェック柄でした。

and although the blue was somewhat faded with many washings, it was still a pretty frock.

although (にもかかわらず) [接] in spite of the fact that

somewhat (少し) [副] to a small extent

fade (色あせる) [動] lose brightness or vividness

many (何度も) [形] a large number of

washing (洗濯) [名] the action of washing something

still (それでも) [副] nevertheless; yet; even so

frock (ワンピース) [名] a woman's or girl's dress

青は何度も洗濯して少し色あせていましたが、それでもきれいなワンピースでした。

The girl washed herself carefully, dressed herself in the clean gingham, and tied her pink sunbonnet on her head.

carefully (念入りに) [副] in a careful manner

tie (結ぶ) [動] fasten or secure with a cord, string, or lace

少女は念入りに体を洗い、きれいなギンガムを着て、ピンクのサンボネットを頭に結びました。

She took a little basket and filled it with bread from the cupboard, laying a white cloth over the top.

basket (バスケット) [名] a container made from wood, straw, or other flexible material with an open top, used to carry things

lay (かける) [動] put or set down

cloth (布) [名] a piece of woven or knitted material

彼女は小さなバスケットを取り、食器棚からパンを入れて、上から白い布をかけました。

Then she looked down at her feet and noticed how old and worn her shoes were.

look down (見下ろす) [動] direct one's gaze downward

old (古い) [形] having lived or existed for a long time

worn (すり切れた) [形] damaged or deteriorated by wear or use

それから彼女は自分の足元を見下ろし、自分の靴がどれほど古くてすり切れているかに気づきました。

“They surely will never do for a long journey, Toto,” she said.

surely (きっと) [副] certainly; definitely

long journey (長い旅) [名] a long trip

「こんな靴じゃ長い旅には耐えられないよね、トト」と彼女は言いました。

And Toto looked up into her face with his little black eyes and wagged his tail to show he knew what she meant.

look up (見上げる) [動] direct one's gaze upward

wag (振る) [動] move or cause to move up and down or from side to side

tail (しっぽ) [名] the posterior prolongation of the body of some animals

show (示す) [動] demonstrate or make evident by argument or reasoning

mean (言う) [動] intend to convey, indicate, or refer to (something)

トトは小さな黒い目で彼女の顔を見上げ、彼女の言うことが理解できたことを示すためにしっぽを振りました。

At that moment Dorothy saw lying on the table the silver shoes that had belonged to the Witch of the East.

at that moment (その瞬間) [副] at that time

belong (ものだった) [動] be the property of

その瞬間、ドロシーはテーブルの上に東の魔女のものだった銀の靴が置いてあるのを見ました。

“I wonder if they will fit me,” she said to Toto.

fit (合う) [動] be of the right shape and size

「私に合うかしら」と彼女はトトに言いました。

“They would be just the thing to take a long walk in, for they could not wear out.”

just the thing (ちょうどいい) [名] exactly what is needed

take a long walk (長い道のりを歩く) [動] walk for a long time

wear out (すり減る) [動] become used up or worn out

「長い道のりを歩くにはちょうどいいよね、だってすり減らないんだもの」

She took off her old leather shoes and tried on the silver ones, which fitted her as well as if they had been made for her.

leather (革) [名] a material made from the skin of an animal

try on (試着する) [動] put on an item of clothing to see if it fits or suits you

as well as (まるで) [接] in addition to; also

make (作る) [動] create or produce something

彼女は古い革靴を脱いで銀の靴を試着しました。それはまるで彼女のために作られたかのように彼女にぴったりでした。

Finally she picked up her basket.

finally (最後に) [副] after a long time, or at the end of a series of events

最後に彼女はバスケットを拾いました。

“Come along, Toto,” she said, “we will go to the Emerald City and ask the Great Oz how to get back to Kansas again.”

come along (おいで) [動] come with someone

Emerald City (エメラルドの都) [名] the capital city of the Land of Oz

Great Oz (偉大なオズ) [名] the ruler of the Land of Oz

「おいで、トト」と彼女は言いました。「エメラルドの都に行って、偉大なオズにカンザスに戻る方法を聞きましょう。」

She closed the door, locked it, and put the key carefully in the pocket of her dress.

lock (かける) [動] fasten or secure (something) with a lock

put (入れる) [動] move something to a place

carefully (注意深く) [副] taking care to avoid damage or risk

pocket (ポケット) [名] a small bag sewn into or on clothing so as to form part of it, used for carrying small articles

彼女はドアを閉め、鍵をかけ、鍵をドレスのポケットに注意深く入れました。

And so, with Toto trotting along soberly behind her, she started on her journey.

with (連れて) [前] accompanied by

trot (歩き回る) [動] run at a moderate pace

soberly (落ち着いて) [副] in a serious, sensible, and solemn manner

そして、トトが後ろで落ち着いて歩き回る中、彼女は旅を始めました。

There were several roads near by, but it did not take her long to find the one paved with yellow brick.

several (いくつかの) [形] more than two but not very many

road (道) [名] a way on land between two places that has been paved to allow travel by transport

near (近く) [副] not far away

take (かかる) [動] require

pave (舗装する) [動] cover with a hard surface of stone or concrete

brick (レンガ) [名] a small rectangular block of fired or sun-dried clay, used in building

近くに道がいくつかありましたが、黄色いレンガで舗装された道を見つけるのにそれほど時間はかかりませんでした。

Within a short time she was walking briskly toward the Emerald City, her silver shoes tinkling merrily on the hard, yellow roadbed.

within a short time (すぐに) [副] in a short time; soon

briskly (元気に) [副] quickly and energetically

hard (固い) [形] firm or solid to the touch; not soft

yellow (黄色い) [形] of the color intermediate between green and orange in the spectrum, a primary subtractive color complementary to blue

roadbed (路盤) [名] the foundation of a road or railway

すぐに彼女はエメラルドの都に向かって元気に歩き、銀の靴は固い黄色い路盤の上で陽気に音を立てました。

The sun shone bright and the birds sang sweet and Dorothy did not feel nearly so bad as you might think a little girl would who had been suddenly whisked away from her own country and set down in the midst of a strange land.

shine (輝く) [動] be bright; emit or reflect light

sweet (甘い) [形] having a pleasant taste like that of sugar or honey

bad (悪い) [形] of poor quality; unsatisfactory

would (だろう) [助] used to express a strong intention or determination

whisk (連れ去る) [動] move or cause to move quickly and lightly with a sweeping motion

away (離れる) [副] from a place

own (自分の) [形] belonging to (the person or thing mentioned)

set down (降ろす) [動] put down; place on a surface

太陽は明るく輝き、鳥は甘く歌い、ドロシーは、自分の国から突然連れ去られて見知らぬ土地の真ん中に降ろされた少女が思うほど悪くは感じませんでした。

She was surprised, as she walked along, to see how pretty the country was about her.

be surprised (驚く) [動] feel or show surprise

walk along (歩きながら) [動] walk on a path

彼女は歩きながら、自分の周りの国がどれほどきれいかを見て驚きました。

There were neat fences at the sides of the road, painted a dainty blue color, and beyond them were fields of grain and vegetables in abundance.

side (脇) [名] the part of a person's or animal's body that is on the left or right

neat (きれいな) [形] tidy, clean, or smart

fence (柵) [名] a barrier made of wood or wire enclosing an area of ground to control access or escape

dainty (きれいな) [形] small and pretty

blue (青色) [名] the color intermediate between green and violet, as of the sky or sea on a sunny day

beyond (向こう) [前] at or to the further side of

field (畑) [名] an area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture

grain (穀物) [名] the seed of a cereal

vegetable (野菜) [名] a plant or part of a plant used as food

道の脇にはきれいな青色に塗られたきれいな柵があり、その向こうには穀物や野菜の畑が豊富にありました。

Evidently the Munchkins were good farmers and able to raise large crops.

farmer (農民) [名] a person who grows crops or raises animals for a living

able (できる) [形] having the power or skill to do something

raise (育てる) [動] to cause to grow or increase

明らかにマンチキンは良い農民であり、大きな作物を育てることができました。

Once in a while she would pass a house, and the people came out to look at her and bow low as she went by;

once in a while (時々) [副] occasionally

pass (通り過ぎる) [動] go past

look at (見る) [動] direct one's gaze toward

時々彼女は家の前を通り過ぎ、人々は彼女を見に来て、彼女が通り過ぎるときに深くお辞儀をしました。

for everyone knew she had been the means of destroying the Wicked Witch and setting them free from bondage.

everyone (誰もが) [代] every person

she (彼女が) [代] a female person or animal that is being discussed

be the means of (手段であった) [動] be the method or way of doing something

destroy (破壊し) [動] cause to cease to exist

Wicked Witch (邪悪な魔女) [名] a witch who uses her powers for evil

誰もが彼女が邪悪な魔女を破壊し、彼らを束縛から解放する手段であったことを知っていました。

The houses of the Munchkins were odd looking dwellings, for each was round, with a big dome for a roof.

odd (奇妙な) [形] different from what is usual or expected; strange

dwelling (住居) [名] a place where someone lives

each (それぞれ) [形] every one of two or more people or things

マンチキンの家は奇妙な住居でした。それぞれが丸く、屋根には大きなドームがありました。

All were painted blue, for in this country of the East blue was the favorite color.

paint (塗る) [動] cover the surface of (something) with paint or a similar substance

this (この) [限] the person or thing that is close to you or that you are thinking about

favorite (好きな) [形] preferred before all others of the same kind

すべてが青く塗られていました。この東の国では青が好きな色だったからです。

Toward evening, when Dorothy was tired with her long walk and began to wonder where she should pass the night, she came to a house rather larger than the rest.

toward evening (夕方近く) [副] in the late afternoon

tired (疲れた) [形] in need of rest or sleep

long walk (長い散歩) [名] a long walk

wonder (迷い始める) [動] be curious or uncertain about something

large (大きい) [形] of great size or extent

夕方近く、ドロシーが長い散歩に疲れて、どこで夜を過ごせばいいか迷い始めたとき、彼女は他よりもかなり大きな家にたどり着きました。

On the green lawn before it many men and women were dancing.

on (で) [前] at or in a place

lawn (芝生) [名] an area of short, regularly mown grass in the garden of a house or park

before (前) [前] earlier than; in front of

be dancing (踊っている) [動] move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps

その前の緑の芝生で、多くの男性と女性が踊っていました。

Five little fiddlers played as loudly as possible and the people were laughing and singing, while a big table near by was loaded with delicious fruits and nuts, pies and cakes, and many other good things to eat.

five (5人) [名] the number 5

fiddler (バイオリニスト) [名] a person who plays the fiddle

play (演奏する) [動] perform music on a musical instrument

possible (できるだけ) [形] able to be done

load (載っている) [動] put a load on or in

nut (ナッツ) [名] a dry fruit consisting of a hard or tough shell around an edible kernel

pie (パイ) [名] a baked dish of fruit, or meat and vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry

cake (ケーキ) [名] a sweet dessert made from ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs, and baking powder and baked in an oven

5人の小さなバイオリニストができるだけ大きな音で演奏し、人々は笑ったり歌ったりしていました。近くの大きなテーブルにはおいしい果物やナッツ、パイやケーキ、その他たくさんのおいしいものが載っていました。

The people greeted Dorothy kindly, and invited her to supper and to pass the night with them;

greet (挨拶する) [動] to address someone politely or formally

kindly (親切に) [副] in a kind manner

invite (招待する) [動] to request the presence of someone at an event

supper (夕食) [名] the last meal of the day

pass (過ごす) [動] to go through or across

人々はドロシーに親切に挨拶し、夕食に招待して一緒に夜を過ごすように誘いました。

for this was the home of one of the richest Munchkins in the land, and his friends were gathered with him to celebrate their freedom from the bondage of the Wicked Witch.

this (ここ) [代] the place that is being referred to

the home of (の家) [名] the place where one lives

the richest (最も裕福な) [形] having a great deal of money or assets

Munchkins (マンチキン) [名] a member of a fictional race of little people in the Oz books

in the land (この国で) [名] in this country

and (そして) [接] used to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences, and to show that two things are happening at the same time

his friends (彼の友人) [名] the people that he is friends with

be gathered (集まっていた) [動] to come together in a group

with him (彼の家に) [名] in his company

to celebrate (祝うために) [動] to mark an important occasion with a social gathering or enjoyable activity

their freedom (解放) [名] the state of not being imprisoned or enslaved

from the bondage (束縛からの) [名] from the state of being a slave

of the Wicked Witch (邪悪な魔女の) [名] belonging to the Wicked Witch

というのも、ここはこの国で最も裕福なマンチキンの一人の家で、彼の友人たちは邪悪な魔女の束縛からの解放を祝うために彼の家に集まっていたのです。

Dorothy ate a hearty supper and was waited upon by the rich Munchkin himself, whose name was Boq.

eat (食べる) [動] take into the body by the mouth

hearty (心のこもった) [形] warm and friendly

wait upon (給仕される) [動] serve

Boq (ボック) [名] the name of the rich Munchkin

ドロシーは心のこもった夕食を食べ、ボックという名の裕福なマンチキンに給仕されました。

Then she sat upon a settle and watched the people dance.

settle (長椅子) [名] a long wooden bench with a high back and arms, typically with a box under the seat

watch (見る) [動] look at or observe attentively

それから彼女は長椅子に座って人々が踊るのを見ました。

When Boq saw her silver shoes he said,

ボックは彼女の銀の靴を見て言いました。

“You must be a great sorceress.”

must (違いありません) [助] be obliged to; be required to

「あなたは偉大な魔法使いに違いありません」

“Why?” asked the girl.

「どうして?」と少女は尋ねました。

“Because you wear silver shoes and have killed the Wicked Witch.

「銀の靴を履いていて、邪悪な魔女を殺したからです。

Besides, you have white in your frock, and only witches and sorceresses wear white.”

besides (その上) [副] in addition to; as well as

その上、あなたの服には白が使われていて、魔女と魔法使いだけが白を着るのです」

“My dress is blue and white checked,” said Dorothy, smoothing out the wrinkles in it.

check (チェック) [名] a pattern of small squares

smooth out (伸ばす) [動] to make flat or even

「私の服は青と白のチェック柄よ」とドロシーは服のシワを伸ばしながら言いました。

“It is kind of you to wear that,” said Boq.

wear (着る) [動] have on one's body or part of one's body

「それを着てくれるなんて親切だね」とボックは言いました。

“Blue is the color of the Munchkins, and white is the witch color;

color (色) [名] the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light

「青はマンチキンの色で、白は魔女の色です。

so we know you are a friendly witch.”

だから、あなたは親切な魔女だと分かります」

Dorothy did not know what to say to this, for all the people seemed to think her a witch, and she knew very well she was only an ordinary little girl who had come by the chance of a cyclone into a strange land.

very well (よく) [副] to a high degree

ordinary (普通の) [形] normal or usual

chance (たまたま) [名] a possibility of something happening

strange (見知らぬ) [形] not known or familiar

ドロシーはこれに何と答えていいか分かりませんでした。みんな自分を魔女だと思っているようでしたが、ドロシーは自分がただの普通の少女で、たまたま竜巻に巻き込まれて見知らぬ土地に来てしまったことをよく知っていたのです。

When she had tired watching the dancing, Boq led her into the house, where he gave her a room with a pretty bed in it.

be tired (飽きる) [動] be bored

lead (連れて行く) [動] take or guide someone or something to a destination

give (与える) [動] transfer the possession of something to someone

ドロシーが踊りを見るのに飽きると、ボックはドロシーを家の中に連れて行き、きれいなベッドのある部屋を与えました。

The sheets were made of blue cloth, and Dorothy slept soundly in them till morning, with Toto curled up on the blue rug beside her.

sheet (シーツ) [名] a large piece of cloth used as a covering for a bed

be made of (でできている) [動] be composed of

sleep soundly (ぐっすり眠る) [動] sleep deeply and peacefully

curl up (丸まる) [動] lie with the knees bent and the head close to them

rug (敷物) [名] a small carpet

シーツは青い布でできていて、ドロシーは朝までぐっすり眠り、トトは青い敷物の上で丸まって寝ていました。

She ate a hearty breakfast, and watched a wee Munchkin baby, who played with Toto and pulled his tail and crowed and laughed in a way that greatly amused Dorothy.

hearty (たらふく) [形] large and satisfying

breakfast (朝食) [名] the first meal of the day

baby (赤ちゃん) [名] a very young child

pull (引っ張る) [動] exert force on (someone or something) so as to move or try to move them toward oneself or the origin of the force

crow (啼く) [動] make the loud, high-pitched sound characteristic of a cock

greatly (とても) [副] to a high degree; very much

amuse (面白がる) [動] cause to laugh or smile

ドロシーは朝食をたらふく食べ、マンチキンの赤ちゃんがトトと遊んで、しっぽを引っ張ったり、啼いたり、笑ったりするのを見て、とても面白がっていました。

Toto was a fine curiosity to all the people, for they had never seen a dog before.

fine (珍しい) [形] of high quality

curiosity (珍しいもの) [名] a strange or unusual object or person

never (一度も~ない) [副] not ever; on no occasion; at no time in the past or future; not at all

トトはみんなにとって珍しいものでした。犬を見たことがなかったのです。

“How far is it to the Emerald City?”

how far (どれくらい) [副] to what extent or degree

「エメラルドの都までどれくらい?」

the girl asked.

と少女は尋ねました。

“I do not know,” answered Boq, gravely, “for I have never been there.

gravely (真面目な顔で) [副] in a serious manner

have never been (行ったことがありません) [動] have not been at any time in the past

「知りません」とボックは真面目な顔で答えました。「行ったことがありません。

It is better for people to keep away from Oz, unless they have business with him.

keep away from (近寄らない) [動] not go near or approach

have business with (用事がある) [動] have something to do with

オズと用事がない限り、人々はオズから離れていた方がいいのです。

But it is a long way to the Emerald City, and it will take you many days.

long way (長い道のり) [名] a long distance

many days (何日も) [名] a large number of days

でもエメラルドの都までは長い道のりで、何日もかかるでしょう。

The country here is rich and pleasant, but you must pass through rough and dangerous places before you reach the end of your journey.”

pleasant (快適) [形] giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment

must (しなければならない) [助] be obliged to; should

pass through (通過する) [動] go through or across

rough (荒れた) [形] having an uneven or irregular surface

dangerous (危険な) [形] able or likely to cause harm or injury

place (場所) [名] a particular position, point, or area in space

reach (たどり着く) [動] arrive at a destination

end (終わり) [名] the final part of something

ここの国は豊かで快適ですが、旅の終わりにたどり着くまでに荒れた危険な場所を通過しなければなりません。」

This worried Dorothy a little, but she knew that only the Great Oz could help her get to Kansas again, so she bravely resolved not to turn back.

a little (少し) [副] to a small extent

again (再び) [副] once more; another time

bravely (勇敢に) [副] in a courageous manner

turn back (引き返す) [動] go back in the direction from which you came

ドロシーは少し心配になりましたが、カンザスに戻るには偉大なオズしか助けてくれないとわかっていたので、勇敢にも引き返さないと決心しました。

She bade her friends good-bye, and again started along the road of yellow brick.

bid farewell (別れを告げる) [動] say goodbye

ドロシーは友達に別れを告げ、再び黄色いレンガの道を歩き始めました。

When she had gone several miles she thought she would stop to rest, and so climbed to the top of the fence beside the road and sat down.

several miles (数マイル) [名] a distance of several miles

stop (止まる) [動] come to a halt

rest (休憩する) [動] cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength

climb (登る) [動] go up or down with effort

sit down (腰を下ろす) [動] take or be in a sitting position

数マイル歩いたところで、ドロシーは休憩しようと思い、道の横の柵の上に登って腰を下ろしました。

There was a great cornfield beyond the fence, and not far away she saw a Scarecrow, placed high on a pole to keep the birds from the ripe corn.

cornfield (トウモロコシ畑) [名] a field where corn is grown

far (遠い) [形] a long way off

scarecrow (かかし) [名] an object made of sticks and old clothes that is put in a field to frighten birds away from crops

pole (棒) [名] a long thin piece of wood or metal

keep (食べないように) [動] not let go of

ripe (熟した) [形] (of fruit or grain) ready to be eaten

corn (トウモロコシ) [名] a plant that produces large yellow seeds on a cob

柵の向こうには大きなトウモロコシ畑があり、遠くないところに、鳥が熟したトウモロコシを食べないように棒の上に高く置かれたかかしが見えました。

Dorothy leaned her chin upon her hand and gazed thoughtfully at the Scarecrow.

lean (当てる) [動] be in or move into a sloping position

chin (顎) [名] the lower part of a person's face below the mouth

gaze (見つめる) [動] look intently or steadily

thoughtfully (じっと) [副] in a thoughtful manner

ドロシーは手を顎に当てて、かかしをじっと見つめました。

Its head was a small sack stuffed with straw, with eyes, nose, and mouth painted on it to represent a face.

sack (袋) [名] a large bag made of a strong material

stuff (詰める) [動] fill tightly with something

straw (わら) [名] dried stalks of grain

mouth (口) [名] the opening and cavity in the lower part of the human face through which food is taken in and vocal sounds are emitted

represent (表す) [動] be a symbol or a sign of

頭はわらを詰めた小さな袋で、顔を表すために目、鼻、口が描かれています。

An old, pointed blue hat, that had belonged to some Munchkin, was perched on this head, and the rest of the figure was a blue suit of clothes, worn and faded, which had also been stuffed with straw.

pointed (とがった) [形] having a sharp or tapered end

perch (のせられる) [動] sit, as on a branch

figure (部分) [名] a number representing a particular quantity

suit (スーツ) [名] a set of clothes consisting of a jacket and trousers or skirt made from the same fabric

clothes (服) [名] things that people wear

faded (色あせた) [形] having lost color or brightness

マンチキンのものだった古い先のとがった青い帽子がこの頭にのせられ、残りの部分はすり切れて色あせた青いスーツで、これもわらが詰められていました。

On the feet were some old boots with blue tops, such as every man wore in this country, and the figure was raised above the stalks of corn by means of the pole stuck up its back.

on the feet (足元に) [副] on the feet

some old boots (古いブーツ) [名] a pair of old boots

blue tops (青い上部) [名] blue tops

such as (のような) [接] for example

every man (誰もが) [名] every man

wore (履く) [動] be wearing

in this country (この国では) [副] in this country

the figure (人形) [名] the figure

was raised (持ち上げていました) [動] be raised

above the stalks (茎の上に) [副] above the stalks

by means of (によって) [前] by means of

the pole (棒) [名] the pole

stuck up (突き刺して) [動] stick up

its back (背中) [名] its back

足元には、この国では誰もが履いているような青い上部のある古いブーツがあり、背中に棒を突き刺してトウモロコシの茎の上に持ち上げていました。

While Dorothy was looking earnestly into the queer, painted face of the Scarecrow, she was surprised to see one of the eyes slowly wink at her.

look earnestly (真剣に見つめる) [動] look at someone or something in a serious way

painted (塗られた) [形] covered with paint

surprised (驚いた) [形] feeling or showing surprise

one of (片方の) [名] a member of a group of two or more people or things

wink (ウィンクする) [動] shut one eye briefly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or secret or as a signal of affection or greeting

ドロシーがかかしの奇妙な塗られた顔を真剣に見つめていると、片方の目がゆっくりと彼女にウィンクするのを見て驚きました。

She thought she must have been mistaken, at first, for none of the scarecrows in Kansas ever wink;

彼女は最初はカンザスのかかしは誰もウィンクしないので、間違えたに違いないと思いました。

but presently the figure nodded its head to her in a friendly way.

presently (すぐに) [副] in a short time; soon

figure (人形) [名] a representation of a person or animal

nod (頭を下げる) [動] move your head to show that you agree or understand

way (態度) [名] a method, style, or manner of doing something

しかし、すぐにその人形は友好的な態度で彼女に頭を下げました。

Then she climbed down from the fence and walked up to it, while Toto ran around the pole and barked.

walk up to (近づく) [動] approach someone or something

run around (走り回る) [動] move quickly in circles

それから彼女は柵から降りてそれに近づき、トトは棒の周りを走り回って吠えました。

“Good day,” said the Scarecrow, in a rather husky voice.

good day (こんにちは) [名] a greeting

husky (ハスキー) [形] (of a voice) deep and rough

「こんにちは」かかしはかなりハスキーな声で言いました。

“Did you speak?” asked the girl, in wonder.

speak (しゃべる) [動] to say something

「あなた、しゃべった?」と少女は不思議そうに尋ねました。

“Certainly,” answered the Scarecrow.

certainly (もちろん) [副] without doubt; definitely

「もちろん」かかしは答えました。

“How do you do?”

how do you do (ごきげんいかが) [句] a greeting

「ごきげんいかが?」

“I’m pretty well, thank you,” replied Dorothy politely;

pretty well (元気) [副] in a good or satisfactory way

thank you (ありがとう) [間] an expression of gratitude

politely (丁寧に) [副] in a way that is socially correct and shows respect for other people

「元気です、ありがとう」ドロシーは丁寧に答えました。

“how do you do?”

「ごきげんいかが?」

“I’m not feeling well,” said the Scarecrow, with a smile, “for it is very tedious being perched up here night and day to scare away crows.”

feel well (気分が良い) [動] be in a good mood

smile (微笑む) [動] form one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed

tedious (退屈な) [形] too long, slow, or dull

day (昼) [名] the period of light in a day

scare away (追い払う) [動] cause to go away by frightening

crow (カラス) [名] a large black bird

「気分は良くない」かかしは微笑みながら言いました。「カラスを追い払うために昼も夜もここにとまっているのは退屈だから」

“Can’t you get down?” asked Dorothy.

get down (降りる) [動] move from a higher to a lower position

「降りられないの?」ドロシーは尋ねました。

“No, for this pole is stuck up my back.

stick (刺さる) [動] be or become fixed or embedded in something

「いや、この棒が背中に刺さっているから。

If you will please take away the pole I shall be greatly obliged to you.”

take away (抜く) [動] remove something from a place

be obliged to (ありがたい) [動] be grateful for

もし棒を抜いてくれるならとてもありがたい」

Dorothy reached up both arms and lifted the figure off the pole, for, being stuffed with straw, it was quite light.

reach up (伸ばす) [動] stretch out so as to touch or grasp something

lift (降ろす) [動] move or carry from a lower to a higher position

light (軽い) [形] of little weight

ドロシーは両腕を伸ばしてかかしを棒から降ろしました。かかしはわらが詰まっているのでとても軽かったのです。

“Thank you very much,” said the Scarecrow, when he had been set down on the ground.

thank (ありがとう) [動] express gratitude to

very much (どうも) [副] to a great extent or degree

「どうもありがとう」地面に降ろされたかかしは言いました。

“I feel like a new man.”

feel like (気分だ) [動] to be in the mood for

new (生まれ変わった) [形] recently created or having started recently

「生まれ変わった気分だ」

Dorothy was puzzled at this, for it sounded queer to hear a stuffed man speak, and to see him bow and walk along beside her.

be puzzled (困惑する) [動] be confused or perplexed

sound queer (奇妙に聞こえる) [動] seem strange or odd

stuffed man (わらの詰まった人間) [名] a scarecrow

speak (話す) [動] say words

walk along (歩く) [動] move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once

ドロシーはこれに困惑しました。わらの詰まった人間が話すのを聞いたり、お辞儀をしたり、横を歩いたりするのを見るのは奇妙に聞こえたからです。

“Who are you?” asked the Scarecrow, when he had stretched himself and yawned,

stretch (伸びをする) [動] extend one's body or limbs

yawn (あくびをする) [動] open one's mouth and take a deep breath due to tiredness or boredom

「あなたは誰?」かかしは伸びをしてあくびをしてから尋ねました。

“and where are you going?”

be going to (行く) [助] have something already planned or arranged; have something that is bound to happen; will

「そしてどこへ行くの?」

“My name is Dorothy,” said the girl, “and I am going to the Emerald City, to ask the Great Oz to send me back to Kansas.”

「私の名前はドロシー」と少女は言いました。「そして私はエメラルドシティに行き、偉大なオズにカンザスに戻してくれるよう頼むつもり」

“Where is the Emerald City?” he enquired;

「エメラルドシティはどこ?」彼は尋ねました。

“and who is Oz?”

who (誰) [代] what or which person or people

「そしてオズって誰?」

“Why, don’t you know?” she returned, in surprise.

don't know (知らない) [動] be not aware of

return (答える) [動] say something in reply

in surprise (驚いて) [副] in a surprised manner

「え、知らないの?」彼女は驚いて答えました。

“No, indeed; I don’t know anything.

「いいえ、本当に何も知らないんだ。

You see, I am stuffed, so I have no brains at all,” he answered sadly.

see (ほら) [間] look

be stuffed (詰め物である) [動] be filled with a soft material

have no brains (頭がない) [動] be stupid

sadly (悲しそうに) [副] in a sad manner

ほら、私は詰め物だから、頭が全然ないんだ」と彼は悲しそうに答えました。

“Oh,” said Dorothy;

「ああ」とドロシーは言いました。

“I’m awfully sorry for you.”

awfully (本当に) [副] very; extremely

sorry (気の毒に思う) [形] feeling regret or guilt

「本当に気の毒に思います」

“Do you think,” he asked, “if I go to the Emerald City with you, that the Great Oz would give me some brains?”

brain (脳みそ) [名] the organ inside the head that controls all bodily functions

「もし私があなたと一緒にエメラルドの都に行ったら、偉大なオズは私に脳みそをくれると思う?」と彼は尋ねました。

“I cannot tell,” she returned;

「わからないよ」と彼女は答えました。

“but you may come with me, if you like.

come with (一緒に来る) [動] accompany

if you like (もしよかったら) [条] if you want to

「でも、もしよかったら一緒に来てもいいよ。

If Oz will not give you any brains you will be no worse off than you are now.”

give (くれる) [動] transfer something to someone

worse (悪くなる) [形] of poorer quality or a lower standard

もしオズがあなたに脳みそをくれなかったとしても、今より悪くなることはないよ」

“That is true,” said the Scarecrow.

「それは本当だ」かかしは言いました。

“You see,” he continued, confidentially, “I don’t mind my legs and arms and body being stuffed, because I cannot get hurt.

confidentially (内緒話のように) [副] in a confidential manner

mind (かまう) [動] object to or dislike

leg (足) [名] one of the two lower limbs of a person or animal that are used for standing or walking

arm (腕) [名] an upper limb of the human body

body (体) [名] the physical structure, including the bones, flesh and organs, of a person or an animal

get hurt (怪我をする) [動] be injured

「ほら」と彼は内緒話のように続けました。「私は足や腕や体が詰め物でもかまわないんだ。だって怪我をすることができないからね。

If anyone treads on my toes or sticks a pin into me, it doesn’t matter, for I can’t feel it.

tread on (踏む) [動] step on

stick (刺す) [動] push a sharp or pointed object into or through

matter (問題) [名] a subject of concern

誰かが私の足を踏んだり、ピンを刺したりしても、私は感じることができないから問題ない。

But I do not want people to call me a fool, and if my head stays stuffed with straw instead of with brains, as yours is, how am I ever to know anything?”

fool (馬鹿) [名] a person who lacks judgment or sense

stay (詰まったまま) [動] remain in a place

でも人から馬鹿呼ばわりされたくないし、もし私の頭が君のように脳みその代わりにわらが詰まったままだったら、どうやって何かを知ることができるだろう?」

“I understand how you feel,” said the little girl, who was truly sorry for him.

understand (分かる) [動] perceive the intended meaning of words, language, or a speaker

truly (本当に) [副] in a real, genuine, or actual manner or sense; really

「あなたの気持ちは分かります」と少女は言いました。彼女は本当に彼を気の毒に思っていました。

“If you will come with me I’ll ask Oz to do all he can for you.”

ask (頼む) [動] make a request for something

do all (すべてやる) [動] do everything

for (のために) [前] for the sake of

「もし私と一緒に来てくれるなら、オズにあなたのためにできることをすべてやってもらうよう頼むよ」

“Thank you,” he answered gratefully.

gratefully (感謝して) [副] in a grateful manner

「ありがとう」彼は感謝して答えました。

They walked back to the road,

walk back (戻る) [動] go back to a place

彼らは道に戻り、

Dorothy helped him over the fence, and they started along the path of yellow brick for the Emerald City.

over (越える) [前] above or across

fence (塀) [名] a barrier enclosing an area of ground to control access or escape

path (道) [名] a way on land between two places that has been paved to make travel easier

ドロシーは彼が塀を越えるのを手伝い、彼らはエメラルドの都へ向かう黄色いレンガの道を歩き始めました。

Toto did not like this addition to the party, at first.

addition (増加) [名] the mathematical operation of combining two numbers into one

party (仲間) [名] a group of people who are traveling together

トトは最初、この仲間の増加を好ましく思いませんでした。

He smelled around the stuffed man as if he suspected there might be a nest of rats in the straw, and he often growled in an unfriendly way at the Scarecrow.

smell (嗅ぎ回る) [動] perceive or detect the odor of

nest (巣) [名] a structure or place made or chosen by a bird for laying eggs and sheltering its young

rat (ネズミ) [名] a small rodent that typically has a pointed snout, a long sparsely haired tail, and is widely distributed and very destructive

suspect (疑う) [動] have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof

growl (唸る) [動] utter a low guttural sound of anger

unfriendly (不機嫌そう) [形] not friendly; hostile

彼は、わらの中にネズミの巣があるのではないかと疑っているかのように、詰め物をした男の周りを嗅ぎ回り、しばしばかかしに向かって不機嫌そうに唸りました。

“Don’t mind Toto,” said Dorothy, to her new friend;

mind (気にする) [動] be concerned about

「トトのことは気にしないで」とドロシーは新しい友達に言いました。

“he never bites.”

never (絶対に) [副] at no time in the past or future; on no occasion; not ever

bite (噛む) [動] cut or tear with the teeth

「彼は絶対に噛まないから」

“Oh, I’m not afraid,” replied the Scarecrow, “he can’t hurt the straw.

be afraid (怖がる) [動] be frightened or scared

hurt (傷つける) [動] cause pain or injury to

「ああ、怖くないよ」かかしは答えました。「彼はわらを傷つけることはできないよ。

Do let me carry that basket for you.

let (~させる) [動] allow or permit

carry (持つ) [動] take or support from one place to another

私にそのバスケットを持たせてください。

I shall not mind it, for I can’t get tired.

get tired (疲れる) [動] become exhausted

私は疲れることがないので、気にしません。

I’ll tell you a secret,” he continued, as he walked along;

secret (秘密) [名] something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others

秘密を教えてあげよう」と彼は歩きながら続けました。

“there is only one thing in the world I am afraid of.”

there is (ある) [動] exist

thing (もの) [名] an object that one need not, cannot, or does not wish to give a specific name to

world (世界) [名] the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

「この世で私が恐れているものはただ一つだけだ」

“What is that?” asked Dorothy;

what (何) [代] which thing or things

「それは何?」とドロシーは尋ねました。

“the Munchkin farmer who made you?”

「あなたを作ったマンチキンの農夫?」

“No,” answered the Scarecrow;

「違う」かかしは答えました。

“it’s a lighted match.”

light (火がつく) [動] to set on fire or catch fire

match (マッチ) [名] a small stick of wood or cardboard with a tip coated with a chemical that produces a flame when rubbed against a rough surface

「それは火のついたマッチだ」

4: THE ROAD THROUGH THE FOREST

4 (4) [名] the number four

forest (森) [名] a large area of land covered with trees

4章:森の中の道

After a few hours the road began to be rough, and the walking grew so difficult that the Scarecrow often stumbled over the yellow brick, which were here very uneven.

a few hours (数時間) [名] a small number of hours

begin (始まる) [動] start to happen or exist

rough (でこぼこ) [形] having a surface that is not smooth or level

walking (歩行) [名] the activity of going somewhere by foot

grow (なる) [動] become

difficult (難しい) [形] not easy; requiring much effort

often (よく) [副] many times; frequently

stumble (つまずく) [動] trip or catch one's foot on something and almost fall

uneven (でこぼこ) [形] not level or smooth

数時間後、道はでこぼこしてきて、歩くのがとても難しくなったので、かかしはここではとてもでこぼこしている黄色いレンガにつまずくことがよくありました。

Sometimes, indeed, they were broken or missing altogether, leaving holes that Toto jumped across and Dorothy walked around.

altogether (全く) [副] completely; totally

jump (飛び越える) [動] move or cause to move quickly and suddenly

時々、実際、レンガは壊れていたり、全くなかったりして、穴が開いていたので、トトは飛び越え、ドロシーは歩いて回りました。

As for the Scarecrow, having no brains he walked straight ahead, and so stepped into the holes and fell at full length on the hard bricks.

straight (まっすぐ) [副] without a bend or curve

ahead (前方) [副] in front of one

step (足を踏み入れる) [動] move or walk a short distance

fall (倒れる) [動] move from a higher to a lower position as a result of losing one's balance

full length (大の字) [名] the whole length

かかしは、脳みそがないので、まっすぐ歩いて、穴に足を踏み入れ、硬いレンガの上に大の字に倒れました。

It never hurt him, however, and Dorothy would pick him up and set him upon his feet again, while he joined her in laughing merrily at his own mishap.

pick up (抱き上げる) [動] lift up

set upon (立たせる) [動] cause to stand

join (加わる) [動] come together with

mishap (不幸) [名] an unlucky accident

しかし、かかしは怪我をすることはなく、ドロシーが彼を抱き上げて再び立たせると、彼は自分の不幸を陽気に笑っていました。

The farms were not nearly so well cared for here as they were farther back.

farm (農場) [名] an area of land and its buildings used for growing crops and rearing animals

care for (手入れが行き届く) [動] look after and provide for the needs of

nearly (あまり) [副] not quite; almost

so (それほど) [副] to such a great extent

well (よく) [副] in a good manner

as (ほど) [接] to the extent or degree that

they (それら) [代] the farms

farther (遠く) [副] at or to a greater distance

back (離れた) [副] in or to a past time

農場は、ここから遠く離れたところにある農場ほど手入れが行き届いていませんでした。

There were fewer houses and fewer fruit trees, and the farther they went the more dismal and lonesome the country became.

fewer (より少ない) [形] a smaller number of

fruit tree (果樹) [名] a tree that bears fruit

the farther (遠くへ行けば行くほど) [副] to a greater distance

dismal (陰気な) [形] causing dejection

lonesome (寂しい) [形] sad from being alone

家も果樹も少なく、遠くへ行けば行くほど、その国は陰気で寂しいものになっていった。

At noon they sat down by the roadside, near a little brook, and Dorothy opened her basket and got out some bread.

at noon (正午に) [副] at twelve o'clock in the daytime

roadside (道端) [名] the side of a road

get out (取り出す) [動] produce or extract from a container or place

正午に彼らは小さな小川の近くの道端に腰を下ろし、ドロシーはバスケットを開けてパンを取り出しました。

She offered a piece to the Scarecrow, but he refused.

offer (差し出す) [動] present for acceptance or rejection

piece (一枚) [名] a portion of something

refuse (断る) [動] express unwillingness to accept or consider something

彼女はかかしに一枚差し出したが、彼は断った。

“I am never hungry,” he said;

hungry (空腹) [形] feeling a need or desire to eat food

said (言った) [動] express (something) in words

「私は決して空腹にはならない」と彼は言った。

“and it is a lucky thing I am not.

lucky (幸運な) [形] having, bringing, or resulting from good luck

「そして、私が空腹にならないのは幸運なことだ。

For my mouth is only painted, and if I should cut a hole in it so I could eat, the straw I am stuffed with would come out, and that would spoil the shape of my head.”

paint (描く) [動] represent or create (something) by applying paint or a similar medium to a surface

spoil (崩れる) [動] cause to deteriorate or decay

私の口はただ描かれているだけなので、食べられるように穴を開けたら、詰め物をしているわらが出てきて、頭の形が崩れてしまう。」

Dorothy saw at once that this was true, so she only nodded and went on eating her bread.

see at once (すぐにわかる) [動] understand immediately

go on (続ける) [動] continue doing something

ドロシーはすぐにそれが本当だとわかったので、ただうなずいてパンを食べ続けた。

“Tell me something about yourself, and the country you came from,” said the Scarecrow, when she had finished her dinner.

something (何か) [代] an unspecified or unknown thing

yourself (君のこと) [代] the person being addressed

finish (終える) [動] bring to an end; come or bring to a conclusion

dinner (夕食) [名] the main meal of the day, taken in the evening

「君のことや君が来た国のことを何か話してくれ」と、彼女が夕食を終えるとかかしは言った。

So she told him all about Kansas, and how gray everything was there, and how the cyclone had carried her to this queer Land of Oz.

そこで彼女はカンザスのこと、そこのすべてがどれほど灰色だったか、そして竜巻が彼女をこの奇妙なオズの国に連れて行ったかを彼にすべて話した。

The Scarecrow listened carefully, and said,

かかしは注意深く聞いて言った。

“I cannot understand why you should wish to leave this beautiful country and go back to the dry, gray place you call Kansas.”

leave (離れる) [動] go away from

dry (乾燥した) [形] free from moisture or liquid

「なぜこの美しい国を離れて、カンザスと呼ぶ乾燥した灰色の場所に戻りたいのか理解できない。」

“That is because you have no brains,” answered the girl.

brain (脳) [名] the organ of the body that controls thought, memory, and emotion

「それはあなたに脳がないからよ」と少女は答えた。

“No matter how dreary and gray our homes are, we people of flesh and blood would rather live there than in any other country, be it ever so beautiful.

no matter how (どんなに~でも) [副] to whatever extent or degree

dreary (退屈な) [形] lacking in interest or excitement

flesh (肉体) [名] the soft substance of the body of a person or an animal

blood (血) [名] the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of people and vertebrate animals

rather (むしろ) [副] to a certain extent; somewhat

「私たちの家がどれほど退屈で灰色であっても、私たち生身の人間は、どんなに美しい国であっても、他の国よりもそこに住みたいと思うものよ。

There is no place like home.”

我が家ほどいいところはないよ。」

The Scarecrow sighed.

sigh (ため息をつく) [動] let out a long, deep breath, usually expressing sadness, tiredness, or relief

かかしはため息をついた。

“Of course I cannot understand it,” he said.

of course (もちろん) [副] as expected; naturally

「もちろん理解できないよ」と彼は言った。

“If your heads were stuffed with straw, like mine, you would probably all live in the beautiful places, and then Kansas would have no people at all.

「もしあなたたちの頭が私のようにわらで詰まっていたら、あなたたちはみんな美しい場所に住むだろうし、そうしたらカンザスには誰もいなくなるだろう。

It is fortunate for Kansas that you have brains.”

fortunate (幸運な) [形] having good luck

あなたたちが脳みそを持っているのはカンザスにとって幸運なことだ。」

“Won’t you tell me a story, while we are resting?” asked the child.

story (物語) [名] a tale or account of a series of events, true or fictional

「休んでいる間にお話をしてくれない?」と子供は尋ねた。

The Scarecrow looked at her reproachfully, and answered,

reproachfully (非難するように) [副] in a reproachful manner

かかしは彼女を非難するように見て、答えた。

“My life has been so short that I really know nothing whatever.

short (短い) [形] having little length or height

really (本当に) [副] in fact; actually

「私の人生はとても短くて、本当に何も知らないんだ。

I was only made day before yesterday.

only (たった) [副] merely; just

day before yesterday (昨日) [名] the day before yesterday

昨日作られたばかりなんだ。

What happened in the world before that time is all unknown to me.

unknown (わからない) [形] not known or familiar

その前に世界で何が起こったのか、私には全くわからない。

Luckily, when the farmer made my head, one of the first things he did was to paint my ears, so that I heard what was going on.

luckily (幸い) [副] fortunately

one of the first things (最初にしたことの1つ) [名] one of the first things

幸い、農夫が私の頭を作ったとき、彼が最初にしたことの1つは私の耳を塗ることだったので、私は何が起こっているのか聞いた。

There was another Munchkin with him, and the first thing I heard was the farmer saying,

another (もう一人の) [形] one more; an additional

彼と一緒にもう一人のマンチキンがいて、私が最初に聞いたのは農夫が言っていることだった。

“‘How do you like those ears?’

how do you like (どう思う) [動] what is your opinion of

those (あの) [形] the

「『あの耳はどう?』

“‘They aren’t straight,’ answered the other.

「『まっすぐじゃないね』ともう一人が答えた。

“‘Never mind,’ said the farmer;

never mind (気にするな) [動] don't worry about it

「『気にするな』と農夫は言った。

‘They are ears just the same,’ which was true enough.

just the same (変わりない) [副] in the same way as before

『耳には変わりないさ』それは確かにそうだった。

“‘Now I’ll make the eyes,’ said the farmer.

now (さあ) [副] at the present time; at this moment

「『さあ、目を作るぞ』と農夫は言った。

So he painted my right eye, and as soon as it was finished I found myself looking at him and at everything around me with a great deal of curiosity, for this was my first glimpse of the world.

right eye (右目) [名] the eye on the right side of the face

as soon as (終わるとすぐに) [接] immediately after

find oneself (気づく) [動] to become aware of something

a great deal of (とても) [名] a large amount of

curiosity (好奇心) [名] a strong desire to know or learn something

first glimpse (初めて見る) [名] the first time you see something

そこで彼は私の右目を塗り、それが終わるとすぐに私は彼や周りのあらゆるものをとても好奇心を持って見ていることに気づいた。

“‘That’s a rather pretty eye,’ remarked the Munchkin who was watching the farmer;

「『それはかなりきれいな目だ』と農夫を見ていたマンチキンが言った。

‘blue paint is just the color for eyes.’

『青い絵の具は目にぴったりの色だ』

“‘I think I’ll make the other a little bigger,’ said the farmer;

other (もう片方) [形] the remaining one of two or more people or things

little (もう少し) [形] small in size, amount, or degree

bigger (大きく) [形] large or big

「『もう片方の目をもう少し大きくしよう』と農夫は言った。

and when the second eye was done I could see much better than before.

second (二つ目の) [形] coming after the first in position

be done (完成する) [動] be finished

そして二つ目の目が完成すると、私は前よりもずっとよく見えるようになった。

Then he made my nose and my mouth;

then (それから) [副] after that; afterwards

それから彼は私の鼻と口を作った。

but I did not speak, because at that time I didn’t know what a mouth was for.

at that time (その時) [名] at the time in question

しかし私は話さなかった、なぜならその時は口が何のためにあるのか知らなかったからだ。

I had the fun of watching them make my body and my arms and legs;

have the fun of (楽しむ) [動] experience something as enjoyable

leg (脚) [名] a lower limb

私は彼らが私の体や腕や脚を作るのを見るのが楽しかった。

and when they fastened on my head, at last, I felt very proud, for I thought I was just as good a man as anyone.

fasten (固定する) [動] attach or join securely

feel proud (誇らしく思う) [動] be proud of

just as good as (劣らない) [形] not inferior to

anyone (誰も) [代] any person

そして彼らが私の頭を固定した時、私はとても誇らしく感じた、なぜなら私は自分は誰にも劣らない人間だと思ったからだ。

“‘This fellow will scare the crows fast enough,’ said the farmer;

scare (怖がらせる) [動] cause to be frightened

fast (すぐに) [副] quickly

「『こいつはすぐにカラスを怖がらせるだろう』と農夫は言った。

‘he looks just like a man.’

look like (みたいだ) [動] have the same appearance as

「『まるで人間みたいだ』

“‘Why, he is a man,’ said the other, and I quite agreed with him.

quite (全く) [副] to the fullest extent

agree (同意する) [動] have the same opinion about something

「『だって、彼は人間だ』ともう一人が言った。私は彼に全く同意した。

The farmer carried me under his arm to the cornfield, and set me up on a tall stick, where you found me.

set up (立てる) [動] put in an upright or vertical position

stick (棒) [名] a long thin piece of wood

農夫は私を腕に抱えてトウモロコシ畑に運び、あなたが私を見つけた長い棒の上に私を立てた。

He and his friend soon after walked away and left me alone.

alone (一人で) [形] without other people

彼と彼の友人はすぐに歩き去り、私を一人にした。

“I did not like to be deserted this way;

desert (捨てる) [動] leave someone without help or support

「私はこんな風に捨てられるのは嫌だった。

so I tried to walk after them, but my feet would not touch the ground, and I was forced to stay on that pole.

try (試みる) [動] make an attempt or effort to do something

ground (地面) [名] the solid surface of the earth

be forced to (せざるを得ない) [動] be obliged to do something

stay (留まる) [動] remain in the same place

だから私は彼らの後を歩こうとしたが、私の足は地面につかず、私はその棒の上に留まらざるを得なかった。

It was a lonely life to lead, for I had nothing to think of, having been made such a little while before.

lead (送る) [動] to live or spend

think of (考える) [動] to direct one's mind toward someone or something; to use one's mind actively to form connected ideas

それは孤独な生活だった、なぜなら私は少し前に作られたので、何も考える事がなかったからだ。

Many crows and other birds flew into the cornfield, but as soon as they saw me they flew away again, thinking I was a Munchkin; and this pleased me and made me feel that I was quite an important person.

fly (飛ぶ) [動] move through the air with wings

as soon as (すぐに) [副] at the very moment that

fly away (飛び去る) [動] leave quickly

important (重要な) [形] of great significance or value

たくさんのカラスや他の鳥がトウモロコシ畑に飛んで来たが、私を見るとすぐに私がマンチキンだと思ってまた飛び去っていった。そしてこれは私を喜ばせ、私がかなり重要な人物であると感じさせた。

By and by an old crow flew near me, and after looking at me carefully he perched upon my shoulder and said,

by and by (やがて) [副] before long; soon

perch (止まる) [動] sit or rest on something

shoulder (肩) [名] the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

やがて年老いたカラスが私の近くに飛んで来て、私を注意深く見た後、私の肩に止まって言った。

“‘I wonder if that farmer thought to fool me in this clumsy manner.

fool (だます) [動] deceive or trick

clumsy (不器用な) [形] lacking in skill or coordination

「あの農夫はこんな不器用な方法で私をだまそうとしたのだろうか。

Any crow of sense could see that you are only stuffed with straw.’

any (どんな) [限] one, some, or all indiscriminately of whatever quantity

sense (わかる) [名] a feeling that something is the case

どんなカラスでも、あなたがわらで詰められているだけだとわかるだろう。」

Then he hopped down at my feet and ate all the corn he wanted.

hop down (飛び降りる) [動] jump down

それから彼は私の足元に飛び降りて、好きなだけトウモロコシを食べた。

The other birds, seeing he was not harmed by me, came to eat the corn too, so in a short time there was a great flock of them about me.

harm (害を与える) [動] cause damage to

too (も) [副] in addition; also; as well

flock (群れ) [名] a large number of people or things

他の鳥たちは、彼が私に害を与えられていないのを見て、トウモロコシを食べに来た。それで、短時間のうちに私の周りに大きな群れができた。

“I felt sad at this, for it showed I was not such a good Scarecrow after all;

feel sad (悲しくなる) [動] to feel unhappy

show (分かる) [動] to be clear or obvious

after all (結局のところ) [副] in spite of everything; nevertheless

「私は悲しくなった。結局のところ、私はそんなに良いかかしではないことが分かったからだ。

but the old crow comforted me, saying:

comfort (慰める) [動] make someone feel less unhappy, worried, or upset

しかし、年老いたカラスは私を慰めて言った。

‘If you only had brains in your head you would be as good a man as any of them, and a better man than some of them.

as good as (同じくらい良い) [形] of the same quality or standard as

some (何人か) [限] an unspecified number or amount of

「もし頭に脳みそさえあれば、あなたは彼らの誰よりも良い人間になるだろうし、彼らの何人かよりも良い人間になるだろう。

Brains are the only things worth having in this world, no matter whether one is a crow or a man.’

worth (価値) [名] the quality that renders something desirable, useful, or worthy of esteem

have (持つ) [動] to be in possession of

カラスであろうと人間であろうと、この世で持つ価値のあるものは脳みそだけだ」

“After the crows had gone I thought this over, and decided I would try hard to get some brains.

after (後) [前] later or following (the event mentioned)

go (去る) [動] move or travel

think over (考え直す) [動] reconsider

decide (決心する) [動] reach, make, or come to a decision about something

try (努力する) [動] make an effort to do something

「カラスが去った後、私はこのことを考え直し、脳みそを手に入れるために一生懸命努力しようと決心した。

By good luck, you came along and pulled me off the stake, and from what you say I am sure the Great Oz will give me brains as soon as we get to the Emerald City.”

by good luck (幸運にも) [副] fortunately

come along (やってくる) [動] arrive

pull off (引き離す) [動] remove

stake (棒) [名] a piece of wood or metal with a pointed end

from what you say (あなたの言うことから) [名] from what you have said

I am sure (確信している) [動] I am certain

幸運にも、あなたがやってきて私を棒から引き離してくれたし、あなたの言うことから、エメラルドの都に着いたらすぐに偉大なオズが私に脳みそをくれると確信している」

“I hope so,” said Dorothy, earnestly, “since you seem anxious to have them.”

hope (願う) [動] want something to happen or be the case

earnestly (真剣に) [副] in a serious manner

anxious (欲しがっている) [形] wanting something very much

「そう願ってるよ」ドロシーは真剣に言った、「あなたは脳みそを欲しがっているようだから」

“Oh yes; I am anxious,” returned the Scarecrow.

「ああ、そう、私は欲しがっている」かかしは答えた。

“It is such an uncomfortable feeling to know one is a fool.”

「自分が愚か者だと知るのはとても不快な気持ちだ」

“Well,” said the girl, “let us go.”

well (さて) [副] used to introduce a remark or to express hesitation

let (行きましょう) [動] allow to do something

「さて」少女は言った、「行きましょう」

And she handed the basket to the Scarecrow.

そして彼女はバスケットをかかしに手渡した。

There were no fences at all by the roadside now, and the land was rough and untilled.

untilled (耕されていない) [形] not prepared for crops by plowing

今や道端には柵は全くなく、土地は荒れ果てていた。

Toward evening they came to a great forest, where the trees grew so big and close together that their branches met over the road of yellow brick.

come to (着く) [動] reach a place

great forest (大きな森) [名] a large area of land covered with trees

big (大きい) [形] of considerable size, extent, or importance

close together (密集して) [副] with very little space between

meet (交わる) [動] come together; intersect

夕方近くに彼らは大きな森に着いたが、そこでは木々がとても大きく密集して生えていて、枝が黄色いレンガの道の上で交わっていた。

It was almost dark under the trees, for the branches shut out the daylight;

almost (ほとんど) [副] very nearly

shut out (遮る) [動] prevent from entering or leaving

木の下はほとんど暗かった、というのも枝が日光を遮っていたからだ。

but the travellers did not stop, and went on into the forest.

traveller (旅人) [名] a person who is travelling or who often travels

stop (立ち止まる) [動] cease moving

go on (進む) [動] continue

しかし旅人たちは立ち止まらず、森の中へと進んでいった。

“If this road goes in, it must come out,” said the Scarecrow, “and as the Emerald City is at the other end of the road, we must go wherever it leads us.”

go in (中に入る) [動] move or travel inward

come out (外に出なければならない) [動] move or travel outward

the other end (反対側) [名] the opposite end

lead (通じる) [動] go or travel through

「この道が中に入るなら、外に出なければならない」とカカシは言った、「そしてエメラルドの都はこの道の反対側にあるのだから、私たちはどこへ通じていようとも行かなければならない。」

“Anyone would know that,” said Dorothy.

「誰でもそれはわかるよ」とドロシーは言った。

“Certainly; that is why I know it,” returned the Scarecrow.

that is why (だから) [接] for that reason; because of that

「確かに、だから私はそれを知っている」とカカシは答えた。

“If it required brains to figure it out, I never should have said it.”

require (必要とする) [動] need for a particular purpose

figure out (理解する) [動] understand something

「それを理解するのに脳みそが必要なら、私は決してそれを言うべきではなかった。」

After an hour or so the light faded away, and they found themselves stumbling along in the darkness.

after an hour or so (一時間ほどすると) [副] after a period of time

light (光) [名] the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible

fade away (消える) [動] gradually disappear

find oneself (気がつく) [動] become aware of

stumble (よろめく) [動] walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall

darkness (暗闇) [名] the absence of light

一時間ほどすると光が消え、彼らは暗闇の中をよろめきながら歩いていることに気がついた。

Dorothy could not see at all, but Toto could, for some dogs see very well in the dark;

not at all (全く) [副] not in the least; not in any way

dog (犬) [名] a domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, and a barking, howling, or whining voice

dark (暗闇) [名] the absence of light

ドロシーは全く見えなかったが、トトは見えた、犬の中には暗闇でもよく見えるものがいる。

and the Scarecrow declared he could see as well as by day.

day (昼間) [名] the time of light between one night and the next

そしてカカシは昼間と同じように見えると宣言した。

So she took hold of his arm and managed to get along fairly well.

take hold of (つかむ) [動] grasp firmly

manage to (なんとか~する) [動] succeed in doing something

get along (歩いていく) [動] proceed or progress

それで彼女は彼の腕をつかみ、なんとかうまく歩いていった。

“If you see any house, or any place where we can pass the night,” she said, “you must tell me;

「家か、夜を過ごせそうな場所が見えたら教えてね」と彼女は言った。

for it is very uncomfortable walking in the dark.”

uncomfortable (不快な) [形] causing discomfort or distress

暗闇の中を歩くのはとても不快だから。」

Soon after the Scarecrow stopped.

すぐにカカシは止まった。

“I see a little cottage at the right of us,” he said, “built of logs and branches.

right (右手) [名] the right-hand side

cottage (小屋) [名] a small house, especially in the country

build (できている) [動] construct by putting parts or material together over a period of time

「右手に小さな小屋が見える」と彼は言った。「丸太と枝でできている。

Shall we go there?”

shall (行ってみようか) [助] used to make offers, requests, and suggestions

そこへ行ってみようか?」

“Yes, indeed;” answered the child.

yes (そうね) [副] a word used to express agreement or acceptance

「そうね、確かに」と子供は答えた。

“I am all tired out.”

all (すっかり) [副] completely

out (してしまった) [副] to the fullest extent

「私はすっかり疲れてしまったよ」

So the Scarecrow led her through the trees until they reached the cottage, and Dorothy entered and found a bed of dried leaves in one corner.

enter (入る) [動] go or come in

そこでかかしは彼女を木々の間を通って小屋まで連れて行き、ドロシーは中に入って、片隅に枯れ葉のベッドを見つけた。

She lay down at once, and with Toto beside her soon fell into a sound sleep.

beside (横に) [前] at the side of

fall into (眠りについた) [動] to pass into a specified state

sound sleep (ぐっすり) [名] a deep and undisturbed sleep

彼女はすぐに横になり、トトを横に置いてすぐにぐっすりと眠りについた。

The Scarecrow, who was never tired, stood up in another corner and waited patiently until morning came.

stand up (立つ) [動] be in or assume a position in which you put your weight on your feet but not on your knees

patiently (辛抱強く) [副] in a patient manner

疲れることのないかかしは、別の隅に立って朝が来るまで辛抱強く待った。

5: THE RESCUE OF THE TIN WOODMAN

5 (5) [名] the number five

rescue (救出) [名] the action of saving someone or something from danger, harm, or capture

Tin Woodman (ブリキの木こり) [名] a character in the story

5章ブリキの木こりの救出

When Dorothy awoke the sun was shining through the trees and Toto had long been out chasing birds around him and squirrels.

awake (目を覚ます) [動] stop sleeping

chase (追いかける) [動] go after someone or something in order to catch or overtake them

ドロシーが目を覚ますと、木々の間から太陽が輝いていて、トトはずっと外で鳥やリスを追いかけていた。

She sat up and looked around her.

彼女は起き上がって周りを見回した。

There was the Scarecrow, still standing patiently in his corner, waiting for her.

かかしがまだ隅に立って辛抱強く彼女を待っていた。

“We must go and search for water,” she said to him.

search (探す) [動] try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly

「水を探しに行かなくちゃ」と彼女は言った。

“Why do you want water?” he asked.

「なぜ水が欲しいの?」と彼は尋ねた。

“To wash my face clean after the dust of the road, and to drink, so the dry bread will not stick in my throat.”

dust (ほこり) [名] fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter

throat (喉) [名] the passage that leads from the back of the mouth of a person or animal to the stomach

「道のほこりで汚れた顔を洗って、乾いたパンが喉につかえないように飲むためよ。」

“It must be inconvenient to be made of flesh,” said the Scarecrow, thoughtfully;

inconvenient (不便) [形] causing trouble, difficulty, or discomfort

「肉でできていると不便だろうね」とかかしは思慮深く言った。

“for you must sleep, and eat and drink.

sleep (眠る) [動] rest with the eyes closed

「だって、眠ったり、食べたり、飲んだりしなければならないんだもの。

However, you have brains, and it is worth a lot of bother to be able to think properly.”

be worth (価値がある) [動] be worthy of

bother (面倒) [名] trouble or difficulty

でも、君には脳みそがあるし、きちんと考えられるようになるには、いろいろと面倒なことがあるんだ。」

They left the cottage and walked through the trees until they found a little spring of clear water, where Dorothy drank and bathed and ate her breakfast.

spring (泉) [名] a natural flow of water from the ground

clear (清い) [形] free from clouds, mist, or rain

bathe (水浴びする) [動] wash and clean oneself in a bath

彼らは小屋を出て、木々の間を歩き、小さな清水の泉を見つけ、そこでドロシーは水を飲み、水浴びをし、朝食を食べた。

She saw there was not much bread left in the basket, and the girl was thankful the Scarecrow did not have to eat anything, for there was scarcely enough for herself and Toto for the day.

thankful (ありがたい) [形] grateful

scarcely (ほとんどない) [副] barely; hardly

day (一日) [名] a period of time from one midnight to the next

彼女はかごにあまりパンが残っていないのを見て、かかしが何も食べなくて済むのでありがたいと思った。自分とトトが一日食べるのにもほとんど足りなかったからだ。

When she had finished her meal, and was about to go back to the road of yellow brick, she was startled to hear a deep groan near by.

meal (食事) [名] an occasion when food is eaten

about to (しようとする) [動] be on the point of doing something

startle (びっくりさせる) [動] give a sudden shock to

groan (呻き声) [名] a deep inarticulate sound of pain or grief

食事を終えて、黄色いレンガの道に戻ろうとした時、近くで深い呻き声が聞こえてびっくりした。

“What was that?” she asked, timidly.

timidly (臆病に) [副] in a shy or fearful way

「あれは何?」と彼女は臆病に尋ねた。

“I cannot imagine,” replied the Scarecrow;

imagine (想像する) [動] form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

「想像もつかない」かかしは答えた。

“but we can go and see.”

「でも見に行ってみよう」

Just then another groan reached their ears, and the sound seemed to come from behind them.

sound (音) [名] vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear

behind (後ろ) [前] at or to the rear of

ちょうどその時、別のうめき声が彼らの耳に届き、音は彼らの後ろから来ているようだった。

They turned and walked through the forest a few steps, when Dorothy discovered something shining in a ray of sunshine that fell between the trees.

turn (向きを変える) [動] change direction

step (歩) [名] the distance covered by a single step

discover (発見する) [動] find unexpectedly or in the course of a search

彼らは向きを変えて森の中を数歩歩くと、ドロシーは木々の間から差し込む日差しの中で何かが輝いているのを発見した。

She ran to the place, and then stopped short, with a cry of surprise.

short (急に) [副] suddenly

彼女はその場所まで走り、そして驚きの叫び声を上げて急に止まった。

One of the big trees had been partly chopped through, and standing beside it, with an uplifted axe in his hands, was a man made entirely of tin.

partly (一部) [副] to some extent; partially

chop (切り倒す) [動] cut with an axe or other sharp tool

uplift (持ち上げる) [動] lift up

axe (おの) [名] a tool with a heavy bladed head attached to a handle

tin (ブリキ) [名] a silvery white metal

entirely (すっかり) [副] completely; wholly

大きな木の1本が一部切り倒されていて、その横に、手におのを持ち上げ、すっかりブリキでできた男が立っていた。

His head and arms and legs were jointed upon his body, but he stood perfectly motionless, as if he could not stir at all.

joint (つながる) [動] connect or fasten together

perfectly (全く) [副] completely or absolutely

motionless (動かずに) [形] not moving

stir (動く) [動] move slightly

彼の頭と腕と脚は体につながっていたが、彼はまるで全く動けないように、全く動かずに立っていた。

Dorothy looked at him in amazement, and so did the Scarecrow, while Toto barked sharply and made a snap at the tin legs, which hurt his teeth.

so (そう) [副] in the same way

sharply (鋭く) [副] in a sharp manner

snap (噛みつく) [動] bite or try to bite quickly and suddenly

ドロシーは驚いて彼を見つめ、かかしもそうしたが、トトは鋭く吠えてブリキの脚に噛みつこうとしたが、歯を痛めた。

“Did you groan?” asked Dorothy.

groan (うめく) [動] make a deep inarticulate sound in response to pain or despair

「うめいたの?」とドロシーは尋ねた。

“Yes,” answered the tin man, “I did. I’ve been groaning for more than a year, and no one has ever heard me before or come to help me.”

tin man (ブリキの男) [名] a man made of tin

more than a year (一年以上) [名] a period of time longer than one year

no one (誰も) [代] not a single person

come to help (助けに来る) [動] arrive in order to help

「はい」とブリキの男は答えた、「うめきました。私は一年以上も呻き続けていますが、これまで誰も私の声を聞いたり、助けに来てくれたりしたことはありません。」

“What can I do for you?” she enquired softly, for she was moved by the sad voice in which the man spoke.

do for (してあげる) [動] do something for someone

softly (そっと) [副] in a quiet way

move (心を動かされる) [動] affect someone emotionally

sad (悲しげな) [形] unhappy or mournful

「何かできることはありますか?」と彼女はそっと尋ねた。男の悲しげな声に心を動かされたからだ。

“Get an oil-can and oil my joints,” he answered.

oil-can (油差し) [名] a can containing oil

oil (油を差す) [動] lubricate with oil

joint (関節) [名] a place where two or more things are joined together

「油差しを取って、私の関節に油を差してください」と彼は答えた。

“They are rusted so badly that I cannot move them at all;

rust (錆びる) [動] to become corroded by exposure to moisture

move (動かす) [動] to change the position of something

「ひどく錆びついてしまって、全く動かすことができません。

if I am well oiled I shall soon be all right again.

oil (油) [名] a greasy liquid that is used as a fuel and for lubrication

all right (元通り) [形] satisfactory or acceptable

油を差せばすぐに元通りになるでしょう。

You will find an oil-can on a shelf in my cottage.”

shelf (棚) [名] a long, flat piece of wood or rigid material, attached to a wall or forming part of a bookcase or other furniture, that provides a surface for the storage or display of objects

私の小屋の棚に油差しがあります」

Dorothy at once ran back to the cottage and found the oil-can, and then she returned and asked anxiously, “Where are your joints?”

run back (戻る) [動] go back to a place

return (戻る) [動] go back to a place

ドロシーはすぐに小屋に戻って油差しを見つけ、それから戻ってきて心配そうに尋ねた。「関節はどこですか?」

“Oil my neck, first,” replied the Tin Woodman.

neck (首) [名] the part of a person's or animal's body that connects the head to the rest of the body

「まず首に油を差してください」ブリキの木こりは答えた。

So she oiled it, and as it was quite badly rusted the Scarecrow took hold of the tin head and moved it gently from side to side until it worked freely, and then the man could turn it himself.

work (動く) [動] operate or function

freely (自由に) [副] without restriction or limitation

turn (回す) [動] move around an axis or center

ドロシーは油を差した。かなりひどく錆びていたので、かかしはブリキの頭をつかんで、自由に動くまで左右にゆっくりと動かした。すると、ブリキの木こりは自分で頭を回せるようになった。

“Now oil the joints in my arms,” he said.

「次に腕の関節に油を差してください」と彼は言った。

And Dorothy oiled them and the Scarecrow bent them carefully until they were quite free from rust and as good as new.

rust (錆び) [名] a reddish-brown substance that forms on metals and other materials as a result of exposure to moisture

as good as new (新品同様) [形] in as good a condition as when new

ドロシーは油を差し、かかしは腕が錆びが取れ新品同様になるまで注意深く曲げた。

The Tin Woodman gave a sigh of satisfaction and lowered his axe, which he leaned against the tree.

give a sigh (ため息をつく) [動] breathe out audibly in a long, deep, and weary way

satisfaction (満足) [名] the feeling of fulfillment or happiness

lower (下ろす) [動] move something to a lower position

ブリキの木こりは満足のため息をつき、斧を下ろして木に立てかけた。

“This is a great comfort,” he said.

comfort (楽) [名] a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint

「これはとても楽になりました」と彼は言った。

“I have been holding that axe in the air ever since I rusted, and I’m glad to be able to put it down at last.

hold (持ち上げる) [動] to have or keep in the hand

ever since (ずっと) [副] from the time that

「錆びてからずっとこの斧を空中に持ち上げていたので、やっと下ろせて嬉しいです。

Now, if you will oil the joints of my legs, I shall be all right once more.”

さあ、足の関節に油を差してくれれば、また元通りになるでしょう」

So they oiled his legs until he could move them freely;

そこでみんなは彼の足が自由に動くようになるまで油を差した。

and he thanked them again and again for his release, for he seemed a very polite creature, and very grateful.

again and again (何度も何度も) [副] repeatedly

release (解放) [名] the action or fact of being released

polite (礼儀正しい) [形] showing good manners

彼は解放してくれたことを何度も何度も感謝した。とても礼儀正しく、とても感謝しているようだった。

“I might have stood there always if you had not come along,” he said;

come along (来る) [動] move or travel toward or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker

always (ずっと) [副] at all times; on all occasions; ever; continually

「あなたたちが来てくれなかったら、ずっとあそこに立っていたかもしれません」と彼は言った。

“so you have certainly saved my life.

「だから、あなたたちは確かに私の命を救ってくれたのです。

How did you happen to be here?”

happen to (たまたま) [動] occur by chance

be here (ここに来た) [動] arrive at this place

どうしてここに来たのですか?」

“We are on our way to the Emerald City, to see the Great Oz,” she answered, “and we stopped at your cottage to pass the night.”

on one's way (途中) [名] in the process of going somewhere

stop (立ち寄る) [動] temporarily cease an action or activity

「私たちは偉大なオズに会いにエメラルドの都に向かう途中です」と彼女は答えた。「そして、夜を過ごすためにあなたの小屋に立ち寄ったのです。」

“Why do you wish to see Oz?” he asked.

「なぜオズに会いたいのですか?」と彼は尋ねた。

“I want him to send me back to Kansas, and the Scarecrow wants him to put a few brains into his head,” she replied.

back (戻す) [副] to or toward the place or time from which someone or something came

「私は彼にカンザスへ送り返してもらいたいのです。そしてかかしは彼に頭に脳みそを入れてもらいたいのです」と彼女は答えた。

The Tin Woodman appeared to think deeply for a moment.

appear (ようだった) [動] seem to be

think deeply (深く考え込む) [動] think carefully and thoroughly

for a moment (一瞬) [名] a very short period of time

ブリキの木こりは一瞬深く考え込んだようだった。

Then he said:

それから彼は言った。

“Do you suppose Oz could give me a heart?”

suppose (思う) [動] think or assume that something is true or probable

「オズは私に心臓をくれると思いますか?」

“Why, I guess so,” Dorothy answered.

「ええ、そう思います」ドロシーは答えた。

“It would be as easy as to give the Scarecrow brains.”

easy (簡単) [形] able to be achieved without great effort

「かかしさんに脳みそをあげるのと同じくらい簡単でしょう」

“True,” the Tin Woodman returned.

「本当だ」ブリキの木こりは答えた。

“So, if you will allow me to join your party,

allow (いれてくれる) [動] permit to do something

join (仲間にいれる) [動] become a member of

「だから、もしあなたが私を仲間にいれてくれるなら、

I will also go to the Emerald City and ask Oz to help me.”

help (助け) [名] the action of helping someone by sharing work, providing money, or doing a favor

私もエメラルドの都に行ってオズに助けを求めよう」

“Come along,” said the Scarecrow heartily;

come along (一緒に来る) [動] accompany someone

heartily (心から) [副] in a sincere or hearty manner

「一緒に来てください」かかしは心から言った。

and Dorothy added that she would be pleased to have his company.

add (付け加える) [動] say something further

be pleased (嬉しい) [動] feeling or showing pleasure or satisfaction

そしてドロシーは彼が仲間に加わってくれると嬉しいと付け加えた。

So the Tin Woodman shouldered his axe

shoulder (担ぐ) [動] carry on one's shoulders

そこでブリキの木こりは斧を肩に担ぎ

and they all passed through the forest

そして彼らは皆森を通り抜けた

until they came to the road that was paved with yellow brick.

黄色いレンガで舗装された道にたどり着くまで。

The Tin Woodman had asked Dorothy to put the oil-can in her basket.

ブリキの木こりはドロシーに油差しをバスケットに入れてくれるように頼んだ。

“For,” he said, “if I should get caught in the rain, and rust again, I would need the oil-can badly.”

get caught in (降られる) [動] be caught in

again (また) [副] once more; anew

need (必要になる) [動] require (something) because it is essential or very important

「というのも」と彼は言った、「もし雨に降られてまた錆びたら、油差しがとても必要になるんだ。」

It was a bit of good luck to have their new comrade join the party, for soon after they had begun their journey again they came to a place where the trees and branches grew so thick over the road that the travelers could not pass.

a bit of (少し) [名] a small amount of

good luck (幸運) [名] success or good fortune

have (加わる) [動] to possess, own, or hold

new (新しい) [形] recently made, produced, or created

comrade (仲間) [名] a friend or companion

thick (密に) [形] having a large distance from one side to the other

traveler (旅人) [名] a person who is traveling or who often travels

新しい仲間が加わったのは少し幸運なことだった。というのも、彼らが再び旅を始めてすぐに、木々や枝が道の上にとても密に生えていて旅人が通れない場所にたどり着いたからだ。

But the Tin Woodman set to work with his axe and chopped so well that soon he cleared a passage for the entire party.

set to work (作業に取り掛かる) [動] start working

clear (切り開く) [動] make a way through

passage (道) [名] a way through

entire (全員) [形] with no part left out; whole

しかしブリキの木こりは斧で作業に取り掛かり、とても上手に切り倒したので、すぐに一行全員が通れる道を切り開いた。

Dorothy was thinking so earnestly as they walked along that she did not notice when the Scarecrow stumbled into a hole and rolled over to the side of the road.

think (考える) [動] have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something

roll over (転がる) [動] turn over and over

ドロシーは歩きながらとても真剣に考えていたので、かかしが穴につまずいて道の脇に転がっても気がつかなかった。

Indeed, he was obliged to call to her to help him up again.

be obliged to (せざるを得ない) [動] be forced or compelled to do something

call to (呼びかける) [動] shout to someone

help up (助け起こす) [動] help someone to stand up

実際、彼は彼女に呼びかけて、もう一度助けてもらうしかなかった。

“Why didn’t you walk around the hole?” asked the Tin Woodman.

walk around (避けて歩く) [動] to go around something

「なぜ穴を避けて歩かなかったんだい?」とブリキの木こりは尋ねた。

“I don’t know enough,” replied the Scarecrow cheerfully.

enough (よく) [副] to a sufficient degree

cheerfully (元気よく) [副] in a cheerful manner

「よくわからないんだ」とかかしは元気よく答えた。

“My head is stuffed with straw, you know, and that is why I am going to Oz to ask him for some brains.”

ask (もらいに行く) [動] say or write something to request something

「私の頭はわらで詰まっているんだ、だからオズに脳みそをもらいに行くんだ。」

“Oh, I see,” said the Tin Woodman.

「ああ、なるほど」とブリキの木こりは言った。

“But, after all, brains are not the best things in the world.”

「でも、結局のところ、脳みそは世界で一番のものではないよ。」

“Have you any?” enquired the Scarecrow.

「あなたは持っているの?」かかしは尋ねた。

“No, my head is quite empty,” answered the Woodman;

empty (空っぽ) [形] containing nothing

「いいえ、私の頭の中は空っぽです」と木こりは答えた。

“but once I had brains, and a heart also;

「でも、かつては脳みそも心臓も持っていました。

so, having tried them both, I should much rather have a heart.”

both (両方) [限] the two people or things just mentioned

だから、両方試した結果、私は心臓が欲しいと思うようになりました。」

“And why is that?” asked the Scarecrow.

「それはなぜ?」かかしは尋ねた。

“I will tell you my story, and then you will know.”

「私の話をすれば、わかるでしょう。」

So, while they were walking through the forest, the Tin Woodman told the following story:

walk through (歩く) [動] move at regular paces by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once

だから、森を歩いている間に、ブリキの木こりは次のような話をした。

“I was born the son of a woodman who chopped down trees in the forest and sold the wood for a living.

woodman (木こり) [名] a person who cuts down trees

chop down (切り倒す) [動] cut down with an axe or other sharp tool

sell (売る) [動] exchange or deliver for money

living (生計) [名] a means of earning money to support oneself

「私は森の木を切り倒して、木を売って生計を立てている木こりの息子として生まれました。

When I grew up I too became a wood-chopper, and after my father died I took care of my old mother as long as she lived.

grow up (大きくなる) [動] become an adult

wood-chopper (木こり) [名] a person who cuts down trees

father (父) [名] a male parent

die (亡くなる) [動] stop living

take care of (面倒をみる) [動] be responsible for

mother (母) [名] a female parent

大きくなると私も木こりになり、父が亡くなった後は老いた母が亡くなるまで面倒をみました。

Then I made up my mind that instead of living alone I would marry, so that I might not become lonely.

make up one's mind (決心する) [動] reach, make, or come to a decision about something

instead of (代わりに) [前] as an alternative to

live alone (一人で暮らす) [動] live by oneself

marry (結婚する) [動] get married

それから私は一人で暮らす代わりに結婚して、孤独にならないようにしようと決心しました。

“There was one of the Munchkin girls who was so beautiful that I soon grew to love her with all my heart.

grow to (~するようになる) [動] become

all my heart (心から) [名] with all my being

「マンチキンの女の子の中にとても美しい子がいて、私はすぐに彼女を心から愛するようになりました。

She, on her part, promised to marry me as soon as I could earn enough money to build a better house for her;

on one's part (~の側では) [副] as far as one is concerned

as soon as (~したらすぐに) [接] at the moment that

enough (十分な) [形] as much or as many as required

彼女の側では、私が彼女のためにもっと良い家を建てるのに十分なお金を稼ぐことができたらすぐに私と結婚すると約束しました。

so I set to work harder than ever.

set to (~するようになる) [動] start doing something

work (働く) [動] be engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a purpose of result

だから私はこれまで以上に一生懸命働くようになりました。

But the girl lived with an old woman who did not want her to marry anyone, for she was so lazy she wished the girl to remain with her and do the cooking and the housework.

old woman (老婆) [名] a woman who is old

want (望む) [動] wish for

lazy (怠惰な) [形] unwilling to work or use energy

remain (残る) [動] stay

cooking (料理) [名] the practice or skill of preparing food

housework (家事) [名] the work of cleaning, cooking, and looking after a house

しかし、その少女は、彼女が誰とも結婚することを望まない老婆と一緒に住んでいました。なぜなら、彼女はとても怠惰で、少女が彼女と一緒にいて、料理や家事をすることを望んでいたからです。

So the old woman went to the Wicked Witch of the East, and promised her two sheep and a cow if she would prevent the marriage.

promise (約束する) [動] assure someone that one will or will not do something

sheep (羊) [名] an animal that is often kept for its wool or its meat

prevent (阻止する) [動] keep from happening or arising

それで老婆は東の悪い魔女のところへ行き、結婚を阻止したら羊を二頭と牛を一頭あげると約束しました。

Thereupon the Wicked Witch enchanted my axe, and when I was chopping away at my best one day, for I was anxious to get the new house and my wife as soon as possible, the axe slipped all at once and cut off my left leg.

thereupon (そこで) [副] immediately after that; at once

enchant (魔法をかけた) [動] to attract and hold the attention of by being interesting, pleasing, or fascinating

chop (切る) [動] cut with a sharp, heavy blow

one day (ある日) [名] at some unspecified time in the future

anxious (切望していた) [形] worried or nervous about something

as soon as possible (できるだけ早く) [副] without delay; immediately

slip (滑る) [動] move or cause to move smoothly, quickly, and quietly

cut off (切断する) [動] separate or remove by cutting

そこで悪い魔女は私の斧に魔法をかけ、ある日、私はできるだけ早く新しい家と妻を得たいと切望していたので、一生懸命に木を切っていたところ、斧が突然滑って私の左足を切断してしまったのです。

“This at first seemed a great misfortune, for I knew a one-legged man could not do very well as a wood-chopper.

seem (思える) [動] appear to be; give the impression of being

misfortune (不幸) [名] bad luck; an unfortunate event

one-legged (片足の) [形] having only one leg

do (できる) [動] perform or carry out

very well (あまりうまく) [副] to a high standard; very well

「これは最初は大きな不幸に思えました。片足の男は木こりとしてあまりうまくできないことを知っていたからです。

So I went to a tin-smith and had him make me a new leg out of tin.

tin-smith (ブリキ職人) [名] a person who works with tin

have (作ってもらう) [動] cause to be, do, or occur

それで私はブリキ職人のところに行き、ブリキで新しい足を作ってもらいました。

The leg worked very well, once I was used to it;

very well (とてもよく) [副] to a high standard or degree

once (慣れてしまえば) [接] as soon as; when

慣れてしまえば、その足はとてもよく動きました。

but my action angered the Wicked Witch of the East, for she had promised the old woman I should not marry the pretty Munchkin girl.

action (行動) [名] something that is done

anger (怒らせる) [動] make someone angry

pretty (かわいい) [形] attractive in a delicate way

しかし、私の行動は東の悪い魔女を怒らせました。彼女は私がかわいいマンチキンの女の子と結婚しないように老婆に約束していたからです。

When I began chopping again my axe slipped and cut off my right leg.

私が再び木を切り始めたとき、斧が滑って右足を切断してしまいました。

Again I went to the tinner, and again he made me a leg out of tin.

tinner (ブリキ職人) [名] a person who works with tin

私は再びブリキ職人のところに行き、またブリキで足を作ってもらいました。

After this the enchanted axe cut off my arms, one after the other;

after this (この後) [副] after this time

enchanted (魔法の) [形] under the spell of a magical enchantment

cut off (切り落とす) [動] to remove by cutting

この後、魔法の斧は私の腕を次々と切り落としました。

but, nothing daunted, I had them replaced with tin ones.

daunted (恐れる) [動] be intimidated by

replace (交換する) [動] take the place of

しかし、何も恐れることなく、私はそれらをブリキ製のものに交換してもらいました。

The Wicked Witch then made the axe slip and cut off my head, and at first I thought that was the end of me.

すると、邪悪な魔女は斧を滑らせて私の頭を切り落としました。最初はこれで終わりだと思いました。

But the tinner happened to come along, and he made me a new head out of tin.

come along (通りかかる) [動] pass by

しかし、ブリキ職人がたまたま通りかかり、ブリキで新しい頭を作ってくれました。

“I thought I had beaten the Wicked Witch then, and I worked harder than ever;

beat (倒す) [動] defeat or overcome

「これで邪悪な魔女を倒したと思い、これまで以上に一生懸命働きました。

but I little knew how cruel my enemy could be.

little (少しも) [副] not at all; not in the least

cruel (残酷な) [形] willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it

enemy (敵) [名] a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

しかし、私は敵がどれほど残酷かを知らなかったのです。

She thought of a new way to kill my love for the beautiful Munchkin maiden, and made my axe slip again, so that it cut right through my body, splitting me into two halves.

love (愛) [名] a strong feeling of affection

maiden (乙女) [名] a girl or young woman who is a virgin

cut (切断する) [動] divide with a sharp-edged tool

right through (真っ二つ) [副] from one side to the other

split (分かれる) [動] break or cause to break apart

彼女は美しいマンチキンの乙女への私の愛を殺す新しい方法を考え、私の斧を再び滑らせて、私の体を真っ二つに切断しました。

Once more the tinner came to my help and made me a body of tin, fastening my tin arms and legs and head to it, by means of joints, so that I could move around as well as ever.

once more (もう一度) [副] one more time

come to one's help (助けに来る) [動] to help someone

move around (動き回る) [動] to go from one place to another

もう一度ブリキ職人が助けに来てくれて、ブリキの体を作ってくれて、ブリキの腕と脚と頭を関節で固定して、これまで通りに動き回れるようになりました。

But, alas! I had now no heart, so that I lost all my love for the Munchkin girl, and did not care whether I married her or not.

alas (悲しいかな) [間] an expression of grief, sorrow, or regret

have no heart (心がない) [動] be unfeeling or unkind

care (気にする) [動] feel concerned or interested

しかし、悲しいかな! 私はもう心がなかったので、マンチキンの少女への愛をすべて失い、彼女と結婚するかどうかも気にしませんでした。

I suppose she is still living with the old woman, waiting for me to come after her.

彼女はまだ老婆と暮らしていて、私が迎えに来るのを待っているのでしょう。

“My body shone so brightly in the sun that I felt very proud of it and it did not matter now if my axe slipped, for it could not cut me.

「私の体は太陽の下でとても明るく輝いていたので、とても誇らしく思いました。斧が滑っても、私を切ることはできないので、今は問題ではありません。

There was only one danger—that my joints would rust;

danger (危険) [名] exposure to or risk of injury, pain, harm, or loss

危険はただ一つ、関節が錆びることだけでした。

but I kept an oil-can in my cottage and took care to oil myself whenever I needed it.

keep (置く) [動] have or maintain in one's possession

take care (気をつける) [動] be careful or cautious

whenever (いつでも) [副] at whatever time; on whatever occasion

しかし、私は小屋に油差しを置いて、必要なときにはいつでも油を差すようにしていました。

However, there came a day when I forgot to do this, and, being caught in a rainstorm, before I thought of the danger my joints had rusted, and I was left to stand in the woods until you came to help me.

forget (忘れる) [動] not be able to remember

day (日) [名] a period of time

catch (降られる) [動] trap or capture

rainstorm (大雨) [名] a heavy or prolonged rain

wood (森) [名] a large area of land covered with trees

しかし、ある日、これをするのを忘れてしまい、大雨に降られて、危険を察知する前に関節が錆びてしまい、あなたが助けに来てくれるまで森の中に立ったままになってしまったのです。

It was a terrible thing to undergo, but during the year I stood there I had time to think that the greatest loss I had known was the loss of my heart.

undergo (経験する) [動] experience something

greatest (最大の) [形] of the highest quality or eminence

loss (損失) [名] the fact or process of losing something or someone

それはひどい経験でしたが、そこに立っていた一年の間に、私が知った最大の損失は心を失ったことだと考えるようになりました。

While I was in love I was the happiest man on earth;

in love (恋をしている) [形] feeling a strong romantic or sexual attachment to someone

on earth (この世で) [副] in this world; in this life

恋をしている間は、私はこの世で一番幸せな男でした。

but no one can love who has not a heart, and so I am resolved to ask Oz to give me one.

しかし、心のない人は誰も愛することができないので、私はオズに心をくれるように頼もうと決心しました。

If he does, I will go back to the Munchkin maiden and marry her.”

if (もし) [接] on the condition or supposition that; in the event that

もしそうしてくれれば、私はマンチキンの乙女のもとに戻って結婚するつもりだ。」

Both Dorothy and the Scarecrow had been greatly interested in the story of the Tin Woodman, and now they knew why he was so anxious to get a new heart.

interested (興味を持つ) [形] having or showing a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone

why (なぜ) [副] for what reason or purpose

get (得る) [動] come to have or hold

ドロシーもかかしもブリキの木こりの話にとても興味を持っていて、今では彼がなぜ新しい心を得ることにそれほど熱心なのかがわかりました。

“All the same,” said the Scarecrow, “I shall ask for brains instead of a heart;

all the same (それでも) [副] nevertheless; in spite of that

ask for (頼む) [動] request something

「それでも」かかしは言いました、「私は心の代わりに脳みそを頼むつもりだ。

for a fool would not know what to do with a heart if he had one.”

do with (どうしたらいいか) [動] to be connected with or related to

愚か者は心を持っていても、それをどうしたらいいかわからないだろうから。」

“I shall take the heart,” returned the Tin Woodman;

「私は心をもらう」とブリキの木こりは答えました。

“for brains do not make one happy, and happiness is the best thing in the world.”

happy (幸せ) [形] feeling or showing pleasure or contentment

「脳みそは人を幸せにしない、そして幸せは世界で一番素晴らしいものだ。」

Dorothy did not say anything, for she was puzzled to know which of her two friends was right, and she decided if she could only get back to Kansas and Aunt Em, it did not matter so much whether the Woodman had no brains and the Scarecrow no heart, or each got what he wanted.

not say anything (何も言わない) [動] remain silent

be right (正しい) [動] correct or true

decide (決める) [動] reach or come to a decision about something

could (できる) [助] be able to

it does not matter (問題ではない) [動] be of no importance or significance

so much (それほど) [副] to such a great extent

have no brains (脳みそがない) [動] be stupid or foolish

no heart (心がない) [動] be unfeeling or cruel

ドロシーは何も言いませんでした。彼女は二人の友人のどちらが正しいのかわからず困惑していたからです。そして彼女はカンザスとエムおばさんのところに戻れさえすれば、木こりに脳みそがなくてかかしに心がなくても、あるいはそれぞれが欲しいものを手に入れたとしても、それほど問題ではないと決めました。

What worried her most was that the bread was nearly gone, and another meal for herself and Toto would empty the basket.

most (最も) [副] to the greatest extent

nearly (ほとんど) [副] very close to; almost

gone (なくなる) [動] no longer present; absent

another (もう一度) [形] an additional one of the same type

empty (空にする) [動] make or become empty

彼女が最も心配したのは、パンがほとんどなくなり、自分とトトがもう一度食事をしたらバスケットが空になってしまうことでした。

To be sure neither the Woodman nor the Scarecrow ever ate anything, but she was not made of tin nor straw, and could not live unless she was fed.

to be sure (確かに) [副] without doubt; certainly

but (しかし) [接] on the contrary; rather

made of (できている) [動] composed or consisting of

unless (なければ) [接] except on the condition that; if not

live (生きる) [動] be alive; have life

確かに木こりもかかしも何も食べませんが、彼女はブリキでもわらでもできていないし、食べなければ生きていけません。

6: THE COWARDLY LION

6 (6) [他] the number six

COWARDLY LION (臆病なライオン) [名] a lion that is not brave

6:臆病なライオン

All this time Dorothy and her companions had been walking through the thick woods.

all this time (この間ずっと) [副] during the whole of this time

companion (仲間) [名] a person who accompanies another

この間ずっとドロシーと仲間たちは深い森の中を歩いていました。

The road was still paved with yellow brick, but these were much covered by dried branches and dead leaves from the trees, and the walking was not at all good.

cover (覆う) [動] be or provide a covering for

dried (枯れた) [形] free from moisture or liquid

leaf (葉) [名] a flattened structure of a higher plant that is typically green and blade-like

道は相変わらず黄色いレンガで舗装されていましたが、木々の枯れ枝や枯れ葉で覆われており、歩きにくい道でした。

There were few birds in this part of the forest, for birds love the open country where there is plenty of sunshine;

part (部分) [名] a piece of something

plenty (たっぷり) [名] a lot of something

森のこの部分には鳥はほとんどいませんでした。鳥は日光がたっぷり当たる開けた場所を好むからです。

but now and then there came a deep growl from some wild animal hidden among the trees.

now and then (時折) [副] occasionally; from time to time

deep (深い) [形] of great vertical extent

growl (唸り声) [名] a deep guttural sound

しかし、時折、木々の間に隠れた野生動物から深い唸り声が聞こえてきました。

These sounds made the little girl’s heart beat fast, for she did not know what made them;

beat (打つ) [動] strike repeatedly

fast (速く) [副] at high speed

not (ない) [副] a word that describes the absence of something

これらの音は少女の心臓をドキドキさせました。なぜなら、彼女はその音が何によって出されているのか知らなかったからです。

but Toto knew, and he walked close to Dorothy’s side, and did not even bark in return.

close (そば) [副] near

しかし、トトは知っていたので、ドロシーのそばを歩き、吠え返すことさえしませんでした。

“How long will it be,” the child asked of the Tin Woodman, “before we are out of the forest?”

how long (どれくらい) [副] for what period of time

be (かかる) [動] take

before (まで) [接] during the period of time prior to

out of (出る) [前] from the inside to the outside of

「森から出るまでどれくらいかかるの?」と子供はブリキの木こりに尋ねました。

“I cannot tell,” was the answer, “for I have never been to the Emerald City.

answer (答え) [名] a reply to a question

「わからない」というのが答えでした。「私はエメラルドシティに行ったことがないから。

But my father went there once, when I was a boy, and he said it was a long journey through a dangerous country, although nearer to the city where Oz dwells the country is beautiful.

boy (子供) [名] a male child or young man

でも、私が子供の頃、父が一度そこに行ったことがあるんだ。オズが住んでいる街に近づくと国は美しくなるが、危険な国を通る長い旅だったと言っていた。

But I am not afraid so long as I have my oil-can, and nothing can hurt the Scarecrow, while you bear upon your forehead the mark of the Good Witch’s kiss, and that will protect you from harm.”

so long as (限り) [接] on condition that; provided that

oil-can (油さし) [名] a can for holding oil

protect (守る) [動] keep safe from harm or injury

でも、油さしがある限り私は怖くないし、かかしを傷つけるものは何もない。君は額に良い魔女のキスの跡があるから、それは君を危害から守ってくれるだろう。」

“But Toto!” said the girl anxiously.

「でもトト!」と少女は心配そうに言いました。

“What will protect him?”

「何が彼を守ってくれるの?」

“We must protect him ourselves if he is in danger,” replied the Tin Woodman.

「彼が危険な目に遭ったら、私たちが守らなければならない」とブリキの木こりは答えました。

Just as he spoke there came from the forest a terrible roar, and the next moment a great Lion bounded into the road.

just as (ちょうどその時) [副] at the exact moment that

roar (咆哮) [名] a loud, deep, prolonged sound, as of a lion, tiger, or other large animal

next (次の) [形] immediately following the time or event that is being specified

moment (瞬間) [名] a very brief period of time

Lion (ライオン) [名] a large carnivorous mammal of the cat family that lives in Africa and Asia and has a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

bound (飛び出す) [動] move or cause to move with a series of leaps or springs

彼がそう言うと、森から恐ろしい咆哮が聞こえ、次の瞬間、大きなライオンが道に飛び出してきました。

With one blow of his paw he sent the Scarecrow spinning over and over to the edge of the road, and then he struck at the Tin Woodman with his sharp claws.

with one blow (一撃で) [名] with a single hit

paw (前足) [名] the foot of an animal having claws and pads

spin (回す) [動] turn or cause to turn or move around quickly

over and over (ぐるぐる) [副] repeatedly

strike (殴る) [動] hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other object

claw (爪) [名] a curved, pointed horny nail on the foot of an animal or bird

彼は前足の一撃でかかしを道の端までぐるぐる回し、それから鋭い爪でブリキの木こりを殴りました。

But, to the Lion’s surprise, he could make no impression on the tin, although the Woodman fell over in the road and lay still.

to one's surprise (驚いたことに) [副] surprisingly

make no impression (傷をつけることができない) [動] fail to make an impression

fall over (倒れる) [動] fall to the ground

lie still (じっと横たわる) [動] lie without moving

しかし、木こりは道に倒れてじっと横たわっていたにもかかわらず、ライオンは驚いたことにブリキに傷をつけることができませんでした。

Little Toto, now that he had an enemy to face, ran barking toward the Lion, and the great beast had opened his mouth to bite the dog, when Dorothy, fearing Toto would be killed, and heedless of danger, rushed forward and slapped the Lion upon his nose as hard as she could, while she cried out:

face (直面する) [動] be confronted with

beast (獣) [名] an animal

fear (恐れる) [動] be afraid of

heedless (顧みない) [形] showing a lack of care or attention

forward (前) [副] toward the front

slap (叩く) [動] hit with the palm of the hand or a flat object

小さなトトは、敵と直面したので、ライオンに向かって吠えながら走り、大きな獣は犬を噛もうと口を開けましたが、ドロシーはトトが殺されるのではないかと恐れ、危険を顧みず、前に突進してライオンの鼻をできるだけ強く叩きながら叫びました。

“Don’t you dare to bite Toto!

「トトを噛むなんてよくもそんなことができますね!

You ought to be ashamed of yourself, a big beast like you, to bite a poor little dog!”

ought to (べきだ) [助] should

be ashamed of (恥ずかしく思う) [動] feel shame or guilt

yourself (自分) [代] the person that you are

a big beast (大きな獣) [名] a large animal

a poor little dog (かわいそうな小さな犬) [名] a small dog that is in a bad situation

あなたのような大きな獣がかわいそうな小さな犬を噛むなんて、恥ずかしく思うべきです!」

“I didn’t bite him,” said the Lion, as he rubbed his nose with his paw where Dorothy had hit it.

rub (こする) [動] move one's hand or an object over a surface with firm pressure

hit (叩く) [動] strike with a blow

「噛んでない」とライオンは言い、ドロシーに叩かれた鼻を前足でこすりました。

“No, but you tried to,” she retorted.

retort (言い返す) [動] say something in reply, usually something quick and angry

「噛んではいないけど、噛もうとした」と彼女は言い返しました。

“You are nothing but a big coward.”

nothing but (ただの) [副] only; no more than

coward (臆病者) [名] a person who lacks courage

「あなたはただの大きな臆病者です。」

“I know it,” said the Lion, hanging his head in shame;

shame (恥) [名] a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior

「わかってる」とライオンは恥ずかしそうに頭を垂れました。

“I’ve always known it.

「ずっとわかっていた。

But how can I help it?”

でもどうしたらいいんだ?」

“I don’t know, I’m sure.

I'm sure (確かに) [副] without doubt; certainly

「わからないよ。

To think of your striking a stuffed man, like the poor Scarecrow!”

stuffed (詰め物だけの) [形] filled with a soft material

かわいそうなかかしのような、詰め物だけの人を殴るなんて!」

“Is he stuffed?” asked the Lion in surprise, as he watched her pick up the Scarecrow and set him upon his feet, while she patted him into shape again.

pick up (拾い上げる) [動] lift or raise something

set (立たせる) [動] put or place something in a specified position

pat (軽く叩く) [動] touch or stroke gently with the hand

「彼は詰め物なの?」とライオンは驚いて尋ね、ドロシーがかかしを拾い上げて立たせ、形を整えるために軽く叩くのを見た。

“Of course he’s stuffed,” replied Dorothy, who was still angry.

angry (怒っている) [形] feeling or showing anger

「もちろん詰め物よ」とドロシーは答えたが、まだ怒っていた。

“That’s why he went over so easily,” remarked the Lion.

go over (倒れる) [動] fall over

easily (簡単に) [副] in an easy manner

remark (言う) [動] say something as a comment

「だからあんなに簡単に倒れたんだ」とライオンは言った。

“It astonished me to see him whirl around so.

astonish (驚かせる) [動] surprise greatly; amaze

「彼があんなにぐるぐる回ったのには驚いたよ。

Is the other one stuffed also?”

stuff (詰め物) [名] material used to fill a space or container

もう一人も詰め物なの?」

“No,” said Dorothy, “he’s made of tin.”

「いいえ」とドロシーは言った、「彼はブリキでできているの。」

And she helped the Woodman up again.

up (起こす) [副] to a higher position or level

そして彼女は木こりを再び助け起こした。

“That’s why he nearly blunted my claws,” said the Lion.

that's why (だから) [接] for that reason

blunt (丸まる) [動] make or become less sharp

「だから私の爪がほとんど丸まってしまったんだ」とライオンは言った。

“When they scratched against the tin it made a cold shiver run down my back.

scratch (引っ掻く) [動] scrape or rub with a sharp or rough object

shiver (ぞっとする) [動] tremble or shake slightly, especially from cold or fear

run down (走り下りる) [動] move quickly down something

「爪がブリキに当たった時に背筋がぞっとしたよ。

What is that little animal you are so tender of?”

animal (動物) [名] a living organism of the kingdom Animalia

be tender of (大事にする) [動] to be careful with or protective of

そんなに大事にしている小さな動物は何だい?」

“He is my dog, Toto,” answered Dorothy.

「私の犬のトトです」とドロシーは答えた。

“Is he made of tin, or stuffed?” asked the Lion.

stuff (ぬいぐるみ) [名] a toy made of soft material and filled with stuffing

「ブリキでできているの? それともぬいぐるみ?」とライオンは尋ねた。

“Neither. He’s a—a—a meat dog,” said the girl.

neither (どちらでもない) [限] not either of two people or things

meat (肉) [名] the flesh of an animal or a bird that is eaten as food

「どちらでもないよ。彼は、えっと、肉でできた犬よ」と少女は言った。

“Oh. He’s a curious animal, and seems remarkably small, now that I look at him.

curious (珍しい) [形] eager to know or learn something

remarkably (とても) [副] to a noticeable degree

「ああ。彼は珍しい動物だね、よく見るととても小さいようだ。

No one would think of biting such a little thing except a coward like me,” continued the Lion, sadly.

except (以外) [前] not including; other than

私のような臆病者以外は誰もこんな小さなものを噛もうとは思わないだろう」とライオンは悲しそうに続けた。

“What makes you a coward?” asked Dorothy, looking at the great beast in wonder, for he was as big as a small horse.

「どうして臆病なの?」とドロシーは尋ね、小さな馬ほどもある大きな獣を不思議そうに眺めた。

“It’s a mystery,” replied the Lion.

mystery (謎) [名] something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain

「それは謎だ」とライオンは答えた。

“I suppose I was born that way.

be born (生まれる) [動] come into existence as a living being

「生まれつきそうだったんだと思う。

All the other animals in the forest naturally expect me to be brave, for the Lion is everywhere thought to be the King of Beasts.

all the other (他の全ての) [限] the remaining ones

naturally (当然) [副] as may be expected

brave (勇敢な) [形] ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage

everywhere (どこでも) [副] in all places or situations

king (王) [名] the male ruler of an independent state

森の他の動物たちはみんな当然私が勇敢だと思っている、ライオンはどこでも百獣の王だと考えられているからね。

I learned that if I roared very loudly every living thing was frightened and got out of my way.

learn (学ぶ) [動] gain knowledge or skills

roar (吠える) [動] make a loud, deep, prolonged sound

loudly (大きな声で) [副] in a loud manner

living thing (生き物) [名] an organism that is alive

get out of (逃げ出す) [動] leave or escape from

私がとても大きな声で吠えると、すべての生き物が怖がって私の道から逃げ出すことを学んだ。

Whenever I’ve met a man I’ve been awfully scared;

meet (会う) [動] come into the presence of

scared (怖がる) [形] frightened; afraid

人間に会うたびに私はひどく怖がっていた。

but I just roared at him, and he has always run away as fast as he could go.

run away (逃げ出す) [動] to leave a place or situation quickly, especially in order to escape from danger or to avoid being seen

でも私はただ彼に向かって吠えただけで、彼はいつもできるだけ速く逃げ出した。

If the elephants and the tigers and the bears had ever tried to fight me, I should have run myself—I’m such a coward;

elephant (象) [名] the largest living land animal

tiger (虎) [名] a large and powerful animal

bear (熊) [名] a large wild mammal

fight (戦う) [動] take part in a violent confrontation

もし象や虎や熊が私と戦おうとしたら、私は逃げていただろう、私はとても臆病者だ。

but just as soon as they hear me roar they all try to get away from me, and of course I let them go.”

just as soon as (するとすぐに) [接] immediately after

get away (逃げる) [動] leave a place or situation

let go (逃がす) [動] release one's hold on

でも私の咆哮を聞くとすぐにみんな逃げようとするので、もちろん逃がしてあげる」

“But that isn’t right.

right (正しい) [形] correct or true

「でもそれは正しくない。

The King of Beasts shouldn’t be a coward,” said the Scarecrow.

King of Beasts (百獣の王) [名] the lion

shouldn't (であってはならない) [助] should not

百獣の王は臆病者であってはならない」とカカシは言った。

“I know it,” returned the Lion, wiping a tear from his eye with the tip of his tail;

wipe (ぬぐう) [動] clean or dry by rubbing with a cloth or the hand

tip (先) [名] the end of something pointed or tapering

「わかってる」とライオンは答え、しっぽの先で目から涙をぬぐった。

“it is my great sorrow, and makes my life very unhappy.

sorrow (悲しみ) [名] a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others

unhappy (不幸) [形] not happy; sad; miserable

「それが私の大きな悲しみで、私の人生をとても不幸にしている。

But whenever there is danger, my heart begins to beat fast.”

でも危険があるときはいつでも、私の心臓はドキドキし始める。」

“Perhaps you have heart disease,” said the Tin Woodman.

heart disease (心臓病) [名] a disease of the heart

「たぶん心臓病なんだろう」ブリキの木こりは言った。

“It may be,” said the Lion.

may (かもしれない) [助] expressing possibility

「そうかもしれない」ライオンは言った。

“If you have,” continued the Tin Woodman, “you ought to be glad, for it proves you have a heart.

prove (証明する) [動] to show or make clear that something is true or exists

「もしそうなら」ブリキの木こりは続けた、「喜ぶべきだ、それは君が心臓を持っていることを証明する。

For my part, I have no heart;

for my part (私には) [副] as far as I am concerned

have no heart (心臓がない) [動] lack courage or feeling

私には心臓がない。

so I cannot have heart disease.”

だから心臓病にはならない。」

“Perhaps,” said the Lion, thoughtfully, “if I had no heart I should not be a coward.”

「たぶん」ライオンは考え深く言った、「もし私に心臓がなかったら臆病者にはならなかっただろう。」

“Have you brains?” asked the Scarecrow.

「君は脳みそを持っているか?」かかしは尋ねた。

“I suppose so. I’ve never looked to see,” replied the Lion.

「そう思う。見たことはないが」ライオンは答えた。

“I am going to the Great Oz to ask him to give me some,” remarked the Scarecrow, “for my head is stuffed with straw.”

「私は偉大なオズにそれをくれるよう頼みに行くんだ」かかしは言った、「私の頭はわらで詰まっているからね。」

“And I am going to ask him to give me a heart,” said the Woodman.

「そして私は彼に心臓をくれるよう頼みに行くんだ」木こりは言った。

“And I am going to ask him to send Toto and me back to Kansas,” added Dorothy.

back (カンザスへ) [副] to the place where one came from

「そして私は彼にトトと私をカンザスへ送り返してくれるよう頼みに行くの」ドロシーは付け加えた。

“Do you think Oz could give me courage?”

courage (勇気) [名] the ability to do something that frightens one

「オズは私に勇気を与えてくれると思う?」

asked the Cowardly Lion.

臆病なライオンは尋ねた。

“Just as easily as he could give me brains,” said the Scarecrow.

just as (同じくらい) [副] to the same extent or degree

「私に脳みそを与えるのと同じくらい簡単に」かかしは言った。

“Or give me a heart,” said the Tin Woodman.

「あるいは私に心を与えてくれる」ブリキの木こりは言った。

“Or send me back to Kansas,” said Dorothy.

send back (送り返す) [動] return something to the place it came from

「あるいは私をカンザスへ送り返してくれる」ドロシーは言った。

“Then, if you don’t mind, I’ll go with you,” said the Lion, “for my life is simply unbearable without a bit of courage.”

if you don't mind (もし嫌でなければ) [句] if you don't object

simply (ただ) [副] in a simple manner

unbearable (耐えられない) [形] not able to be endured

「それなら、もし嫌でなければ、私も一緒に行こう」ライオンは言った、「私の人生は少しの勇気もなければ耐えられない」

“You will be very welcome,” answered Dorothy, “for you will help to keep away the other wild beasts.

be welcome (歓迎される) [動] be greeted with pleasure or gladness

keep away (追い払う) [動] cause to stay at a distance

wild beast (野獣) [名] a wild animal

「大歓迎よ」ドロシーは答えた、「他の野獣を追い払うのに役立つでしょう。

It seems to me they must be more cowardly than you are if they allow you to scare them so easily.”

allow (許す) [動] permit

scare (脅かす) [動] frighten

彼らがそんなに簡単にあなたに脅かされるのなら、彼らはあなたよりも臆病に違いないよ」

“They really are,” said the Lion; “but that doesn’t make me any braver, and as long as I know myself to be a coward I shall be unhappy.”

doesn't (わけではない) [助] does not

braver (勇敢になる) [形] having or showing courage

as long as (限り) [接] on condition that; provided that

coward (臆病) [名] a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things

「彼らは本当に臆病だ」ライオンは言った、「しかし、だからといって私が勇敢になるわけではないし、自分が臆病だと知っている限り、私は不幸だ」

So once more the little company set off upon the journey, the Lion walking with stately strides at Dorothy’s side.

once more (再び) [副] one more time; again

set off (出発する) [動] start a journey

こうして小さな一行は再び旅に出発し、ライオンはドロシーの横を堂々とした足取りで歩いた。

Toto did not approve this new comrade at first, for he could not forget how nearly he had been crushed between the Lion’s great jaws;

approve (認める) [動] have or express a favorable opinion of

nearly (そうになった) [副] almost but not quite

between (間に) [前] in the space separating two things

トトは最初この新しい仲間を認めなかった、ライオンの大きなあごの間に挟まれて押しつぶされそうになったことを忘れることができなかったからだ。

but after a time he became more at ease, and presently Toto and the Cowardly Lion had grown to be good friends.

after a time (しばらくすると) [副] after a while

at ease (落ち着く) [形] relaxed and comfortable

presently (やがて) [副] soon; in a short time

grow to be (なる) [動] become

good friend (仲良し) [名] a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection

しかし、しばらくすると彼はもっと落ち着き、やがてトトと臆病なライオンは仲良しになった。

During the rest of that day there was no other adventure to mar the peace of their journey.

during (の間に) [前] in or throughout the course of

no other (他にない) [限] not any other

adventure (冒険) [名] an unusual and exciting experience

mar (損なう) [動] spoil or impair the quality of

peace (平和) [名] a state of tranquility or quiet

その日の残りの時間は、旅の平和を損なうような冒険は何も起こらなかった。

Once, indeed, the Tin Woodman stepped upon a beetle that was crawling along the road, and killed the poor little thing.

step upon (踏む) [動] put one's foot on or upon

beetle (カブトムシ) [名] an insect of the order Coleoptera, having hard forewings that cover and protect the hind wings when at rest

一度だけ、ブリキの木こりが道を這っていたカブトムシを踏んで、かわいそうな小さな虫を殺してしまった。

This made the Tin Woodman very unhappy, for he was always careful not to hurt any living creature;

unhappy (悲しい) [形] sad; sorrowful

careful (気をつけている) [形] taking care to avoid harm or risk

creature (生き物) [名] a living being

ブリキの木こりはいつも生き物を傷つけないように気をつけていたので、とても悲しくなった。

and as he walked along he wept several tears of sorrow and regret.

weep (流した) [動] shed tears

regret (後悔) [名] a feeling of disappointment or dissatisfaction with oneself or one's actions

歩きながら悲しみと後悔の涙を流した。

These tears ran slowly down his face and over the hinges of his jaw, and there they rusted.

run down (伝う) [動] flow or move quickly

hinge (蝶番) [名] a jointed or flexible device on which a door, gate, or lid swings

涙はゆっくりと顔を伝って顎の蝶番を流れ、そこで錆びついた。

When Dorothy presently asked him a question the Tin Woodman could not open his mouth, for his jaws were tightly rusted together.

jaw (顎) [名] the lower part of the face below the mouth

tightly (固く) [副] firmly or closely

ドロシーがすぐに質問した時、ブリキの木こりは口を開けることができなかった。顎が固く錆びついていたからだ。

He became greatly frightened at this and made many motions to Dorothy to relieve him, but she could not understand.

become frightened (驚く) [動] start to feel fear

relieve (助ける) [動] make less severe or serious

彼はこれにとても驚いて、ドロシーに助けを求める身振りをしたが、彼女には理解できなかった。

The Lion was also puzzled to know what was wrong.

be wrong (悪い) [動] not correct or true

ライオンも何が悪いのかわからず困惑していた。

But the Scarecrow seized the oil-can from Dorothy’s basket and oiled the Woodman’s jaws, so that after a few moments he could talk as well as before.

seize (つかむ) [動] take hold of suddenly and forcibly

moment (しばらく) [名] a very short period of time

しかしかかしはドロシーのバスケットから油差しをつかみ、木こりの顎に油を差したので、しばらくすると彼は前と同じように話すことができた。

“This will serve me a lesson,” said he, “to look where I step.

serve (与える) [動] provide a service to

lesson (教訓) [名] a thing learned by studying, practicing, being taught, or experiencing something

「これは私に教訓を与えてくれるだろう」と彼は言った。「足を踏み入れる場所をよく見ろ。

For if I should kill another bug or beetle I should surely cry again, and crying rusts my jaw so that I cannot speak.”

bug (虫) [名] an insect

cry (泣く) [動] shed tears

もし私がもう一度虫やカブトムシを殺したら、きっとまた泣いてしまうだろうし、泣くと顎が錆びて話せなくなる。」

Thereafter he walked very carefully, with his eyes on the road, and when he saw a tiny ant toiling by he would step over it, so as not to harm it.

thereafter (それから) [副] after that; afterwards

tiny (小さな) [形] very small

ant (アリ) [名] a small insect that lives in a complex social colony with one or more breeding queens and many workers that are usually wingless

toil (苦労する) [動] work extremely hard

それから彼は道に目を向けながらとても注意深く歩き、小さなアリが苦労しているのを見ると、それを傷つけないようにその上をまたいだ。

The Tin Woodman knew very well he had no heart, and therefore he took great care never to be cruel or unkind to anything.

know very well (よく知っている) [動] be very familiar with

take great care (細心の注意を払う) [動] be very careful

unkind (不親切な) [形] not kind or friendly

ブリキの木こりは自分に心がないことをよく知っていたので、決して残酷なことや不親切なことをしないように細心の注意を払っていた。

“You people with hearts,” he said, “have something to guide you, and need never do wrong;

guide (導く) [動] show the way to

need (必要) [名] a thing that is wanted or required

wrong (間違った) [形] not correct or true

「心のある人々は」と彼は言った、「あなた方を導く何かを持っていて、決して間違ったことをする必要がない。

but I have no heart, and so I must be very careful.

be careful (注意深くある) [動] take care to avoid danger or mistakes

しかし私は心がないので、とても注意深くなければならない。

When Oz gives me a heart of course I needn’t mind so much.”

オズが私に心をくれる時はもちろんそんなに気にする必要はない。」

7: THE JOURNEY TO THE GREAT OZ

7 (7) [名] the number seven

7:偉大なオズへの旅

They were obliged to camp out that night under a large tree in the forest, for there were no houses near.

camp out (キャンプする) [動] live temporarily in a camp

that night (その夜) [名] the night of the day just past or the night of the day just coming

large tree (大きな木) [名] a tree that is big

there be no (ない) [動] not exist

その夜は近くに家がなかったので、森の大きな木の下でキャンプせざるを得なかった。

The tree made a good, thick covering to protect them from the dew, and the Tin Woodman chopped a great pile of wood with his axe and Dorothy built a splendid fire that warmed her and made her feel less lonely.

covering (覆い) [名] something that covers

dew (露) [名] moisture condensed from the atmosphere

build (起こす) [動] construct

fire (火) [名] the state or fact of burning

warm (暖める) [動] make or become warm

木は彼らを露から守る良い厚い覆いとなり、ブリキの木こりは斧で大きな薪の山を切り、ドロシーは彼女を暖め、孤独感を和らげる素晴らしい火を起こした。

She and Toto ate the last of their bread, and now she did not know what they would do for breakfast.

last (最後) [形] coming after all others in time or order

彼女とトトは最後のパンを食べてしまい、朝食をどうしたらいいかわからなかった。

“If you wish,” said the Lion, “I will go into the forest and kill a deer for you.

「もし望むなら、森に行って鹿を殺してきましょう」とライオンは言った。

You can roast it by the fire, since your tastes are so peculiar that you prefer cooked food, and then you will have a very good breakfast.”

roast (焼く) [動] cook by dry heat in an oven or over a fire

taste (好み) [名] the sense by which the qualities of a substance are distinguished and evaluated when it is taken into the mouth

peculiar (独特) [形] strange or unusual

prefer (好む) [動] like (one thing or person) better than another

cooked (調理された) [形] prepared for eating by heating

あなたは火でそれを焼くことができます、あなたの好みはとても独特なので、あなたは調理された食べ物を好むので、あなたはとても良い朝食を食べることになります。」

“Don’t! Please don’t,” begged the Tin Woodman.

beg (懇願する) [動] ask for something earnestly

「やめて! お願いだからやめて」とブリキの木こりは懇願した。

“I should certainly weep if you killed a poor deer, and then my jaws would rust again.”

deer (鹿) [名] a ruminant mammal of the family Cervidae

「もしあなたがかわいそうな鹿を殺したら、私はきっと泣いてしまうでしょう。そうしたら私のあごはまた錆びてしまいます。」

But the Lion went away into the forest and found his own supper, and no one ever knew what it was, for he didn’t mention it.

go away (行く) [動] move from one place to another

mention (口にする) [動] speak about briefly

しかしライオンは森へ行き、自分の夕食を見つけたが、誰もそれが何だったのか知らなかった。彼はそれを口にしなかったからだ。

And the Scarecrow found a tree full of nuts and filled Dorothy’s basket with them, so that she would not be hungry for a long time.

full (いっぱい) [形] containing or holding as much or as many as possible

そしてかかしは木の実がいっぱいな木を見つけ、ドロシーのバスケットいっぱいに詰め込んだので、彼女は長い間空腹になることはなかった。

She thought this was very kind and thoughtful of the Scarecrow, but she laughed heartily at the awkward way in which the poor creature picked up the nuts.

thoughtful (思いやりがある) [形] showing consideration for others

awkward (ぎこちない) [形] clumsy or lacking in skill or grace

彼女はかかしがとても親切で思いやりがあると思ったが、そのかわいそうな生き物が木の実を拾うぎこちない様子に心から笑った。

His padded hands were so clumsy and the nuts were so small that he dropped almost as many as he put in the basket.

padded (詰め物された) [形] having padding

nut (木の実) [名] a hard-shelled dry fruit or seed with a separable rind or shell and interior kernel

drop (落とす) [動] let or cause to fall

彼の詰め物された手はとても不器用で、木の実はとても小さかったので、彼はバスケットに入れたのと同じくらい落としてしまった。

But the Scarecrow did not mind how long it took him to fill the basket, for it enabled him to keep away from the fire, as he feared a spark might get into his straw and burn him up.

enable (できる) [動] make possible

keep away (離れる) [動] stay away from

spark (火花) [名] a small piece of burning material

get into (燃え移る) [動] become involved in

しかしかかしはバスケットをいっぱいにするのにどれだけ時間がかかっても気にしなかった。火花が彼のわらに燃え移って彼を燃やしてしまうのを恐れていたので、火から離れることができたからだ。

So he kept a good distance away from the flames, and only came near to cover Dorothy with dry leaves when she lay down to sleep.

keep a good distance (十分に離れる) [動] stay far away

flame (炎) [名] a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by a chemical reaction

come near (近づく) [動] move or travel toward

cover (かける) [動] put something on top of something else

leave (葉) [名] a flattened structure of a higher plant that is typically green and blade-like

lie down (横になる) [動] be in or move into a horizontal position

だから彼は炎から十分に離れたところにいて、ドロシーが横になって眠るときにだけ、彼女に枯れ葉をかけるために近づいた。

These kept her very snug and warm and she slept soundly until morning.

snug (暖かい) [形] warm and comfortable

枯れ葉は彼女をとても暖かく保ち、彼女は朝までぐっすり眠った。

When it was daylight the girl bathed her face in a little rippling brook

daylight (夜が明ける) [名] the light of day

bathe (洗う) [動] wash or clean by immersing in water

rippling (せせらぎ) [名] a small stream of water flowing over a rocky bed

夜が明けると、少女は小さなせせらぎで顔を洗った。

and soon after they all started toward the Emerald City.

start (出発する) [動] begin a journey

そしてすぐにみんなでエメラルドの都に向かって出発した。

This was to be an eventful day for the travellers.

be to (となる) [助] be going to; be about to

eventful (波乱万丈の) [形] full of interesting or exciting events

この日は旅人たちにとって波乱万丈の一日となった。

They had hardly been walking an hour when they saw before them a great ditch that crossed the road and divided the forest as far as they could see on either side.

hardly (ほとんどない) [副] almost not

ditch (溝) [名] a long, narrow channel dug in the earth

divide (分断する) [動] separate into two or more parts

either side (両側) [名] each of two sides

歩き始めて一時間も経たないうちに、道を横切って森を両側に分断する大きな溝が目の前に現れた。

It was a very wide ditch, and when they crept up to the edge and looked into it they could see it was also very deep, and there were many big, jagged rocks at the bottom.

wide (広い) [形] having a large distance from one side to the other

look into (覗き込む) [動] to examine or investigate

bottom (底) [名] the lowest part of something

それはとても広い溝で、端まで這って行って覗き込むと、とても深く、底には大きくてギザギザした岩がたくさんあった。

The sides were so steep that none of them could climb down, and for a moment it seemed that their journey must end.

side (側面) [名] the part of an object that is to the left or right of it

steep (急な) [形] having a large gradient

側面はとても急で誰も降りることができず、一瞬、旅は終わりを告げたかに見えた。

“What shall we do?” asked Dorothy, despairingly.

what shall we do (どうしましょう) [句] what should we do

「どうしましょう?」ドロシーは絶望的に尋ねた。

“I haven’t the faintest idea,” said the Tin Woodman;

haven't the faintest idea (全くわからない) [動] have no idea at all

「全くわからない」ブリキの木こりは言った。

and the Lion shook his shaggy mane and looked thoughtful.

shaggy (もじゃもじゃの) [形] having or covered with long, rough, untidy hair

mane (たてがみ) [名] the long hair on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal

look (~そうに見える) [動] seem to be

thoughtful (考え込んだ) [形] thinking or showing careful thought

ライオンはもじゃもじゃのたてがみを振り、考え込んだ。

But the Scarecrow said:

しかしかかしは言った。

“We cannot fly, that is certain;

certain (確かだ) [形] known or proved to be true

「飛べないのは確かだ。

neither can we climb down into this great ditch.

can (できる) [助] be able to

この大きな溝に降りることもできない。

Therefore, if we cannot jump over it, we must stop where we are.”

jump over (飛び越える) [動] leap over

だから、飛び越えられなければ、ここで立ち止まらなければならない。」

“I think I could jump over it,” said the Cowardly Lion, after measuring the distance carefully in his mind.

measure (測る) [動] ascertain the size, amount, or degree of

distance (距離) [名] the space between two points

mind (心) [名] the seat of consciousness, thought, volition, and feeling

「飛び越えられると思う」臆病なライオンは心の中で慎重に距離を測った後で言った。

“Then we are all right,” answered the Scarecrow, “for you can carry us all over on your back, one at a time.”

all right (大丈夫) [形] satisfactory; in good condition

back (背中) [名] the part of the human body between the neck and the top of the legs

one at a time (一度に一人ずつ) [副] one by one; singly

「それなら大丈夫だ」かかしは答えた。「一度に一人ずつ、みんなを背中に乗せて運んでくれるだろうから。」

“Well, I’ll try it,” said the Lion.

「よし、やってみよう」ライオンは言った。

“Who will go first?”

「誰が最初に行く?」

“I will,” declared the Scarecrow, “for, if you found that you could not jump over the gulf, Dorothy would be killed, or the Tin Woodman badly dented on the rocks below.

declare (宣言する) [動] make a formal statement about a fact or intention

gulf (峡谷) [名] a deep ravine with steep sides

kill (死んでしまう) [動] cause to die

dent (へこむ) [動] make a hollow in the surface of

rock (岩) [名] a large mass of stone, especially one projecting out of the ground or water

「私が行く」かかしは宣言した。「もし、あなたが峡谷を飛び越えられないとわかったら、ドロシーは死んでしまうだろうし、ブリキの木こりは下の岩にひどくへこむだろう。

But if I am on your back it will not matter so much, for the fall would not hurt me at all.”

でも、私があなたの背中に乗っていれば、それほど問題にはならない。落ちても私は全く怪我をしない。」

“I am terribly afraid of falling, myself,” said the Cowardly Lion, “but I suppose there is nothing to do but try it.

「私自身、落ちるのがとても怖い」臆病なライオンは言った。「でも、やってみるしかないと思う。

So get on my back and we will make the attempt.”

get on (乗る) [動] mount or sit on

make the attempt (やってみる) [動] try to do something

だから私の背中に乗って、やってみよう。」

The Scarecrow sat upon the Lion’s back, and the big beast walked to the edge of the gulf and crouched down.

sit (乗る) [動] be in or assume a position in which your weight is supported by your buttocks rather than your feet and your upper body is more or less upright

crouch (うずくまる) [動] be in or assume a position in which the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down

かかしはライオンの背中に乗り、大きな獣は峡谷の端まで歩いて行き、うずくまった。

“Why don’t you run and jump?” asked the Scarecrow.

jump (ジャンプする) [動] push oneself off a surface and into the air

「走ってジャンプしたら?」かかしは尋ねた。

“Because that isn’t the way we Lions do these things,” he replied.

way (やり方) [名] how something is done or how it happens

「それはライオンのやり方ではないからだ」と彼は答えた。

Then giving a great spring, he shot through the air and landed safely on the other side.

give (跳ぶ) [動] move or cause to move quickly and suddenly

spring (跳ねる) [名] the season of the year between winter and summer

shoot (飛ぶ) [動] move or cause to move quickly and suddenly

land (着地する) [動] come or bring down to the ground

safely (無事に) [副] without harm or injury

other side (反対側) [名] the side that is not this side

それから大きく跳ねて、空を飛び、反対側に無事に着地した。

They were all greatly pleased to see how easily he did it, and after the Scarecrow had got down from his back the Lion sprang across the ditch again.

be pleased (喜ぶ) [動] be glad about something

彼がそれをいかに簡単にやってのけたかを見て、みんなとても喜び、かかしが背中から降りた後、ライオンは再び溝を飛び越えた。

Dorothy thought she would go next;

next (次に) [副] immediately after the time of speaking

ドロシーは次に自分が行くべきだと思った。

so she took Toto in her arms and climbed on the Lion’s back, holding tightly to his mane with one hand.

take (抱きかかえる) [動] hold in one's arms

hold (つかむ) [動] grasp or grip

tightly (しっかりと) [副] in a firm or secure manner

だから彼女はトトを抱きかかえ、ライオンの背中に登り、片手でたてがみをしっかりとつかんだ。

The next moment it seemed as if she was flying through the air;

the next moment (次の瞬間) [名] the moment immediately following the present

次の瞬間、彼女は空を飛んでいるかのようだった。

and then, before she had time to think about it, she was safe on the other side.

think about (考える) [動] direct one's mind toward someone or something; use one's mind actively to form connected ideas

そして、彼女が考える時間もないうちに、彼女は安全に反対側にいた。

The Lion went back a third time and got the Tin Woodman, and then they all sat down for a few moments to give the beast a chance to rest, for his great leaps had made his breath short, and he panted like a big dog that has been running too long.

sit down (座る) [動] take a seat

a few moments (しばらく) [名] a short period of time

beast (ライオン) [名] a large wild animal

leap (跳躍) [名] a large jump

pant (息切れする) [動] breathe with short, quick gasps

ライオンは三度目に戻ってブリキの木こりを連れてきた。そして、みんなでしばらく座ってライオンに休む時間を与えた。ライオンは大きな跳躍で息が切れ、長時間走りすぎた大きな犬のように息を切らしていた。

They found the forest very thick on this side, and it looked dark and gloomy.

gloomy (陰気な) [形] dark or poorly lit, especially in a way that is depressing or frightening

彼らは、こちら側の森がとても深く、暗く陰気に見えることに気づいた。

After the Lion had rested they started along the road of yellow brick, silently wondering, each in his own mind, if ever they would come to the end of the woods and reach the bright sunshine again.

silently (静かに) [副] in a quiet way

wonder (考える) [動] desire or be curious to know something

ライオンが休んだ後、彼らは黄色いレンガの道を歩き始め、森の端までたどり着いて再び明るい日差しを浴びることができるだろうかと、それぞれが心の中で静かに考えていた。

To add to their discomfort, they soon heard strange noises in the depths of the forest, and the Lion whispered to them that it was in this part of the country that the Kalidahs lived.

add to (募らせる) [動] increase the amount or degree of

discomfort (不安) [名] a feeling of unease or worry

noise (音) [名] a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance

depth (奥) [名] the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something

whisper (ささやく) [動] speak softly using one's breath without one's vocal chords

彼らの不安をさらに募らせるように、やがて森の奥から奇妙な音が聞こえてきて、ライオンはカリダが住んでいるのはこの国のこの辺りだとささやいた。

“What are the Kalidahs?”

Kalidahs (カリダ) [名] a fictional creature in the Oz books

「カリダって何?」

asked the girl.

と少女は尋ねた。

“They are monstrous beasts with bodies like bears and heads like tigers,” replied the Lion;

monstrous (怪物のような) [形] extremely and shockingly wicked

「熊のような体と虎のような頭を持つ怪物だ」とライオンは答えた。

“and with claws so long and sharp that they could tear me in two as easily as I could kill Toto.

tear (引き裂く) [動] pull or rip apart or to pieces with force

「爪がとても長くて鋭いので、私がトトを殺すのと同じくらい簡単に私を真っ二つに引き裂くことができる。

I’m terribly afraid of the Kalidahs.”

be afraid of (怖がる) [動] be frightened of

Kalidah (カリダ) [名] a fictional creature in the Oz books

私はカリダがとても怖いんだ。」

“I’m not surprised that you are,” returned Dorothy.

「怖がるのも無理はないよ」とドロシーは答えた。

“They must be dreadful beasts.”

dreadful (恐ろしい) [形] causing or likely to cause great fear or suffering

beast (怪物) [名] an animal or other living thing

「恐ろしい怪物に違いないよ。」

The Lion was about to reply when suddenly they came to another gulf across the road;

gulf (深い谷) [名] a deep valley

across (横切る) [前] from one side to the other of

ライオンが答えようとした時、突然道を横切る別の深い谷に来た。

but this one was so broad and deep that the Lion knew at once he could not leap across it.

broad (広い) [形] having a large distance from one side to the other

しかし、これはとても広くて深く、ライオンはすぐに飛び越えられないと分かった。

So they sat down to consider what they should do, and after serious thought the Scarecrow said,

consider (考える) [動] think carefully about

serious (真剣な) [形] requiring much thought or work

thought (考え) [名] an idea or opinion produced by thinking or occurring suddenly in the mind

そこでみんなは座ってどうしたらいいか考え、真剣に考えた後、かかしは言った。

“Here is a great tree, standing close to the ditch.

here (ここ) [副] in this place

close (すぐそば) [副] near in space or time

「ここに大きな木がある。溝のすぐそばに立っている。

If the Tin Woodman can chop it down, so that it will fall to the other side, we can walk across it easily.”

walk across (渡る) [動] go across by walking

ブリキの木こりがそれを切り倒して、反対側に倒れれば、私たちは簡単に渡ることができる。」

“That is a first rate idea,” said the Lion.

first rate (一流の) [形] of the highest quality

idea (考え) [名] a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action

「それは一流の考えだ」とライオンは言った。

“One would almost suspect you had brains in your head, instead of straw.”

「誰もが、君の頭の中にはわらではなく脳みそがあるのではないかと疑うだろう。」

The Woodman set to work at once, and so sharp was his axe that the tree was soon chopped nearly through.

木こりはすぐに仕事に取り掛かり、斧がとても鋭かったので、木はすぐにほとんど切り倒された。

Then the Lion put his strong front legs against the tree and pushed with all his might, and slowly the big tree tipped and fell with a crash across the ditch, with its top branches on the other side.

front (前) [形] of or at the front

push (押す) [動] exert force on (someone or something) in order to move them away from oneself or from the origin of the force

might (力) [名] great and impressive power or strength

crash (ドサッと音を立てる) [名] a sudden loud noise

それからライオンは強い前足を木に当てて全力で押し、大きな木はゆっくりと傾き、ドサッと音を立てて溝を横切って倒れ、先端の枝は反対側に落ちた。

They had just started to cross this queer bridge when a sharp growl made them all look up, and to their horror they saw running toward them two great beasts with bodies like bears and heads like tigers.

cross (渡る) [動] go or move across

bridge (橋) [名] a structure making it possible to cross a river, road, or railway

horror (恐怖) [名] an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust

彼らがこの奇妙な橋を渡り始めたちょうどその時、鋭い唸り声が聞こえてみんなが顔を上げ、恐ろしいことに、熊のような体と虎のような頭を持つ二匹の大きな獣が彼らに向かって走ってくるのが見えた。

“They are the Kalidahs!” said the Cowardly Lion, beginning to tremble.

「カリダだ!」臆病なライオンは震え始めた。

“Quick!” cried the Scarecrow, “let us cross over.”

「早く!」かかしは叫んだ、「渡ろう。」

So Dorothy went first, holding Toto in her arms;

go first (先に行く) [動] go before someone else

hold (抱く) [動] have or keep in one's arms or hands

だからドロシーはトトを抱いて先に行き、

the Tin Woodman followed, and the Scarecrow came next.

follow (続く) [動] come after something in time

ブリキの木こりが続き、かかしが次に来た。

The Lion, although he was certainly afraid, turned to face the Kalidahs, and then he gave so loud and terrible a roar that Dorothy screamed and the Scarecrow fell over backward, while even the fierce beasts stopped short and looked at him in surprise.

afraid (恐れていた) [形] feeling fear or worry

face (の方を向き) [動] be opposite to

loud (大きく) [形] producing much noise

scream (悲鳴) [名] a loud, piercing cry

backward (後ろに) [副] toward the back

fierce (凶暴な) [形] violent or aggressive

look (見た) [動] direct one's gaze

surprise (驚いて) [名] a feeling of mild astonishment

ライオンは、確かに恐れていたが、カリダの方を向き、それからとても大きく恐ろしい咆哮をしたので、ドロシーは悲鳴を上げ、かかしは後ろに倒れ、その間に凶暴な獣でさえも立ち止まって驚いて彼を見た。

But, seeing they were bigger than the Lion, and remembering that there were two of them and only one of him, the Kalidahs again rushed forward, and the Lion crossed over the tree and turned to see what they would do next.

bigger (大きい) [形] of greater size or extent

しかし、自分たちがライオンより大きいのを見て、自分たちが2匹でライオンが1匹しかいないのを思い出して、カリダたちは再び突進し、ライオンは木を越えて、彼らが次に何をするのか見ようと振り返った。

Without stopping an instant the fierce beasts also began to cross the tree.

without stopping (止まらずに) [副] without pausing or ceasing

instant (一瞬) [名] a very short space of time

一瞬も止まらずに、凶暴な獣たちも木を渡り始めた。

And the Lion said to Dorothy,

そしてライオンはドロシーに言った。

“We are lost, for they will surely tear us to pieces with their sharp claws.

be lost (もうだめだ) [動] be unable to find one's way

「もうだめだ、彼らは鋭い爪で私たちをバラバラに引き裂くだろう。

But stand close behind me, and I will fight them as long as I am alive.”

close (ぴったり) [副] very near or very near in time

alive (生きている) [形] living; not dead

でも私の後ろにぴったりくっついていて、私は生きている限り彼らと戦うよ。」

“Wait a minute!” called the Scarecrow.

wait a minute (ちょっと待って) [動] stop doing something for a short period of time

call (叫ぶ) [動] cry out loudly

「ちょっと待って!」かかしが叫んだ。

He had been thinking what was best to be done, and now he asked the Woodman to chop away the end of the tree that rested on their side of the ditch.

be thinking (考える) [動] have something in mind

best (最善) [形] of the highest quality

chop (切り落とす) [動] cut with a sharp blow

彼は最善の方法を考えていて、今、木こりに溝の彼ら側にある木の端を切り落とすように頼んだ。

The Tin Woodman began to use his axe at once, and, just as the two Kalidahs were nearly across, the tree fell with a crash into the gulf, carrying the ugly, snarling brutes with it, and both were dashed to pieces on the sharp rocks at the bottom.

nearly (もう少しで) [副] almost

crash (ドサッと) [名] a loud noise as of something breaking or exploding

gulf (割れ目) [名] a deep ravine

carry (乗せる) [動] take or bring with one

ugly (醜い) [形] unpleasant to look at

snarl (唸る) [動] growl angrily

brute (獣) [名] a savagely violent person or animal

dash (ぶつかる) [動] move or travel quickly

ブリキの木こりはすぐに斧を使い始め、二匹のカリダがもう少しで渡りきろうという時、木は醜く唸る獣を乗せたまま、ドサッと割れ目に落ち、二匹とも底の鋭い岩にぶつかって粉々になった。

“Well,” said the Cowardly Lion, drawing a long breath of relief, “I see we are going to live a little while longer, and I am glad of it, for it must be a very uncomfortable thing not to be alive.

draw a long breath (長い息をつく) [動] to breathe deeply

relief (ホッと) [名] a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress

a little while longer (もう少し長生きする) [名] a small amount of time

be glad of (嬉しい) [動] to be happy about something

must be (違いない) [助] to be very likely

「さて」臆病なライオンはホッとしたように長い息をつきながら言った、「私たちはもう少し長生きすることになりそうだね、生きていなければとても不快なことだろうから、私は嬉しいよ。

Those creatures frightened me so badly that my heart is beating yet.”

frighten (怖がらせる) [動] make someone afraid

badly (とても) [副] to a great extent

beat (ドキドキする) [動] to make a regular sound

あの生き物たちは私をとても怖がらせたので、私の心臓はまだドキドキしている。」

“Ah,” said the Tin Woodman sadly, “I wish I had a heart to beat.”

beat (鼓動する) [動] to make a sound by striking something

「ああ」ブリキの木こりは悲しそうに言った、「私には鼓動する心臓があったらいいのに。」

This adventure made the travellers more anxious than ever to get out of the forest, and they walked so fast that Dorothy became tired, and had to ride on the Lion’s back.

anxious (必死) [形] very worried or nervous

この冒険で旅人たちは森から抜け出そうとこれまで以上に必死になり、とても速く歩いたのでドロシーは疲れてしまい、ライオンの背中に乗らなければならなかった。

To their great joy the trees became thinner the farther they advanced, and in the afternoon they suddenly came upon a broad river, flowing swiftly just before them.

to one's great joy (大きな喜びに) [句] to one's great happiness

become thinner (まばらになる) [動] become less dense

advance (進む) [動] move forward

in the afternoon (午後) [名] the time from noon to evening

come upon (出くわす) [動] find or encounter by chance

river (川) [名] a large natural stream of water

flow (流れる) [動] move or cause to move steadily and continuously

swiftly (素早く) [副] very fast

just before (目の前) [副] immediately in front of

彼らの大きな喜びに、木々は進むにつれてまばらになり、午後になると突然、目の前を素早く流れる広い川に出くわした。

On the other side of the water they could see the road of yellow brick running through a beautiful country, with green meadows dotted with bright flowers and all the road bordered with trees hanging full of delicious fruits.

on the other side of (向こう側に) [前] on the opposite side of

water (水) [名] the liquid that descends from the clouds as rain, forms streams, lakes, and seas, and is the major constituent of all living matter and that when pure is an odorless, tasteless, very slightly compress...

country (田園地帯) [名] a political state or nation or its territory

meadow (牧草地) [名] a field of grass and wildflowers

dot (点在する) [動] mark with a small spot

all (すべての) [限] the whole quantity or extent of

border (並ぶ) [動] be next to or near

full (いっぱいに) [形] holding or containing as much or as many as possible

水の向こう側には、美しい田園地帯を走る黄色いレンガの道が見え、緑の牧草地には鮮やかな花が点在し、道の両側にはおいしい果物がいっぱいにぶら下がっている木々が並んでいた。

They were greatly pleased to see this delightful country before them.

pleased (喜んだ) [形] feeling or showing pleasure or satisfaction

delightful (楽しい) [形] causing delight; charming

彼らは目の前にこの楽しい国を見てとても喜んだ。

“How shall we cross the river?” asked Dorothy.

「どうやって川を渡ろうか?」とドロシーは尋ねた。

“That is easily done,” replied the Scarecrow.

「それは簡単にできる」かかしは答えた。

“The Tin Woodman must build us a raft, so we can float to the other side.”

build (作る) [動] construct or make

raft (いかだ) [名] a flat structure of planks or logs fastened together

float (浮かぶ) [動] be supported on or in a liquid

other side (向こう岸) [名] the opposite side

「ブリキの木こりがいかだを作ってくれれば、向こう岸まで浮かんで渡れる」

So the Woodman took his axe and began to chop down small trees to make a raft, and while he was busy at this the Scarecrow found on the riverbank a tree full of fine fruit.

busy (忙しい) [形] having a great deal to do

riverbank (川岸) [名] the land alongside a river

そこで木こりは斧を取って、いかだを作るために小さな木を切り倒し始め、彼がこれに忙しくしている間に、かかしは川岸においしい果物がいっぱいついた木を見つけた。

This pleased Dorothy, who had eaten nothing but nuts all day, and she made a hearty meal of the ripe fruit.

please (喜ぶ) [動] cause to be happy or satisfied

all day (一日中) [副] for the entire day

nothing but (しか~ない) [副] only

nuts (ナッツ) [名] a dry fruit consisting of a kernel in a hard shell

一日中ナッツしか食べていなかったドロシーは喜び、熟した果物をたらふく食べた。

But it takes time to make a raft, even when one is as industrious and untiring as the Tin Woodman, and when night came the work was not done.

take time (時間がかかる) [動] require a lot of time

industrious (勤勉な) [形] working hard and steadily

untiring (疲れ知らずの) [形] not becoming tired

work (仕事) [名] an activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose of result

しかし、いかだを作るには時間がかかり、ブリキの木こりのように勤勉で疲れ知らずでも、夜になっても仕事は終わらなかった。

So they found a cozy place under the trees where they slept well until the morning;

cozy (居心地の良い) [形] comfortable and warm

そこで彼らは木の下に居心地の良い場所を見つけ、朝までぐっすり眠った。

and Dorothy dreamed of the Emerald City, and of the good Wizard Oz, who would soon send her back to her own home again.

Wizard Oz (魔法使いオズ) [名] the ruler of the Land of Oz

そしてドロシーはエメラルドの都と、すぐに自分を家へ送り返してくれる親切な魔法使いオズの夢を見た。

8: THE DEADLY POPPY FIELD

8 (8) [他] the number 8

poppy (ケシ) [名] a plant with showy flowers

8:恐ろしいケシ畑

Our little party of travellers awakened the next morning refreshed and full of hope, and Dorothy breakfasted like a princess off peaches and plums from the trees beside the river.

awaken (目を覚ます) [動] to become awake

next morning (翌朝) [名] the morning of the day after the present day

refresh (元気を取り戻す) [動] to make or become fresh again

hope (希望) [名] a feeling of expectation and desire for something to happen

princess (お姫様) [名] the daughter of a king or queen

peach (桃) [名] a round juicy fruit with a large stone and sweet flesh

plum (プラム) [名] a small round fruit with a smooth red or purple skin and a sweet juicy flesh

私たちの小さな旅の一行は、翌朝、元気を取り戻し、希望に満ちて目を覚まし、ドロシーは川のほとりの木から桃やプラムを取って、お姫様のように朝食をとった。

Behind them was the dark forest they had passed safely through, although they had suffered many discouragements;

suffer (遭う) [動] experience or be subjected to (something bad or unpleasant)

後ろには、多くの困難に遭いながらも無事に通り抜けた暗い森があった。

but before them was a lovely, sunny country that seemed to beckon them on to the Emerald City.

before (前方) [前] in front of

sunny (日当たりの良い) [形] exposed to the sun

beckon (誘う) [動] to make a gesture with the hand or head to call someone over

しかし前方には、エメラルドの都へと誘うように、美しい日当たりの良い国があった。

To be sure, the broad river now cut them off from this beautiful land;

確かに、広い川が今、彼らをこの美しい国から切り離していた。

but the raft was nearly done, and after the Tin Woodman had cut a few more logs and fastened them together with wooden pins, they were ready to start.

done (完成) [形] finished

log (丸太) [名] a part of a tree that has been cut off

together (一緒に) [副] with or in the company of another person or other people

wooden (木製) [形] made of wood

pin (ピン) [名] a thin, pointed piece of metal with a sharp point at one end and a round head at the other

ready (準備が整った) [形] in a state of readiness

しかし、いかだはほぼ完成し、ブリキの木こりがあと数本丸太を切って木製のピンで留めた後、出発の準備が整った。

Dorothy sat down in the middle of the raft and held Toto in her arms.

hold (抱きしめる) [動] grasp, carry, or support with one's hands or arms

ドロシーはいかだの真ん中に座り、トトを抱きしめた。

When the Cowardly Lion stepped upon the raft it tipped badly, for he was big and heavy;

heavy (重い) [形] having a large mass or weight

臆病なライオンがいかだに乗ると、大きくて重いのでひどく傾いた。

but the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman stood upon the other end to steady it, and they had long poles in their hands to push the raft through the water.

other end (反対側) [名] the opposite end

steady (安定させる) [動] make or become firm or stable

しかし、かかしとブリキの木こりはいかだを安定させるために反対側に立ち、いかだを水の中を押し進めるために長い棒を手に持っていた。

They got along quite well at first, but when they reached the middle of the river the swift current swept the raft down stream, farther and farther away from the road of yellow brick;

get along (進む) [動] make progress

quite well (順調に) [副] in a satisfactory manner

current (流れ) [名] a body of water moving in a definite direction

sweep (押し流す) [動] move with a long, smooth, continuous motion

down stream (下流) [名] the direction along a river toward the mouth

farther and farther (どんどん) [副] to a greater and greater distance

最初は順調に進んだが、川の真ん中に達すると、急流がいかだを下流に押し流し、黄色いレンガの道からどんどん遠ざかっていった。

and the water grew so deep that the long poles would not touch the bottom.

そして水が深くなり、長い棒が底に届かなくなった。

“This is bad,” said the Tin Woodman, “for if we cannot get to the land we shall be carried into the country of the Wicked Witch of the West, and she will enchant us and make us her slaves.”

This is bad (これはまずい) [句] this is a bad situation

get to (たどり着く) [動] reach a destination

be carried into (連れて行かれる) [動] be taken to a place

enchant (魔法にかける) [動] put a spell on someone or something

「これはまずい」とブリキの木こりは言った。「もし岸にたどり着けなければ、西の悪い魔女の国に連れて行かれ、魔法をかけられて奴隷にされてしまう」

“And then I should get no brains,” said the Scarecrow.

get (もらう) [動] receive or be given something

「そうしたら、私は脳みそをもらえない」かかしは言った。

“And I should get no courage,” said the Cowardly Lion.

no (ない) [限] not any

「そして私は勇気をもらえない」臆病なライオンは言った。

“And I should get no heart,” said the Tin Woodman.

「そして私は心をもらえない」ブリキの木こりは言った。

“And I should never get back to Kansas,” said Dorothy.

「そして私はカンザスに戻れない」ドロシーは言った。

“We must certainly get to the Emerald City if we can,” the Scarecrow continued, and he pushed so hard on his long pole that it stuck fast in the mud at the bottom of the river, and before he could pull it out again, or let go, the raft was swept away and the poor Scarecrow left clinging to the pole in the middle of the river.

stick (突き刺さる) [動] be or become embedded in something

sweep away (流される) [動] carry away or remove by force

cling (しがみつく) [動] hold on tightly to

「できればエメラルドの都にたどり着かなくては」かかしは続け、長い棒を強く押し込んだので、棒は川底の泥に深く突き刺さり、彼がそれを再び引き抜いたり、手放したりする前に、いかだは流され、かわいそうなかかしは川の真ん中で棒にしがみついたまま取り残された。

“Good bye!” he called after them, and they were very sorry to leave him;

call after (呼びかける) [動] shout to someone who is going away

「さようなら!」彼は彼らに呼びかけ、彼らは彼と別れるのがとても悲しかった。

indeed, the Tin Woodman began to cry, but fortunately remembered that he might rust, and so dried his tears on Dorothy’s apron.

fortunately (幸いにも) [副] luckily

remember (思い出す) [動] have in or be able to bring to one's mind an awareness of

apron (エプロン) [名] a garment worn over the front of one's clothes to protect them

実際、ブリキの木こりは泣き始めたが、幸いにも錆びるかもしれないことを思い出し、ドロシーのエプロンで涙を拭いた。

Of course this was a bad thing for the Scarecrow.

もちろん、これはかかしにとって悪いことでした。

“I am now worse off than when I first met Dorothy,” he thought.

worse off (ひどい状況) [形] in a worse situation

「ドロシーに初めて会った時よりもひどい状況だ」と彼は思った。

“Then, I was stuck on a pole in a cornfield, where I could make believe scare the crows, at any rate;

「あの時は、トウモロコシ畑の棒に刺さっていたけど、とにかくカラスを怖がらせるふりができた。

but surely there is no use for a Scarecrow stuck on a pole in the middle of a river.

surely (確かに) [副] without doubt; certainly

no use (役に立たない) [名] not useful or helpful

でも、川の真ん中に棒に刺さったかかしなんて役に立たない。

I am afraid I shall never have any brains, after all!”

be afraid (心配する) [動] be worried or anxious

結局、脳みそは手に入らないかもしれない」

Down the stream the raft floated, and the poor Scarecrow was left far behind.

down the stream (川を下る) [副] in the direction that a stream flows

poor (かわいそうな) [形] deserving of pity

far behind (はるか後ろ) [副] a long way behind

いかだは川を下り、かわいそうなかかしははるか後ろに残された。

Then the Lion said:

then (すると) [副] at that time; at the time in question

するとライオンが言った。

“Something must be done to save us.

save (助かる) [動] be rescued or saved

「助かるために何かしなければ。

I think I can swim to the shore and pull the raft after me, if you will only hold fast to the tip of my tail.”

swim (泳ぐ) [動] move through water by using one's limbs

shore (岸) [名] the land along the edge of a large body of water

hold fast (しっかりつかむ) [動] to hold on to something tightly

岸まで泳いでいかだを引っ張っていくことができると思うが、私のしっぽの先をしっかりつかんでくれれば」

So he sprang into the water and the Tin Woodman caught fast hold of his tail, when the Lion began to swim with all his might toward the shore.

spring (飛び込む) [動] jump or leap

catch hold of (つかむ) [動] grasp or grip

ライオンは水に飛び込み、ブリキの木こりはライオンのしっぽをしっかりつかみ、ライオンは全力で岸に向かって泳ぎ始めた。

It was hard work, although he was so big;

hard work (大変な仕事) [名] a task that requires a lot of effort

ライオンは大きいけれど、それは大変な仕事だった。

but by and by they were drawn out of the current, and then Dorothy took the Tin Woodman’s long pole and helped push the raft to the land.

draw out (抜け出す) [動] to cause to come out

でもやがて流れから抜け出し、ドロシーはブリキの木こりの長い棒を取って、いかだを陸に押し上げるのを助けた。

They were all tired out when they reached the shore at last and stepped off upon the pretty green grass, and they also knew that the stream had carried them a long way past the road of yellow brick that led to the Emerald City.

step off (歩き出す) [動] start walking

stream (流れ) [名] a flow of water in a channel

long way (ずっと遠く) [名] a great distance

past (過ぎた) [前] after the time of

lead (続く) [動] go or travel in a specified direction

やっと岸に着いてきれいな緑の草の上を歩き出した時にはみんな疲れ果てていたし、流れがエメラルドの都へ続く黄色いレンガの道からずっと遠くへ運んでしまったこともわかった。

“What shall we do now?” asked the Tin Woodman, as the Lion lay down on the grass to let the sun dry him.

dry (乾かす) [動] make or become dry

「これからどうしようか?」とブリキの木こりが尋ねると、ライオンは草の上に横になって太陽に体を乾かしていた。

“We must get back to the road, in some way,” said Dorothy.

「どうにかして道に戻らなくちゃ」とドロシーは言った。

“The best plan will be to walk along the river bank until we come to the road again,” remarked the Lion.

plan (計画) [名] a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something

bank (岸) [名] the land alongside or sloping down to a river or lake

「一番いいのは、道にたどり着くまで川岸を歩くことだろう」とライオンが言った。

So, when they were rested, Dorothy picked up her basket and they started along the grassy bank, back to the road from which the river had carried them.

back (戻る) [副] to the place or person that was left

だから休憩が終わると、ドロシーはバスケットを拾い上げ、みんなは草の生えた土手沿いに、川に流された道へと戻り始めた。

It was a lovely country, with plenty of flowers and fruit trees and sunshine to cheer them, and had they not felt so sorry for the poor Scarecrow they could have been very happy.

plenty of (たくさんの) [名] a lot of

cheer (元気づける) [動] make (someone) feel happier

feel sorry for (気の毒に思う) [動] feel compassion for

そこは美しい国で、たくさんの花や果樹、そして彼らを元気づける日差しがあり、もし彼らがかわいそうなかかしを気の毒に思っていなかったら、とても幸せだったかもしれない。

They walked along as fast as they could, Dorothy only stopping once to pick a beautiful flower;

as fast as (できるだけ速く) [副] at the highest possible speed

only (一度だけ) [副] not more than; solely

彼らはできるだけ速く歩き、ドロシーは美しい花を摘むために一度だけ立ち止まった。

and after a time the Tin Woodman cried out,

cry out (叫ぶ) [動] say something loudly, as in surprise, anger, or pain

そしてしばらくするとブリキの木こりが叫んだ。

“Look!”

「見ろ!」

Then they all looked at the river and saw the Scarecrow perched upon his pole in the middle of the water, looking very lonely and sad.

するとみんなが川を見ると、かかしが水の真ん中で棒に腰掛けて、とても寂しそうで悲しそうにしているのが見えた。

“What can we do to save him?”

「彼を助けるために何ができる?」

asked Dorothy.

ドロシーは尋ねた。

The Lion and the Woodman both shook their heads, for they did not know.

not know (分からない) [動] be unacquainted with

ライオンと木こりはどちらも頭を振った、というのも彼らには分からなかったからだ。

So they sat down upon the bank and gazed wistfully at the Scarecrow until a Stork flew by, which, seeing them, stopped to rest at the water’s edge.

wistfully (物欲しそうに) [副] in a way that shows a feeling of sadness or longing

stork (コウノトリ) [名] a large wading bird with long legs and a long neck

fly by (飛んでくる) [動] pass quickly

water's edge (水際) [名] the edge of a body of water

そこでみんなは土手に腰を下ろして、かかしを物欲しそうに眺めていた。するとコウノトリが飛んできて、みんなを見て水際で休憩した。

“Who are you and where are you going?” asked the Stork.

「あなたたちは誰で、どこへ行くの?」とコウノトリは尋ねた。

“I am Dorothy,” answered the girl;

「私はドロシー」と少女は答えた。

“and these are my friends, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion;

「そしてこれは私の友達のブリキの木こりと臆病なライオン。

and we are going to the Emerald City.”

エメラルドの都へ行くの」

“This isn’t the road,” said the Stork, as she twisted her long neck and looked sharply at the queer party.

twist (ひねる) [動] turn or cause to turn around an axis or center

「ここは道じゃない」とコウノトリは長い首をひねって、奇妙な一行を鋭く見ながら言った。

“I know it,” returned Dorothy, “but we have lost the Scarecrow, and are wondering how we shall get him again.”

get (取り戻す) [動] obtain by care, effort, or the use of special means

「わかってる」とドロシーは答えた。「でもかかしをなくしちゃって、どうやって取り戻せばいいかわからないの」

“Where is he?” asked the Stork.

「どこにいるの?」とコウノトリは尋ねた。

“Over there in the river,” answered the little girl.

over there (あそこ) [副] in or to that place

「あそこの川の中」と少女は答えた。

“If he wasn’t so big and heavy I would get him for you,” remarked the Stork.

get (取る) [動] obtain by effort

「そんなに大きくて重くなければ、取ってあげてもいいんだけど」とコウノトリは言った。

“He isn’t heavy a bit,” said Dorothy eagerly, “for he is stuffed with straw;

a bit (少しも) [副] to a small extent

「全然重くないよ」とドロシーは熱心に言った。「だってわらが詰まってるのよ。

and if you will bring him back to us we shall thank you ever and ever so much.”

bring back (連れ戻す) [動] cause to return

ever and ever (本当に本当に) [副] always; forever

so much (とても) [副] to a great extent or degree

だから、もし連れ戻してくれたら、本当に本当に感謝するよ」

“Well, I’ll try,” said the Stork;

「じゃあ、やってみよう」とコウノトリは言った。

“but if I find he is too heavy to carry I shall have to drop him in the river again.”

「でも、重すぎて運べなかったら、また川に落とさなくちゃいけないよ」

So the big bird flew into the air and over the water till she came to where the Scarecrow was perched upon his pole.

こうして大きな鳥は空に舞い上がり、水の上を飛んで、かかしが棒に引っかかっているところまで来た。

Then the Stork with her great claws grabbed the Scarecrow by the arm and carried him up into the air and back to the bank, where Dorothy and the Lion and the Tin Woodman and Toto were sitting.

grab (つかむ) [動] grip suddenly and forcibly

それからコウノトリは大きな爪でかかしの腕をつかみ、空に舞い上がって、ドロシーとライオンとブリキの木こりとトトが座っている岸まで運んだ。

When the Scarecrow found himself among his friends again he was so happy that he hugged them all, even the Lion and Toto;

find oneself (分かる) [動] to become aware of one's own situation

hug (抱きしめる) [動] put one's arms around someone and hold them tightly, usually as a sign of affection

かかしはまた仲間たちと一緒だと分かると、とても嬉しくて、ライオンやトトまでみんなを抱きしめた。

and as they walked along he sang “Tol-de-ri-de-oh!” at every step, he felt so gay.

as (歩きながら) [接] while; during the time that

along (道中) [副] in a forward direction

at (ごとに) [前] in the direction of; toward

gay (陽気な) [形] lighthearted and carefree

そして歩きながら、とても陽気な気分になって、一歩ごとに「トゥルディリディオ!」と歌った。

“I was afraid I should have to stay in the river forever,” he said, “but the kind Stork saved me, and if I ever get any brains I shall find the Stork again and do her some kindness in return.”

forever (永遠に) [副] for all time; eternally

kind (親切な) [形] having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature

return (お返し) [名] the action of returning something to a place or person

「ずっと川にいなきゃいけないのかと思って怖かったんだ」とかかしは言った。「でも親切なコウノトリが助けてくれたんだ。もし脳みそを手に入れる機会があったら、またコウノトリを探して、お返しに何か親切なことをしてあげよう」

“That’s all right,” said the Stork, who was flying along beside them.

that's all right (どういたしまして) [句] you're welcome

beside (横) [前] at the side of; next to

「どういたしまして」と、横を飛んでいたコウノトリが言った。

“I always like to help anyone in trouble.

「私はいつも困っている人を助けるのが好きなの。

But I must go now, for my babies are waiting in the nest for me.

でももう行かなくちゃ。赤ちゃんが巣で待っているから。

I hope you will find the Emerald City and that Oz will help you.”

エメラルドの都を見つけて、オズが助けてくれるといいよね」

“Thank you,” replied Dorothy, and then the kind Stork flew into the air and was soon out of sight.

out of sight (見えなくなる) [形] not visible

「ありがとう」とドロシーは答え、親切なコウノトリは空に飛び去り、すぐに見えなくなった。

They walked along listening to the singing of the bright-colored birds and looking at the lovely flowers which now became so thick that the ground was carpeted with them.

listen to (聞く) [動] give one's attention to a sound

bright-colored (鮮やかな色の) [形] having a strong or vivid color

carpet (覆う) [動] cover with a carpet

彼らは鮮やかな色の鳥の歌を聞きながら歩き、今では地面が花で覆われるほど密集した美しい花を眺めていた。

There were big yellow and white and blue and purple blossoms, besides great clusters of scarlet poppies, which were so brilliant in color they almost dazzled Dorothy’s eyes.

purple (紫) [名] a color intermediate between red and blue

cluster (群生) [名] a collection of things

scarlet (真っ赤な) [形] of a bright red color

dazzle (くらむ) [動] to cause to be unable to see properly

黄色、白、青、紫の大きな花が咲き、真っ赤なケシの花が群生していて、ドロシーの目がくらむほど鮮やかな色だった。

“Aren’t they beautiful?” the girl asked, as she breathed in the spicy scent of the flowers.

breathe (吸い込む) [動] take air into the lungs and then expel it, especially as a regular and essential part of life

「きれいでしょう?」と少女は花の香辛料のような香りを吸い込みながら尋ねた。

“I suppose so,” answered the Scarecrow.

「そうだろうね」かかしは答えた。

“When I have brains I shall probably like them better.”

「脳みそがあったらもっと好きになるだろう」

“If I only had a heart I should love them,” added the Tin Woodman.

love (好きになる) [動] feel a strong or constant affection for

「私に心があったら、きっと好きになるだろう」ブリキの木こりは付け加えた。

“I always did like flowers,” said the Lion;

「私はいつも花が好きだった」ライオンは言った。

“they seem so helpless and frail.

seem (見える) [動] give the impression of being

helpless (無力な) [形] unable to defend oneself or to act without help

frail (か弱い) [形] physically weak

「とても無力でか弱いように見える。

But there are none in the forest so bright as these.”

でも森にはこんな明るい花はない」

They now came upon more and more of the big scarlet poppies, and fewer and fewer of the other flowers;

more and more (ますます) [副] to a greater and greater extent

fewer and fewer (ますます少なくなる) [副] to a smaller and smaller extent

彼らはますます大きな深紅のケシに出会うようになり、他の花はますます少なくなった。

and soon they found themselves in the midst of a great meadow of poppies.

そしてすぐにケシの大きな草原の真ん中にいることに気がついた。

Now it is well known that when there are many of these flowers together their odor is so powerful that anyone who breathes it falls asleep, and if the sleeper is not carried away from the scent of the flowers he sleeps on and on forever.

together (集まって) [副] in or into one place, mass, or group

odor (香り) [名] a quality of something that stimulates the olfactory organ

fall asleep (眠り込む) [動] go to sleep

sleeper (眠っている人) [名] a person who is sleeping

carry away (離れる) [動] take or carry from one place to another

scent (香り) [名] a distinctive, typically pleasant smell

これらの花が集まって咲いていると、その香りがとても強く、それを吸い込んだ人は誰でも眠り込んでしまうことはよく知られている。そして眠っている人が花の香りから離れなければ、永遠に眠り続ける。

But Dorothy did not know this, nor could she get away from the bright red flowers that were everywhere about;

しかしドロシーはこれを知らなかったので、どこにでもある真っ赤な花から逃げることができなかった。

so presently her eyes grew heavy and she felt she must sit down to rest and to sleep.

grow heavy (重くなる) [動] become heavy

そのため、すぐに目が重くなり、座って休んで眠らなければならないと感じた。

But the Tin Woodman would not let her do this.

しかしブリキの木こりは彼女にそうさせなかった。

“We must hurry and get back to the road of yellow brick before dark,” he said;

hurry (急ぐ) [動] move or act quickly

「急いで暗くなる前に黄色いレンガの道に戻らなければならない」と彼は言った。

and the Scarecrow agreed with him.

そしてかかしも彼に同意した。

So they kept walking until Dorothy could stand no longer.

keep (続ける) [動] continue doing something

until (まで) [接] up to the point in time or space when

そのため、ドロシーがもう立っていられなくなるまで歩き続けた。

Her eyes closed in spite of herself and she forgot where she was and fell among the poppies, fast asleep.

fast (ぐっすり) [副] in a deep and untroubled way

asleep (眠る) [形] in or into a state of sleep

彼女は思わず目を閉じ、自分がどこにいるか忘れて、ケシの花の中に倒れ、ぐっすり眠ってしまった。

“What shall we do?” asked the Tin Woodman.

shall (しようか) [助] used to express a strong intention or determination

「どうしようか?」ブリキの木こりは尋ねた。

“If we leave her here she will die,” said the Lion.

「彼女をここに置いていったら死んでしまう」ライオンは言った。

“The smell of the flowers is killing us all.

smell (匂い) [名] the quality of something that is perceived by the olfactory system

「花の匂いが私たちみんなを殺す。

I myself can scarcely keep my eyes open and the dog is asleep already.”

I myself (私自身) [代] I

can scarcely (ほとんどできない) [助] be barely able to

my eyes (目) [名] the organ of vision

the dog (犬) [名] a domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, and a barking, howling, or whining voice

is asleep (眠っている) [動] be in or enter a state of sleep

私自身もほとんど目を開けていられないし、犬はもう眠っている。」

It was true; Toto had fallen down beside his little mistress.

be true (本当である) [動] be in accordance with fact or reality

fall down (倒れる) [動] move suddenly and quickly from a higher to a lower position

mistress (飼い主) [名] a woman in a position of authority or control

それは本当だった。トトは小さな飼い主の横に倒れていた。

But the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman, not being made of flesh, were not troubled by the scent of the flowers.

しかし、かかしとブリキの木こりは肉でできていないので、花の香りに悩まされることはなかった。

“Run fast,” said the Scarecrow to the Lion, “and get out of this deadly flower-bed as soon as you can.

run fast (早く走る) [動] move at a high speed

as soon as (できるだけ早く) [副] at the earliest possible time

flower-bed (花壇) [名] a garden area where flowers are grown

「早く走って」かかしはライオンに言った。「できるだけ早くこの恐ろしい花壇から出るんだ。

We will bring the little girl with us, but if you should fall asleep you are too big to be carried.”

bring (連れて行く) [動] take or carry someone or something with oneself

girl (女の子) [名] a female child

too big (大きすぎる) [形] larger than necessary or desirable

私たちは小さな女の子を連れて行くが、もしあなたが眠ってしまったら、あなたは運ぶには大きすぎる。」

So the Lion aroused himself and bounded forward as fast as he could go.

arouse (目を覚ます) [動] to awaken from sleep

bound (前進する) [動] to move forward by leaping

そこでライオンは目を覚まし、できるだけ速く前進した。

In a moment he was out of sight.

in a moment (すぐに) [副] very soon; in a short time

すぐに彼は見えなくなった。

“Let us make a chair with our hands and carry her,” said the Scarecrow.

「手で椅子を作って運ぼう」かかしは言った。

So they picked up Toto and put the dog in Dorothy’s lap, and then they made a chair with their hands for the seat and their arms for the arms

put (乗せる) [動] place or position

lap (膝) [名] the flat area between the waist and the knees of a seated person

seat (座席) [名] a place where someone can sit

そこで彼らはトトを抱き上げ、ドロシーの膝に犬を乗せ、それから座席に手、肘掛けに腕を使って椅子を作った。

and carried the sleeping girl between them through the flowers.

そして花の中を眠っている少女を運んだ。

On and on they walked, and it seemed that the great carpet of deadly flowers that surrounded them would never end.

on and on (歩き続け) [副] continuously

deadly (死の) [形] causing or able to cause death

carpet (絨毯) [名] a floor covering made of thick woven fabric

彼らは歩き続け、彼らを取り囲む死の花の大きな絨毯は決して終わらないかのようだった。

They followed the bend of the river, and at last came upon their friend the Lion, lying fast asleep among the poppies.

bend (曲がり角) [名] a change of direction

fast asleep (ぐっすり眠る) [形] in a deep sleep

彼らは川の曲がり角をたどり、ついに友人のライオンがケシの花の中でぐっすり眠っているのを見つけた。

The flowers had been too strong for the huge beast and he had given up, at last, and fallen only a short distance from the end of the poppy bed, where the sweet grass spread in beautiful green fields before them.

huge (巨大な) [形] very large

give up (諦める) [動] stop trying to do something

bed (花壇) [名] a piece of ground in which plants are grown

spread (広がる) [動] extend over a wide area

field (野原) [名] a large, open area of land

花は巨大な獣には強すぎ、ついに諦めて、ケシの花壇の端から少し離れたところに倒れ、目の前には美しい緑の野原に甘い草が広がっていた。

“We can do nothing for him,” said the Tin Woodman, sadly;

do nothing (何もできない) [動] not do anything

「彼のためにできることは何もない」ブリキの木こりは悲しそうに言った。

“for he is much too heavy to lift.

lift (持ち上げる) [動] raise to a higher position

「彼は持ち上げるには重すぎる。

We must leave him here to sleep on forever, and perhaps he will dream that he has found courage at last.”

sleep on (眠らせる) [動] continue sleeping

彼をここに残して永遠に眠らせるしかない、そうすれば彼はついに勇気を見つけたと夢を見るかもしれない。」

“I’m sorry,” said the Scarecrow.

be sorry (すみません) [動] feel regret or guilt

「すみません」かかしは言った。

“The Lion was a very good comrade for one so cowardly.

cowardly (臆病な) [形] lacking courage

「ライオンは臆病なやつにしてはいい仲間だった。

But let us go on.”

でも先に行こう。」

They carried the sleeping girl to a pretty spot beside the river, far enough from the poppy field to prevent her breathing any more of the poison of the flowers, and here they laid her gently on the soft grass and waited for the fresh breeze to waken her.

spot (場所) [名] a particular place

far (十分に) [副] to a great extent

poison (毒) [名] a substance that is harmful or fatal if introduced into or absorbed by a living organism

lay (寝かせる) [動] put or set down in a flat position

彼らは眠っている少女を、ケシの花の毒を吸い込まないようにケシ畑から十分に離れた川沿いのきれいな場所に運び、そこで柔らかい草の上に優しく寝かせ、新鮮なそよ風が彼女を起こすのを待った。

9: THE QUEEN OF THE FIELD MICE

9 (9) [他] a number, nine

mouse (ネズミ) [名] a small rodent which typically has a pointed snout, large ears, and a long tail

9:野ネズミの女王

“We cannot be far from the road of yellow brick, now,” remarked the Scarecrow, as he stood beside the girl, “for we have come nearly as far as the river carried us away.”

「黄色いレンガの道からそう遠くはないはずだ」とカカシは少女のそばに立って言った。「川に流された距離とほぼ同じくらい来たからね。」

The Tin Woodman was about to reply when he heard a low growl, and turning his head (which worked beautifully on hinges) he saw a strange beast come bounding over the grass toward them.

beautifully (うまく) [副] in a pleasing manner

over (上) [前] above or across the top of

ブリキの木こりが答えようとした時、低い唸り声が聞こえ、頭を回すと(蝶番でうまく動いた)奇妙な獣が草の上を跳ねてこちらに向かってくるのが見えた。

It was, indeed, a great yellow Wildcat, and the Woodman thought it must be chasing something, for its ears were lying close to its head and its mouth was wide open, showing two rows of ugly teeth, while its red eyes glowed like balls of fire.

wildcat (山猫) [名] a small wild feline

tooth (歯) [名] any of the hard, bony structures in the jaws used for biting and chewing

glow (輝く) [動] to shine brightly and steadily

それは確かに大きな黄色い山猫で、木こりは何かを追いかけているに違いないと思った。耳は頭にぴったりとくっつき、口は大きく開いて二列の醜い歯を見せ、赤い目は火の玉のように輝いていた。

As it came nearer the Tin Woodman saw that running before the beast was a little gray field mouse, and although he had no heart he knew it was wrong for the Wildcat to try to kill such a pretty, harmless creature.

come nearer (近づいてくる) [動] move or travel toward

field mouse (野ネズミ) [名] a mouse that lives in fields

近づいてくると、ブリキの木こりは獣の前を走っているのが小さな灰色の野ネズミだと分かり、心臓はないものの、山猫がこんなかわいくて無害な生き物を殺そうとするのは間違っていることが分かった。

So the Woodman raised his axe, and as the Wildcat ran by he gave it a quick blow that cut the beast’s head clean off from its body, and it rolled over at his feet in two pieces.

raise (振り上げる) [動] lift or move to a higher position

run by (走り抜ける) [動] pass by quickly

blow (一撃) [名] a powerful or violent stroke with a hand or weapon

cut (切り離す) [動] separate with a sharp-edged tool

そこで木こりは斧を振り上げ、山猫が走り抜ける時に素早く一撃を加えると、獣の頭が体からきれいに切り離され、二つに分かれて足元に転がった。

The field mouse, now that it was freed from its enemy, stopped short;

be freed from (解放される) [動] be released from

stop short (急に止まる) [動] come to a sudden halt

野ネズミは敵から解放されたので、急に止まった。

and coming slowly up to the Woodman it said, in a squeaky little voice,

come up to (近づく) [動] approach

そしてゆっくりと木こりに近づき、小さな声で言った。

“Oh, thank you! Thank you ever so much for saving my life.”

ever so much (本当に) [副] to a very great extent

「ああ、ありがとう! 命を救ってくれて本当にありがとう」

“Don’t speak of it, I beg of you,” replied the Woodman.

don't speak of it (どういたしまして) [句] you're welcome

replied (答えた) [動] say something in response

「どういたしまして」と木こりは答えた。

“I have no heart, you know, so I am careful to help all those who may need a friend, even if it happens to be only a mouse.”

happen to be (であっても) [動] have the (unfortunate) characteristic of being

「私には心がないので、たとえネズミであっても、友達を必要としている人には誰でも助けようと気をつけているんだ」

“Only a mouse!” cried the little animal, indignantly;

indignantly (憤慨して) [副] feeling or showing anger or annoyance at something unfair or unreasonable

「ただのネズミだって!」と小さな動物は憤慨して叫んだ。

“why, I am a Queen—the Queen of all the Field Mice!”

Queen (女王) [名] the female ruler of an independent state

Field Mice (野ネズミ) [名] a small rodent that lives in fields

「私は女王様よ、野ネズミの女王様よ!」

“Oh, indeed,” said the Woodman, making a bow.

bow (お辞儀) [名] a bending of the head or body in greeting, respect, submission, or shame

「ああ、そうですか」と木こりはお辞儀をした。

“Therefore you have done a great deed, as well as a brave one, in saving my life,” added the Queen.

deed (行為) [名] something that is done

life (命) [名] the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death

「だから、私の命を救ってくれたのは、勇敢なだけでなく、偉大な行為だったのよ」と女王は付け加えた。

At that moment several mice were seen running up as fast as their little legs could carry them, and when they saw their Queen they exclaimed,

be seen (見える) [動] be visible

run up (走ってくる) [動] run towards

as fast as (できる限り速く) [副] to the highest degree possible

exclaim (叫ぶ) [動] cry out suddenly

その瞬間、何匹かのネズミが小さな足でできる限り速く走ってくるのが見え、女王を見ると叫んだ。

“Oh, your Majesty, we thought you would be killed!

Majesty (女王様) [名] a title used to address a king or queen

「ああ、女王様、殺されたかと思いました!

How did you manage to escape the great Wildcat?”

escape (逃げる) [動] get free from a situation

どうしてあの大きな山猫から逃げられたのですか?」

and they all bowed so low to the little Queen that they almost stood upon their heads.

low (低く) [副] not high or tall

そして、みんな小さな女王に頭を下げたので、ほとんど頭で立っているようだった。

“This funny tin man,” she answered, “killed the Wildcat and saved my life.

「このおかしなブリキの男が」と彼女は答えた、「山猫を殺して私の命を救ってくれたの。

So hereafter you must all serve him, and obey his slightest wish.”

hereafter (これから) [副] from now on

obey (従う) [動] follow the commands, instructions, or orders of

だからこれからはみんな彼に仕えて、彼のどんな小さな望みにも従いなさい。」

“We will!” cried all the mice, in a shrill chorus.

shrill (甲高い) [形] high-pitched and piercing

chorus (一斉に) [名] a group of people who sing or play music together

「従います!」とすべてのネズミが甲高い声で叫んだ。

And then they scampered in all directions, for Toto had awakened from his sleep, and seeing all these mice around him he gave one bark of delight and jumped right into the middle of the group.

scamper (逃げ出す) [動] run quickly and lightly

direction (方角) [名] the course along which something moves, faces, or is aimed

awaken (目覚める) [動] stop sleeping

そして、みんな四方八方に逃げ出した。トトが眠りから覚めて、周りにいるたくさんのネズミを見て、喜びのワンワンと吠えて、群れの真ん中に飛び込んだのだ。

Toto had always loved to chase mice when he lived in Kansas, and he saw no harm in it.

love (大好きだ) [動] be extremely fond of

see (感じる) [動] notice or become aware of

トトはカンザスに住んでいた頃からいつもネズミを追いかけるのが好きだったし、それに何の害も感じていなかった。

But the Tin Woodman caught the dog in his arms and held him tight, while he called to the mice: “Come back! Come back!

hold (抱きかかえる) [動] to keep or maintain in a certain state, position, or relationship

come back (戻って来い) [動] to return to a place or person

しかしブリキの木こりは犬を腕に抱きかかえて、ネズミに向かって「戻って来い! 戻って来い!

Toto shall not hurt you.”

shall (だろう) [助] will

トトは傷つけないぞ」と呼びかけた。

At this the Queen of the Mice stuck her head out from a clump of grass and asked, in a timid voice,

at this (すると) [副] at this time; now

Queen of the Mice (ネズミの女王) [名] the female ruler of the mice

stick out (出す) [動] extend outward

clump of grass (草むら) [名] a group of grass plants growing together

timid (臆病な) [形] showing a lack of courage or confidence

するとネズミの女王が草むらから頭を出して、臆病な声で尋ねた。

“Are you sure he will not bite us?”

be sure (本当に) [動] be certain or confident about something

bite (噛みつく) [動] cut or wound with the teeth

「本当に噛みつかないのですか?」

“I will not let him,” said the Woodman; “so do not be afraid.”

「噛みつかないようにするから、怖がらなくていい」と木こりは言った。

One by one the mice came creeping back, and Toto did not bark again, although he tried to get out of the Woodman’s arms, and would have bitten him had he not known very well he was made of tin.

one by one (一匹ずつ) [副] individually

come creeping back (戻ってくる) [動] return to a place

try to get out of (抜け出そうとする) [動] attempt to escape from

would have bitten (噛みついていただろう) [動] would have attacked with the teeth

had he not known (知らなかったら) [動] if he did not know

ネズミたちは一匹ずつ戻ってきて、トトは木こりの腕から抜け出そうとはしたものの、もう吠えなかった。トトは木こりがブリキ製だとよく知っていなければ、噛みついていただろう。

Finally one of the biggest mice spoke.

ついに一番大きなネズミが口を開いた。

“Is there anything we can do,” it asked, “to repay you for saving the life of our Queen?”

repay (お礼をする) [動] pay back (money)

「女王の命を救っていただいたお礼に何かできることはありますか?」と尋ねた。

“Nothing that I know of,” answered the Woodman;

「特に思いつきません」と木こりは答えた。

but the Scarecrow, who had been trying to think, but could not because his head was stuffed with straw, said, quickly, “Oh, yes; you can save our friend, the Cowardly Lion, who is asleep in the poppy bed.”

quickly (すぐに) [副] at a fast speed or in a short time

でも、頭の中がわらでいっぱいで考えようとしていたけどできなかったかかしが、すぐに「ああ、そうだ。ケシの花畑で眠っている臆病なライオンを助けてください」と言った。

“A Lion!” cried the little Queen;

「ライオン!」と小さな女王は叫んだ。

“why, he would eat us all up.”

eat up (食べられてしまう) [動] eat all of something

「そんな、私たちみんな食べられてしまうよ」

“Oh, no,” declared the Scarecrow;

no (そうはならない) [副] not at all; not a bit

declare (断言する) [動] state or announce something in a solemn and emphatic manner

「ああ、そうはならない」かかしは断言した。

“this Lion is a coward.”

「このライオンは臆病者だ」

“Really?” asked the Mouse.

「本当に?」とネズミは尋ねた。

“He says so himself,” answered the Scarecrow, “and he would never hurt anyone who is our friend.

say so (そう言う) [動] say that

himself (彼自身) [代] the male person being discussed

「彼は自分でそう言っている」かかしは答えた。「それに彼は私たちの友達を傷つけることは絶対にしない。

If you will help us to save him I promise that he shall treat you all with kindness.”

もし彼を助けてくれるなら、彼はみんなに親切に接するだろうと約束する」

“Very well,” said the Queen, “we trust you. But what shall we do?”

trust (信頼する) [動] have confidence in the reliability, truth, or ability of

「とても良い」女王は言った。「私たちはあなたを信頼する。でも私たちに何ができる?」

“Are there many of these mice which call you Queen and are willing to obey you?”

「あなたを女王と呼び、あなたに従うネズミはたくさんいるの?」

“Oh, yes; there are thousands,” she replied.

there are (いる) [動] exist

thousands (何千) [名] a very large number

「ああ、そうよ、何千もいるよ」彼女は答えた。

“Then send for them all to come here as soon as possible, and let each one bring a long piece of string.”

send for (呼びにやる) [動] send someone to fetch someone or something

bring (持って来る) [動] take or carry with oneself to a place

「それなら、できるだけ早くここに来るようにみんなに伝えて、それぞれに長いひもを持って来るように言って」

The Queen turned to the mice that attended her and told them to go at once and get all her people.

turn to (向き直る) [動] change direction so as to face

attend (付き添う) [動] go regularly to an institution for education

get (連れてくる) [動] cause to come or go with oneself

女王は付き添いのネズミに向き直り、すぐに行ってみんなを連れてくるように言った。

As soon as they heard her orders they ran away in every direction as fast as possible.

order (命令) [名] an authoritative command or instruction

run away (逃げる) [動] leave a place or situation in a hurry

every direction (あらゆる方向) [名] all possible directions

as fast as possible (できるだけ速く) [副] at the highest possible speed

彼らは命令を聞くとすぐに、できるだけ速くあらゆる方向に走り去った。

“Now,” said the Scarecrow to the Tin Woodman, “you must go to those trees by the river-side and make a truck that will carry the Lion.”

river-side (川岸) [名] the land along a river

「さて」かかしはブリキの木こりに言った、「川岸の木のところに行って、ライオンを運ぶための台車を作らなくちゃ」

So the Woodman went at once to the trees and began to work;

そこで木こりはすぐに木のところに行って作業を始めた。

and he soon made a truck out of the limbs of trees, from which he chopped away all the leaves and branches.

truck (台車) [名] a vehicle with a large open container for carrying goods

limb (枝) [名] a large branch of a tree

そしてすぐに木の枝から台車を作り、葉や枝をすべて切り落とした。

He fastened it together with wooden pegs and made the four wheels out of short pieces of a big tree trunk.

peg (釘) [名] a short, thin, pointed piece of wood, metal, or plastic

wheel (車輪) [名] a circular object that revolves on an axle and is fixed below a vehicle or other object to enable it to move easily over the ground

out of (から) [前] from

木の釘でそれを固定し、大きな木の幹の短い部分から四つの車輪を作った。

So fast and so well did he work that by the time the mice began to arrive the truck was all ready for them.

so fast (とても速く) [副] very quickly

so well (とても上手に) [副] very well

by the time (頃には) [接] at or before the time that

arrive (到着する) [動] reach a destination

彼はとても速く、とても上手に作業したので、ネズミが到着し始める頃には台車はすべて準備ができていた。

They came from all directions, and there were thousands of them: big mice and little mice and middle-sized mice;

come from (やってくる) [動] move or travel from one place to another

thousand (数千) [名] the number 1000

middle-sized (中くらい) [形] of medium size

彼らは四方八方からやってきて、その数は数千にも及んだ。大きなネズミ、小さなネズミ、中くらいのネズミ。

and each one brought a piece of string in his mouth.

each one (それぞれ) [代] every one of a group

bring (持ってくる) [動] cause to come or go with oneself

piece (一片) [名] a part of something

string (紐) [名] a thin piece of twisted fiber used for tying or sewing

そして、それぞれが口に紐をくわえて持ってきた。

It was about this time that Dorothy woke from her long sleep and opened her eyes.

about this time (この頃) [名] at or around this time

wake (覚める) [動] stop sleeping

long sleep (長い眠り) [名] a long period of sleep

open one's eyes (目を開ける) [動] to become aware of something

ドロシーが長い眠りから覚めて目を開けたのはこの頃だった。

She was greatly astonished to find herself lying upon the grass, with thousands of mice standing around and looking at her timidly.

彼女は自分が草の上に横たわっていて、何千匹ものネズミが周りに立って臆病に自分を見ているのを見て、とても驚いた。

But the Scarecrow told her about everything, and turning to the dignified little mouse, he said,

everything (すべて) [名] all that exists; all that is

dignified (威厳のある) [形] having or showing a serious and impressive manner

しかし、かかしは彼女にすべてを話し、威厳のある小さなネズミの方を向いて言った。

“Permit me to introduce to you her Majesty, the Queen.”

permit (許す) [動] allow to do something

introduce (紹介する) [動] make someone known to someone else by giving their name, or make something known to someone by giving information about it

「女王陛下をご紹介しましょう」

Dorothy nodded gravely and the Queen made a curtsy, after which she became quite friendly with the little girl.

make a curtsy (会釈する) [動] bend your knees and lower your body as a sign of respect

become (なる) [動] come to be

ドロシーは真面目そうにうなずき、女王は会釈をした後、少女ととても仲良くなった。

The Scarecrow and the Woodman now began to fasten the mice to the truck, using the strings they had brought.

かかしと木こりは、持ってきた紐を使ってネズミを台車に固定し始めた。

One end of a string was tied around the neck of each mouse and the other end to the truck.

one end (一端) [名] one of the two ends of something

other end (もう一端) [名] the other of the two ends of something

紐の一端を各ネズミの首に巻き付け、もう一端を台車に結び付けた。

Of course the truck was a thousand times bigger than any of the mice who were to draw it;

draw (ひっぱる) [動] pull or move something in a specified direction

もちろん、台車はそれをひっぱるネズミのどれよりも千倍も大きかった。

but when all the mice had been harnessed they were able to pull it quite easily.

harness (つなぐ) [動] fasten or secure with a harness

quite (とても) [副] to a certain extent; fairly

しかし、すべてのネズミがつながれた時、彼らはそれをとても簡単に引っ張ることができた。

Even the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman could sit on it, and were drawn swiftly by their queer little horses to the place where the Lion lay asleep.

かかしとブリキの木こりさえもそれに座ることができ、彼らの奇妙な小さな馬によってライオンが眠っている場所まで素早く引っ張られた。

After a great deal of hard work, for the Lion was heavy, they managed to get him up on the truck.

a great deal of (かなりの) [名] a large amount or extent of

hard work (重労働) [名] work that is physically or mentally demanding

manage (なんとかする) [動] succeed in doing something

get (乗せる) [動] cause to be in a certain state

ライオンは重かったので、かなりの重労働の末、彼らはなんとかライオンを台車に乗せることができた。

Then the Queen hurriedly gave her people the order to start, for she feared if the mice stayed among the poppies too long they also would fall asleep.

hurriedly (急いで) [副] quickly

give (出す) [動] cause to be received

start (出発) [名] the beginning of something

long (長く) [副] for a long time

それから女王は急いで出発の命令を出した。ネズミたちがケシの中に長くいると、彼らも眠ってしまうのではないかと心配したからだ。

At first the little creatures, many though they were, could hardly stir the heavily loaded truck;

though (にもかかわらず) [接] despite the fact that

stir (動かす) [動] move or cause to move slightly

heavily (重い) [副] to a great degree

loaded (積んだ) [形] carrying a load

最初、小さな生き物たちは、たくさんいたにもかかわらず、重い荷物を積んだ台車をほとんど動かすことができなかった。

but the Woodman and the Scarecrow both pushed from behind, and they got along better.

しかし、木こりとかかしが後ろから押すと、うまく進むようになった。

Soon they rolled the Lion out of the poppy bed to the green fields, where he could breathe the sweet, fresh air again, instead of the poisonous scent of the flowers.

roll (運び出す) [動] move by turning over and over

bed (畑) [名] a piece of ground where plants are grown

green field (緑の野原) [名] a field with green grass

fresh (新鮮な) [形] recently produced or harvested

すぐに彼らはライオンをケシ畑から緑の野原に運び出し、そこでライオンは花の毒の香りの代わりに、再び甘く新鮮な空気を吸うことができた。

Dorothy came to meet them and thanked the little mice warmly for saving her companion from death.

come to meet (会いに来る) [動] come to see

warmly (心から) [副] in a warm manner

death (死) [名] the end of all life

ドロシーは彼らに会いに来て、仲間を死から救ってくれた小さなネズミたちに心から感謝した。

She had grown so fond of the big Lion she was glad he had been rescued.

grow fond of (好きになる) [動] develop a liking for

be glad (嬉しい) [動] pleased; happy

be rescued (助け出される) [動] be saved from danger or harm

ドロシーは大きなライオンがとても好きになっていたので、彼が助け出されて嬉しかった。

Then the mice were unharnessed from the truck and scampered away through the grass to their homes.

unharness (外す) [動] remove the harness from

それからネズミたちは荷車から外され、草の中を走り回って家へと帰っていった。

The Queen of the Mice was the last to leave.

Mice (ネズミ) [名] a small rodent which typically has a pointed snout, large ears, and a long tail

ネズミの女王は最後に去っていった。

“If ever you need us again,” she said, “come out into the field and call, and we shall hear you and come to your assistance. Good-bye!”

assistance (助け) [名] the action of helping someone by sharing work or providing money, information, or other resources

「もしまた私たちが必要になったら」と女王は言った、「野原に出て呼んでください。私たちはあなたの声を聞いて助けに参ります。さようなら!」

“Good-bye!” they all answered, and away the Queen ran, while Dorothy held Toto tightly lest he should run after her and frighten her.

run away (走り去る) [動] leave quickly

hold tightly (しっかりと抱きしめる) [動] hold firmly

lest (しないように) [接] for fear that

run after (追いかける) [動] chase

「さようなら!」とみんなが答え、女王は走り去った。ドロシーはトトが女王を追いかけて怖がらせないように、しっかりと抱きしめた。

After this they sat down beside the Lion until he should awaken;

この後、みんなはライオンが目を覚ますまでその横に座った。

and the Scarecrow brought Dorothy some fruit from a tree near by, which she ate for her dinner.

かかしはドロシーに近くの木から果物を取ってきてくれたので、ドロシーはそれを夕食に食べた。

10: THE GUARDIAN OF THE GATE

10 (10) [他] ten

guardian (番人) [名] a person who guards, protects, or preserves something

gate (門) [名] a hinged barrier used to close an opening in a wall, fence, or hedge

10章門の番人

It was some time before the Cowardly Lion awakened, for he had lain among the poppies a long while, breathing in their deadly fragrance;

Cowardly Lion (臆病ライオン) [名] a lion who lacks courage

some time (しばらく) [名] a period of time

long while (長い間) [名] a long period of time

fragrance (香り) [名] a sweet or pleasant smell

臆病ライオンが目を覚ますまでにはしばらく時間がかかった。長い間ケシの花の中に横たわり、その恐ろしい香りを吸い込んでいたからだ。

but when he did open his eyes and roll off the truck he was very glad to find himself still alive.

roll off (転げ落ちる) [動] to fall off something by rolling

でも目を開けて荷車から転げ落ちると、まだ生きていることを知ってとても喜んだ。

“I ran as fast as I could,” he said, sitting down and yawning, “but the flowers were too strong for me.

as fast as I could (できるだけ速く) [副] as quickly as possible

「できるだけ速く走ったんだ」とライオンは座ってあくびをしながら言った。「でも花の力が強すぎた。

How did you get me out?”

how (どのように) [副] in what way or manner

out (外へ) [副] away from the inside of a place

どうして私を連れ出してくれたんだい?」

Then they told him of the field mice, and how they had generously saved him from death;

generously (寛大に) [副] in a generous manner

そこでみんなは野ネズミのことを話し、野ネズミがライオンを死から救ってくれたことを話した。

and the Cowardly Lion laughed, and said,

臆病なライオンは笑って言った。

“I have always thought myself very big and terrible;

「私はいつも自分をとても大きくて恐ろしいと思っていた。

yet such small things as flowers came near to killing me, and such small animals as mice have saved my life.

yet (でも) [接] nevertheless; however; still

such (そのような) [形] of the type previously mentioned

come near to (しそうになる) [動] almost do something

でも花のような小さなものに殺されそうになったり、ネズミのような小さな動物に命を救われたりした。

How strange it all is!

なんて不思議なんだろう!

But, comrades, what shall we do now?”

でも仲間たち、これからどうしようか?」

“We must journey on until we find the road of yellow brick again,” said Dorothy;

「黄色いレンガの道を再び見つけるまで旅を続けなくちゃ」とドロシーは言った。

“and then we can keep on to the Emerald City.”

keep on (行く) [動] continue doing something

「そうすればエメラルドの都まで行けるよ」

So, the Lion being fully refreshed, and feeling quite himself again, they all started upon the journey, greatly enjoying the walk through the soft, fresh grass;

be refreshed (元気を取り戻す) [動] feel or become refreshed

feel oneself (自分らしくなる) [動] feel normal or healthy again

start upon (始める) [動] begin

enjoy (楽しむ) [動] take delight or pleasure in

ライオンはすっかり元気を取り戻し、また自分らしくなったので、みんなで旅を始め、柔らかく新鮮な草の中を歩くのをとても楽しんだ。

and it was not long before they reached the road of yellow brick and turned again toward the Emerald City where the Great Oz dwelt.

not long before (まもなく) [副] soon

そしてまもなく黄色いレンガの道にたどり着き、再び偉大なオズが住むエメラルドの都に向かった。

The road was smooth and well paved, now, and the country about was beautiful;

smooth (滑らか) [形] having a surface or texture that is not rough or bumpy

country (田園風景) [名] a large area of land that is a political state or part of a political state

道は滑らかでよく舗装されていて、周りの田園風景は美しかった。

so that the travellers rejoiced in leaving the forest far behind, and with it the many dangers they had met in its gloomy shades.

rejoice (喜ぶ) [動] feel or show great joy or delight

旅人たちは森をはるか後ろに残し、その暗い影の中で出会った多くの危険を残して喜んだ。

Once more they could see fences built beside the road;

再び道の脇に柵が建っているのが見えた。

but these were painted green, and when they came to a small house, in which a farmer evidently lived, that also was painted green.

green (緑色) [名] a color intermediate between blue and yellow in the visible spectrum

しかし、これらは緑色に塗られていて、農夫が住んでいると思われる小さな家に来ると、それも緑色に塗られていた。

They passed by several of these houses during the afternoon, and sometimes people came to the doors and looked at them as if they would like to ask questions;

pass by (通り過ぎる) [動] go past

afternoon (午後) [名] the time from noon to evening

午後にはそういった家を何軒も通り過ぎ、時々人々がドアのところに来て、何か質問したいように彼らを見た。

but no one came near them nor spoke to them because of the great Lion, of which they were very much afraid.

speak to (話しかける) [動] talk to

しかし、誰も彼らに近づいたり話しかけたりしなかった。なぜなら、彼らは大きなライオンをとても恐れていたからだ。

The people were all dressed in clothing of a lovely emerald green color and wore peaked hats like those of the Munchkins.

emerald (エメラルド) [名] a green precious stone

peaked (尖った) [形] having a peak

人々は皆、美しいエメラルドグリーンの服を着て、マンチキンのような尖った帽子をかぶっていた。

“This must be the Land of Oz,” said Dorothy, “and we are surely getting near the Emerald City.”

「ここはオズの国に違いないよ」とドロシーは言った。「そして、私たちは確かにエメラルドの都に近づいているよ」

“Yes,” answered the Scarecrow;

「そうだね」かかしは答えた。

“everything is green here, while in the country of the Munchkins blue was the favorite color.

「ここはすべて緑色だね。マンチキンの国では青が人気の色だったけど。

But the people do not seem to be as friendly as the Munchkins and I’m afraid we shall be unable to find a place to pass the night.”

be unable to (できない) [動] not be able to

でも、人々はマンチキンほど友好的ではないみたいだし、夜を過ごす場所を見つけられないかもしれない」

“I should like something to eat besides fruit,” said the girl, “and I’m sure Toto is nearly starved.

like (食べたい) [動] want to have or do

besides (以外に) [前] in addition to; apart from

starve (飢え死にする) [動] suffer or die from lack of food

「果物以外に何か食べたいよ」と少女は言った。「それにトトはほとんど飢え死にしそうよ。

Let us stop at the next house and talk to the people.”

talk (話す) [動] speak or converse

次の家で止まって、人々と話しましょう」

So, when they came to a good sized farm house, Dorothy walked boldly up to the door and knocked.

good sized (かなり大きな) [形] fairly large

farm house (農家) [名] a house on a farm

knock (ノックする) [動] strike a surface noisily, especially to attract attention

それで、彼らがかなり大きな農家に着いた時、ドロシーは勇敢にドアまで歩いて行き、ノックした。

A woman opened it just far enough to look out, and said,

look out (外を見る) [動] be careful or vigilant

女性が外を見るのに十分なだけドアを開けて言った。

“What do you want, child, and why is that great Lion with you?”

「何が欲しいの、子供、それにどうしてそんな大きなライオンが一緒にいるの?」

“We wish to pass the night with you, if you will allow us,” answered Dorothy;

「もし許していただけるなら、あなたと夜を過ごしたいのです」とドロシーは答えた。

“and the Lion is my friend and comrade, and would not hurt you for the world.”

「ライオンは私の友達で仲間です、絶対にあなたを傷つけません」

“Is he tame?” asked the woman, opening the door a little wider.

tame (飼いならされている) [形] not wild; domesticated

「彼は飼いならされている?」と女性はドアを少し広く開けながら尋ねた。

“Oh, yes,” said the girl, “and he is a great coward, too;

「ええ、そうです」と少女は言った、「それに彼はとても臆病でもあります。

so that he will be more afraid of you than you are of him.”

so that (だから) [接] with the result or consequence that

you (あなた) [代] the person being spoken to

he (彼) [代] the person being spoken about

more (もっと) [副] to a greater extent

だからあなたが彼を怖がるよりも彼の方があなたを怖がるでしょう」

“Well,” said the woman, after thinking it over and taking another peep at the Lion, “if that is the case you may come in, and I will give you some supper and a place to sleep.”

take a peep (ちらっと見る) [動] look quickly or furtively

come in (入る) [動] go or come inside

give (用意する) [動] freely transfer the possession of

「そう」と女性は考え直してライオンをもう一度ちらっと見た後で言った、「そういうことなら入ってもいいよ、夕食と寝る場所を用意してあげる」

So they all entered the house, where there were, besides the woman, two children and a man.

それで彼らは皆家に入ったが、そこには女性の他に二人の子供と一人の男性がいた。

The man had hurt his leg, and was lying on the couch in a corner.

couch (ソファ) [名] a long upholstered piece of furniture for several people to sit on

男性は足を痛めていて、隅のソファに横になっていた。

They seemed greatly surprised to see so strange a company, and while the woman was busy laying the table the man asked,

company (一行) [名] a group of people

彼らはこんな奇妙な一行を見てとても驚いたようで、女性がテーブルを整えるのに忙しい間に男性が尋ねた。

“Where are you all going?”

「皆さんどこへ行くんですか?」

“To the Emerald City,” said Dorothy, “to see the Great Oz.”

「エメラルドの都へ」とドロシーは言った、「偉大なオズに会いに。」

“Oh, indeed!” exclaimed the man.

「おお、なるほど!」と男性は叫んだ。

“Are you sure that Oz will see you?”

be sure (確信している) [動] to be certain about something

「オズが会ってくれると確信してるの?」

“Why not?” she replied.

why not (どうして) [副] for what reason not

「どうして?」と彼女は答えた。

“Why, it is said that he never lets anyone come into his presence.

presence (前) [名] the state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present in a place or thing

「ええと、彼は誰も自分の前に来させないと言われている。

I have been to the Emerald City many times, and it is a beautiful and wonderful place;

many times (何度も) [副] on many occasions

私はエメラルドの都に何度も行ったことがあるが、そこは美しく素晴らしい場所だ。

but I have never been permitted to see the Great Oz, nor do I know of any living person who has seen him.”

be permitted to (許される) [動] be allowed to do something

living person (生きた人間) [名] a person who is alive

しかし、私は偉大なオズに会うことを許されたことは一度もないし、彼に会ったことがある生きた人間を知らない。」

“Does he never go out?” asked the Scarecrow.

go out (外出する) [動] leave one's house or place of work

「彼は外出しないのですか?」かかしは尋ねた。

“Never. He sits day after day in the great Throne Room of his Palace, and even those who wait upon him do not see him face to face.”

day after day (毎日) [副] on each day; every day

Throne Room (玉座の間) [名] a room in a palace where the throne is located

Palace (宮殿) [名] a large, impressive building, usually made of stone, which was historically built for a king or queen

even (でさえ) [副] to a greater extent or degree than is usual or expected

wait upon (仕える) [動] to serve or attend to

face to face (顔を合わせる) [副] in each other's presence

「絶対に。彼は毎日宮殿の大玉座の間に座っていて、彼に仕える者でさえ彼と顔を合わせることはない。」

“What is he like?”

be like (~のような) [動] be similar to

「彼はどんな人ですか?」

asked the girl.

少女は尋ねた。

“That is hard to tell,” said the man, thoughtfully.

hard to tell (言いにくい) [形] difficult to say

「それは言いにくいな」と男は考え深く言った。

“You see, Oz is a Great Wizard, and can take on any form he wishes.

Great Wizard (大魔法使い) [名] a person with great magical powers

take on (なる) [動] assume the form or character of

「ほら、オズは大魔法使いで、どんな姿にもなれるんだ。

So that some say he looks like a bird;

look like (見える) [動] have the appearance of

だから、ある人は彼が鳥のように見えると言う。

and some say he looks like an elephant;

ある人は彼が象のように見えると言う。

and some say he looks like a cat.

ある人は彼が猫のように見えると言う。

To others he appears as a beautiful fairy, or a brownie, or in any other form that pleases him.

to others (他の人には) [副] to other people

appear (見える) [動] be or become visible

brownie (ブラウニー) [名] a small square of rich chocolate cake

他の人には、彼は美しい妖精やブラウニー、あるいは彼が喜ぶ他のどんな姿にも見える。

But who the real Oz is, when he is in his own form, no living person can tell.”

real (本当の) [形] not imaginary; not artificial; genuine

form (姿) [名] the shape and structure of something

tell (わかる) [動] be able to say for certain; be sure

しかし、本当のオズが誰なのか、彼が自分の姿をしている時、生きている人は誰もわからない。」

“That is very strange,” said Dorothy;

「それはとても奇妙だよ」とドロシーは言った。

“but we must try, in some way, to see him, or we shall have made our journey for nothing.”

「でも、私たちはなんとかして彼に会わなければならないよ。さもないと、私たちの旅は無駄になってしまうよ。」

“Why do you wish to see the terrible Oz?” asked the man.

「なぜ恐ろしいオズに会いたいのか?」と男は尋ねた。

“I want him to give me some brains,” said the Scarecrow, eagerly.

「彼に脳みそをもらいたいんだ」かかしは熱心に言った。

“Oh, Oz could do that easily enough,” declared the man.

「ああ、オズなら簡単にできるだろう」と男は断言した。

“He has more brains than he needs.”

more (以上) [形] greater in amount or degree

「彼は必要以上の脳みそを持っている。」

“And I want him to give me a heart,” said the Tin Woodman.

「そして私は彼に心をもらいたい」ブリキの木こりは言った。

“That will not trouble him,” continued the man, “for Oz has a large collection of hearts, of all sizes and shapes.”

trouble (問題) [名] difficulty or problems

collection (集まり) [名] a gathering of things

size (大きさ) [名] how big something is

shape (形) [名] the form of something

「それは彼にとって問題ではないだろう」と男は続けた。「オズはあらゆる大きさや形の心をたくさん集めている。」

“And I want him to give me courage,” said the Cowardly Lion.

「そして私は彼に勇気をもらいたい」臆病なライオンは言った。

“Oz keeps a great pot of courage in his Throne Room,” said the man, “which he has covered with a golden plate, to keep it from running over.

pot (鍋) [名] a deep, round container with a handle, used for cooking

golden (金の) [形] made of gold

plate (皿) [名] a flat dish with raised edges that is used to hold food

keep from (しないようにする) [動] prevent from doing something

「オズは玉座の間に勇気の大鍋を置いている」と男は言った。「それを金の皿で覆って、あふれないようにしている。

He will be glad to give you some.”

be glad to (喜んで〜する) [動] be happy to do something

彼は喜んであなたにいくらかくれるだろう。」

“And I want him to send me back to Kansas,” said Dorothy.

「そして私は彼にカンザスへ送り返してもらいたい」ドロシーは言った。

“Where is Kansas?” asked the man, in surprise.

「カンザスってどこだ?」男は驚いて尋ねた。

“I don’t know,” replied Dorothy, sorrowfully;

sorrowfully (悲しそうに) [副] in a sorrowful manner

「知らない」ドロシーは悲しそうに答えた。

“but it is my home, and I’m sure it’s somewhere.”

I'm sure (確かだ) [句] I am certain

somewhere (どこか) [副] in or to some place

「でもそこは私の家で、どこかにあるのは確かだ」

“Very likely. Well, Oz can do anything; so I suppose he will find Kansas for you.

likely (ありそう) [形] probable; expected

well (まあ) [副] to a great extent or degree

「とてもありそうだね。まあ、オズは何でもできるから、彼は君のためにカンザスを見つけてくれるだろう。

But first you must get to see him, and that will be a hard task;

hard (難しい) [形] not easy; requiring much effort

task (仕事) [名] a piece of work to be done

でもまず彼に会わなければならないし、それは難しい仕事になるだろう。

for the Great Wizard does not like to see anyone, and he usually has his own way.

does not like (会いたがらない) [動] not want to do something

usually (たいてい) [副] more often than not

偉大な魔法使いは誰にも会いたがらないし、彼はたいてい自分のやり方を持っている。

But what do YOU want?” he continued, speaking to Toto.

でも君は何が欲しいんだい?」と彼はトトに話しかけ続けた。

Toto only wagged his tail;

トトはただ尻尾を振った。

for, strange to say, he could not speak.

strange to say (不思議なことに) [副] oddly enough

could not (できなかった) [助] be unable to

というのも、不思議なことに彼は話せなかった。

The woman now called to them that supper was ready, so they gathered around the table and Dorothy ate some delicious porridge and a dish of scrambled eggs and a plate of nice white bread, and enjoyed her meal.

gather (集まる) [動] come together

porridge (お粥) [名] a food made from oatmeal or another meal or cereal boiled in water or milk

dish (皿) [名] a flat, round container with raised edges that is used to hold or serve food

scrambled eggs (スクランブルエッグ) [名] eggs beaten up and cooked in a frying pan

white bread (白パン) [名] bread made from flour that has had the bran removed

女性が夕食の準備ができたと呼びかけたので、彼らはテーブルの周りに集まり、ドロシーはおいしいお粥とスクランブルエッグとおいしい白パンを食べ、食事を楽しんだ。

The Lion ate some of the porridge, but did not care for it, saying it was made from oats and oats were food for horses, not for lions.

oats (オート麦) [名] a cereal plant

ライオンはお粥を少し食べたが、それはオート麦から作られていて、オート麦はライオンではなく馬の食べ物だと言って、気にしなかった。

The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman ate nothing at all.

かかしとブリキの木こりは何も食べなかった。

Toto ate a little of everything, and was glad to get a good supper again.

everything (全部) [名] all the things

be glad (うれしい) [動] feeling or showing pleasure or contentment

トトは全部を少しずつ食べ、またおいしい夕食をとれてうれしかった。

The woman now gave Dorothy a bed to sleep in, and Toto lay down beside her, while the Lion guarded the door of her room so she might not be disturbed.

guard (守る) [動] watch over in order to protect or control

女性はドロシーに寝るベッドを与え、トトは彼女の横に横になり、ライオンは彼女の部屋のドアを守って彼女が邪魔されないようにした。

The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman stood up in a corner and kept quiet all night, although of course they could not sleep.

keep quiet (静かにする) [動] be silent or make no noise

all night (一晩中) [副] for the whole night

かかしとブリキの木こりは隅に立って、もちろん眠ることはできなかったが、一晩中静かにしていた。

The next morning, as soon as the sun was up, they started on their way, and soon saw a beautiful green glow in the sky just before them.

the next morning (翌朝) [名] the morning of the day after the present day

the sun (日) [名] the star that the Earth revolves around

be up (昇る) [動] rise

start on one's way (出発する) [動] begin a journey

glow (輝き) [名] a light that is not very bright

翌朝、日が昇るとすぐに彼らは出発し、すぐに目の前の空に美しい緑の輝きが見えた。

“That must be the Emerald City,” said Dorothy.

「あれがエメラルドの都に違いない」とドロシーは言った。

As they walked on, the green glow became brighter and brighter, and it seemed that at last they were nearing the end of their travels.

walk on (歩き続ける) [動] continue walking

brighter (明るく) [形] giving out or reflecting much light; shining

near (近づく) [動] come close to

歩き続けると、緑の輝きはますます明るくなり、ついに旅の終わりに近づいたようだった。

Yet it was afternoon before they came to the great wall that surrounded the City.

great wall (大きな城壁) [名] a large wall

それでも、彼らが都を囲む大きな城壁にたどり着いたのは午後だった。

It was high, and thick, and of a bright green color.

high (高い) [形] of great vertical extent

それは高く、厚く、明るい緑色だった。

In front of them, and at the end of the road of yellow brick, was a big gate, all studded with emeralds that glittered so in the sun that even the painted eyes of the Scarecrow were dazzled by their brilliancy.

in front of (前方) [前] in the space directly ahead of

at the end of (終わり) [前] at the final point of

big gate (大きな門) [名] a large door that swings open and shut

glitter (輝く) [動] shine brightly

dazzle (目がくらむ) [動] to be overwhelmed by something

brilliancy (輝き) [名] the quality of being bright

彼らの前方、黄色いレンガの道の終わりには、大きな門があり、エメラルドがちりばめられていて、太陽の下でキラキラと輝いていたので、かかしの描かれた目でさえその輝きに目がくらんだ。

There was a bell beside the gate, and Dorothy pushed the button and heard a silvery tinkle sound within.

button (ボタン) [名] a small round object that is sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it or as an ornament

silvery (銀色の) [形] having a color or luster like that of silver

tinkle (音) [名] a light, clear ringing sound, as of a small bell

門の横にベルがあり、ドロシーがボタンを押すと、中に銀色の音が鳴った。

Then the big gate swung slowly open, and they all passed through and found themselves in a high arched room, the walls of which glistened with countless emeralds.

swing (開く) [動] move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side

find oneself (いる) [動] be in a particular place or situation

arched (アーチ型の) [形] having the form of an arch

すると大きな門がゆっくりと開き、みんなが通り抜けると、アーチ型の高い部屋にいて、壁には無数のエメラルドが輝いていた。

Before them stood a little man about the same size as the Munchkins.

about (くらい) [前] approximately

彼らの前にはマンチキンと同じくらいの大きさの小さな男が立っていた。

He was clothed all in green, from his head to his feet, and even his skin was of a greenish tint.

clothe (着る) [動] put clothes on

skin (肌) [名] the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal

greenish (緑がかった) [形] somewhat green

彼は頭から足まで緑色の服を着ていて、肌も緑がかっていた。

At his side was a large green box.

at one's side (横に) [副] next to someone

box (箱) [名] a container with a flat base and sides, typically with a lid

彼の横には大きな緑の箱があった。

When he saw Dorothy and her companions the man asked,

ドロシーとその仲間たちを見ると、男は尋ねた。

“What do you wish in the Emerald City?”

「エメラルドの都で何を望むのか?」

“We came here to see the Great Oz,” said Dorothy.

「偉大なオズに会いに来た」とドロシーは言った。

The man was so surprised at this answer that he sat down to think it over.

be surprised at (驚く) [動] feel or show surprise

男はこの答えにとても驚いて、座って考え直した。

“It has been many years since anyone asked me to see Oz,” he said, shaking his head in perplexity.

perplexity (困惑) [名] the state of being puzzled or confused

「誰かがオズに会いたいと私に頼んでから何年も経つ」と彼は困惑して首を横に振った。

“He is powerful and terrible, and if you come on an idle or foolish errand to bother the wise reflections of the Great Wizard, he might be angry and destroy you all in an instant.”

idle (怠惰な) [形] avoiding work or effort

foolish (愚かな) [形] lacking good sense or judgment

errand (用事) [名] a short journey undertaken to deliver or collect something

bother (邪魔する) [動] give trouble to

wise (賢い) [形] having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment

reflection (考え) [名] a result of meditation; a thought or opinion

destroy (滅ぼす) [動] cause the destruction of

「彼は強力で恐ろしく、もしあなたが偉大な魔法使いの賢い考えを邪魔するために怠惰で愚かな用事で来たら、彼は怒ってあなたたちをすぐに滅ぼすかもしれない。」

“But it is not a foolish errand, nor an idle one,” replied the Scarecrow;

「しかし、それは愚かな用事でも怠惰な用事でもない」とカカシは答えた。

“it is important.

「それは重要だ。

And we have been told that Oz is a good Wizard.”

そして、オズは良い魔法使いだと聞いている。」

“So he is,” said the green man, “and he rules the Emerald City wisely and well.

rule (治める) [動] exercise authority or power over

wisely (賢く) [副] in a wise manner

「そう、彼は良い魔法使いだ」と緑の男は言った。「そして彼はエメラルドの都を賢く上手に治めている。

But to those who are not honest, or who approach him from curiosity, he is most terrible, and few have ever dared ask to see his face.

honest (正直な) [形] truthful and sincere

しかし、正直でない人や好奇心から彼に近づく人にとって、彼は最も恐ろしく、彼の顔を見たいとあえて頼む人はほとんどいない。

I am the Guardian of the Gate, and since you demand to see the Great Oz I must take you to his Palace.

Guardian of the Gate (門の番人) [名] the person who guards the gate

私は門の番人であり、あなた方が偉大なオズに会いたいと言うので、私はあなた方を彼の宮殿に連れて行かなければならない。

But first you must put on the spectacles.”

put on (かける) [動] place on one's body

spectacle (眼鏡) [名] a device consisting of two lenses and a frame held by a bridge over the nose and temples that is used to correct vision or protect the eyes

しかし、まずあなた方は眼鏡をかけなければならない。」

“Why?” asked Dorothy.

「なぜ?」とドロシーは尋ねた。

“Because if you did not wear spectacles the brightness and glory of the Emerald City would blind you.

brightness (輝き) [名] the state or quality of being bright

glory (栄光) [名] high renown or honor won by notable achievements

blind (目がくらむ) [動] make unable to see

「なぜなら、もし眼鏡をかけなければ、エメラルドの都の輝きと栄光で目がくらんでしまうからだ。

Even those who live in the City must wear spectacles night and day.

those (人々) [名] the people or things previously mentioned

spectacles (眼鏡) [名] a pair of lenses in a frame that are held in front of a person's eyes by a bridge over the nose and arms which rest over or behind the ears, used to correct or assist vision

都に住んでいる人々でさえ、夜も昼も眼鏡をかけなければならない。

They are all locked on, for Oz so ordered it when the City was first built, and I have the only key that will unlock them.”

key (鍵) [名] a small piece of shaped metal with incisions cut to fit the wards of a particular lock

unlock (開ける) [動] release the lock of

眼鏡はみんな鍵がかかっている、なぜなら都が最初に建てられた時、オズがそう命じたからだ、そして私だけがそれを開ける鍵を持っている。」

He opened the big box, and Dorothy saw that it was filled with spectacles of every size and shape.

every (あらゆる) [形] each and all of a group or class

彼は大きな箱を開け、ドロシーはそれがあらゆる大きさと形の眼鏡でいっぱいなのを見た。

All of them had green glasses in them.

all of (どれも) [代] the whole of

glass (ガラス) [名] a hard and brittle substance consisting of a mixture of silicates and other compounds

どれも緑色のガラスが入っていた。

The Guardian of the Gate found a pair that would just fit Dorothy and put them over her eyes.

Guardian of the Gate (門番) [名] a person who guards a gate

pair (一組) [名] two things of the same type that are used together

門番はドロシーにちょうど合う眼鏡を見つけて、彼女の目にかけさせた。

There were two golden bands fastened to them that passed around the back of her head, where they were locked together by a little key that was at the end of a chain the Guardian of the Gate wore around his neck.

band (バンド) [名] a thin, flat, flexible strip or loop of material

back (後ろ) [名] the part of the body of a person or animal that is opposite or farthest from the front

chain (鎖) [名] a series of connected metal links

眼鏡には二本の金のバンドがついていて、ドロシーの後頭部に回り、そこで門番が首に巻いた鎖の先にある小さな鍵で閉じられた。

When they were on, Dorothy could not take them off had she wished, but of course she did not want to be blinded by the glare of the Emerald City, so she said nothing.

when (すると) [接] at or during the time that

on (かける) [動] put on

take off (外す) [動] remove

be blinded (目が見えなくなる) [動] lose one's sight

glare (まぶしさ) [名] a bright light, especially one that shines directly into your eyes

say nothing (何も言わない) [動] remain silent

眼鏡をかけると、ドロシーは望んでも外すことができなかったが、もちろんエメラルドの都のまぶしさで目が見えなくなるのは嫌だったので、何も言わなかった。

Then the green man fitted spectacles for the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman and the Lion, and even on little Toto;

green man (緑の男) [名] a man who is green

それから緑の男はかかしとブリキの木こりとライオン、そして小さなトトにも眼鏡を合わせた。

and all were locked fast with the key.

そしてみんな鍵で閉じられた。

Then the Guardian of the Gate put on his own glasses and told them he was ready to show them to the Palace.

glass (眼鏡) [名] a device consisting of two or more lenses in a frame that holds them in front of a person's eyes, typically used to correct vision

show (案内する) [動] to guide or direct

それから門番は自分の眼鏡をかけ、宮殿に案内する準備ができたと言った。

Taking a big golden key from a peg on the wall he opened another gate, and they all followed him through the portal into the streets of the Emerald City.

portal (門) [名] a doorway, gate, or other entrance, especially a large and impressive one

street (通り) [名] a road in a city, town, or village, typically with houses and buildings on one or both sides

壁の釘から大きな金の鍵を取って、彼は別の門を開け、みんな彼について門をくぐり、エメラルドの都の通りに入った。

11: THE WONDERFUL EMERALD CITY OF OZ

11 (11) [他] the number 11

11章オズの素晴らしいエメラルドの都

Even with eyes protected by the green spectacles, Dorothy and her friends were at first dazzled by the brilliancy of the wonderful City.

even with (でさえ) [副] in spite of

緑の眼鏡で目を守っていても、ドロシーとその仲間たちは、最初は素晴らしい都の輝きに目がくらんだ。

The streets were lined with beautiful houses all built of green marble and studded everywhere with sparkling emeralds.

line (並ぶ) [動] be arranged in or form a line

marble (大理石) [名] a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, usually calcite or dolomite

stud (ちりばめる) [動] decorate with studs or other small objects

通りには緑の大理石で造られ、至る所に輝くエメラルドがちりばめられた美しい家が並んでいた。

They walked over a pavement of the same green marble, and where the blocks were joined together were rows of emeralds, set closely, and glittering in the brightness of the sun.

walk over (歩く) [動] move at regular paces by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once

pavement (歩道) [名] a raised path for pedestrians

join (つながる) [動] connect or fasten together

row (列) [名] a series of things arranged in a straight line

set (並ぶ) [動] put, lay, or stand (something) in a specified place or position

glitter (きらめく) [動] shine or sparkle brightly

彼らは同じ緑の大理石の歩道を歩き、ブロックがつながっているところはエメラルドの列が密集して並び、太陽の光にきらめいていた。

The window panes were of green glass;

window pane (窓ガラス) [名] a sheet of glass in a window

窓ガラスは緑色で、

even the sky above the City had a green tint, and the rays of the sun were green.

above (上の) [前] in or to a higher place or position

tint (色合い) [名] a shade or variety of a color

ray (光) [名] a line or narrow beam of light

都の上の空でさえ緑がかった色合いで、太陽の光も緑色だった。

There were many people, men, women and children, walking about, and these were all dressed in green clothes and had greenish skins.

たくさんの人々、男性、女性、子供たちが歩き回っていて、みんな緑の服を着て、肌が緑がかっていた。

They looked at Dorothy and her strangely assorted company with wondering eyes, and the children all ran away and hid behind their mothers when they saw the Lion; but no one spoke to them.

hide (隠れる) [動] be or go out of sight

mother (母親) [名] a woman in relation to a child or children to whom she has given birth

彼らはドロシーとその奇妙な仲間たちを不思議そうな目で眺め、子供たちはライオンを見るとみんな逃げ出して母親の後ろに隠れたが、誰も彼らに話しかけなかった。

Many shops stood in the street, and Dorothy saw that everything in them was green.

stand (並ぶ) [動] be in a position in which you put your weight on your feet but not on your knees

通りにはたくさんの店が並んでいて、ドロシーはその中のすべてが緑色なのを見た。

Green candy and green pop-corn were offered for sale, as well as green shoes, green hats and green clothes of all sorts.

candy (キャンディ) [名] a sweet food made from sugar or chocolate

pop-corn (ポップコーン) [名] a snack food made from corn kernels that have been popped

offer (売られる) [動] present for sale

sale (販売) [名] the exchange of goods or services for money

緑のキャンディや緑のポップコーン、緑の靴、緑の帽子、あらゆる種類の緑の服が売られていた。

At one place a man was selling green lemonade, and when the children bought it Dorothy could see that they paid for it with green pennies.

one place (ある場所) [名] a particular location

green lemonade (緑のレモネード) [名] a drink made from lemons, limes, or other citrus fruits, sugar, and water

buy (買う) [動] obtain in exchange for payment

pay (支払う) [動] give (someone) money that is owed or due

green penny (緑のペニー) [名] a one-cent coin of the United States

ある場所では男性が緑のレモネードを売っていて、子供たちがそれを買ったとき、ドロシーは彼らが緑のペニーで支払うのを見ることができた。

There seemed to be no horses nor animals of any kind;

馬も動物もいないようだ。

the men carried things around in little green carts, which they pushed before them.

cart (荷車) [名] a small vehicle with two wheels that is pulled or pushed by a person or animal

男たちは小さな緑の荷車に物を乗せて運び、それを前方に押していた。

Everyone seemed happy and contented and prosperous.

contented (満足し) [形] in a state of peaceful happiness

prosperous (豊か) [形] having a great deal of money, possessions, or other material goods

誰もが幸せで満足し、豊かそうだった。

The Guardian of the Gate led them through the streets until they came to a big building, exactly in the middle of the City, which was the Palace of Oz, the Great Wizard.

lead (案内する) [動] show the way to someone by going in front of or beside them

city (街) [名] a large town defined by a charter, with its own local government, and typically a cathedral

門番は彼らを通り抜けて、街の真ん中にある大きな建物にたどり着くまで案内した。それは偉大な魔法使いオズの宮殿だった。

There was a soldier before the door, dressed in a green uniform and wearing a long green beard.

soldier (兵士) [名] a person who serves in an army

uniform (制服) [名] a distinctive outfit worn by members of a particular group

ドアの前には緑の制服を着て長い緑の髭を生やした兵士がいた。

“Here are strangers,” said the Guardian of the Gate to him, “and they demand to see the Great Oz.”

stranger (見知らぬ人) [名] a person whom one does not know

demand (言う) [動] ask for with authority; insist on having

「ここに見知らぬ人がいます」と門番は彼に言った。「そして彼らは偉大なオズに会いたいと言っています。」

“Step inside,” answered the soldier, “and I will carry your message to him.”

step inside (中に入る) [動] go into a place

message (メッセージ) [名] a communication that is sent from one person to another

「中に入ってください」と兵士は答えた。「そして私は彼にあなたのメッセージを届けます。」

So they passed through the Palace gates and were led into a big room with a green carpet and lovely green furniture set with emeralds.

lead into (案内される) [動] take someone to a place

lovely (素敵な) [形] very beautiful or attractive

furniture (家具) [名] the movable, generally functional, articles that equip a room, house, or other area

それで彼らは宮殿の門を通り抜け、緑のカーペットとエメラルドがはめ込まれた素敵な緑の家具がある大きな部屋に案内された。

The soldier made them all wipe their feet upon a green mat before entering this room, and when they were seated he said, politely,

seat (着席する) [動] sit down

兵士は彼ら全員にこの部屋に入る前に緑のマットで足を拭かせ、彼らが着席すると丁寧に言った。

“Please make yourselves comfortable while I go to the door of the Throne Room and tell Oz you are here.”

make oneself comfortable (くつろぐ) [動] relax

「私が玉座の間の扉に行って、オズにあなたがここにいると伝えるまで、どうぞごゆっくりしてください。」

They had to wait a long time before the soldier returned.

have to (~しなければならない) [助] be obliged to; must

long time (長い時間) [名] a period of time that seems to extend beyond the usual or expected duration

彼らは兵士が戻るまで長い時間待たなければならなかった。

When, at last, he came back, Dorothy asked,

come back (戻ってくる) [動] return to a place

やっと彼が戻ってきた時、ドロシーは尋ねた。

“Have you seen Oz?”

「オズに会えた?」

“Oh, no;” returned the soldier;

「ああ、いいえ」と兵士は答えた。

“I have never seen him.

have never (一度もない) [助] not ever; on no occasion; at no time in the past or future

「彼に会ったことはない。

But I spoke to him as he sat behind his screen, and gave him your message.

screen (スクリーン) [名] a device on which images or data are displayed

でも、彼がスクリーンの後ろに座っている時に話しかけて、あなたのメッセージを渡した。

He says he will grant you an audience, if you so desire;

grant (許す) [動] allow or give

audience (謁見) [名] a formal meeting with a king or queen

彼は、もしあなたが望むなら、あなたに謁見を許すと言っている。

but each one of you must enter his presence alone, and he will admit but one each day.

each one (一人ずつ) [名] every individual

enter (現れる) [動] come or go into

admit (認める) [動] allow to enter; allow to participate

でも、あなた方は一人ずつ彼の前に現れなければならず、彼は一日一人しか認めない。

Therefore, as you must remain in the Palace for several days,

several days (数日) [名] a period of time that is more than two days but less than a week

だから、あなた方は数日宮殿に残らなければならない。

I will have you shown to rooms where you may rest in comfort after your journey.”

have (させる) [動] cause or allow someone to do something

shown (案内する) [動] direct or guide someone or something to a destination

旅の疲れを癒すために、部屋に案内させよう。」

“Thank you,” replied the girl;

「ありがとう」と少女は答えた。

“that is very kind of Oz.”

「オズはとても親切ね。」

The soldier now blew upon a green whistle, and at once a young girl, dressed in a pretty green silk gown, entered the room.

blow (吹く) [動] to move or be moved by the wind

whistle (笛) [名] a device in which air or steam is forced through a small opening to produce a shrill sound

young girl (少女) [名] a young female human being

兵士は緑の笛を吹くと、すぐにきれいな緑の絹のドレスを着た少女が部屋に入ってきた。

She had lovely green hair and green eyes, and she bowed low before Dorothy as she said,

彼女は美しい緑の髪と緑の目をしていた。そしてドロシーの前で深くお辞儀をしながら言った。

“Follow me and I will show you your room.”

show (ご案内します) [動] guide someone to a place

「私についてきてください。お部屋にご案内します。」

So Dorothy said good-bye to all her friends except Toto, and taking the dog in her arms followed the green girl through seven passages and up three flights of stairs until they came to a room at the front of the Palace.

say good-bye (別れを告げる) [動] say farewell

through (通り抜ける) [前] from one end or side to the other

up (上る) [前] to a higher place

そこでドロシーはトトを除くすべての友達に別れを告げ、犬を抱いて緑の少女について七つの通路を通り抜け、三つの階段を上って宮殿の正面にある部屋にたどり着いた。

It was the sweetest little room in the world, with a soft, comfortable bed that had sheets of green silk and a green velvet counterpane.

the sweetest (一番素敵な) [形] the most pleasant or attractive

comfortable (快適な) [形] providing physical ease and relaxation

silk (絹) [名] a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms and used to make textiles and clothing

counterpane (ベッドカバー) [名] a bedspread

それは世界で一番素敵な小さな部屋で、緑の絹のシーツと緑のビロードのベッドカバーをかけた柔らかく快適なベッドがあった。

There was a tiny fountain in the middle of the room, that shot a spray of green perfume into the air, to fall back into a beautifully carved green marble basin.

fountain (噴水) [名] an artificial jet or stream of water made to spout for decorative or cooling purposes

perfume (香水) [名] a liquid solution of fragrant oils or aroma compounds, fixatives and solvents, used to give the human body, animals, food, objects, and living-spaces an agreeable scent

fall back (落ちる) [動] move or cause to move to a lower position

beautifully (美しく) [副] in a way that is pleasing to the eye or the ear

carve (彫る) [動] cut (something) out of a hard material

basin (水盤) [名] a large bowl-shaped container that holds water

部屋の真ん中には小さな噴水があり、緑の香水を空中に吹き上げ、美しく彫られた緑の大理石の水盤に落ちていた。

Beautiful green flowers stood in the windows, and there was a shelf with a row of little green books.

stand (飾られる) [動] be in a place or position

book (本) [名] a written or printed work consisting of pages bound together between two covers

窓には美しい緑の花が飾られ、棚には小さな緑の本が並んでいた。

When Dorothy had time to open these books she found them full of queer green pictures that made her laugh, they were so funny.

have time (暇がある) [動] be not busy

full of (いっぱい) [形] having a lot of something

queer (おかしな) [形] strange; odd

picture (絵) [名] a representation of a person, animal, or thing in a painting, drawing, photograph, etc.

ドロシーが暇な時にその本を開いてみると、おかしな緑の絵がいっぱいで、とても面白くて笑ってしまった。

In a wardrobe were many green dresses, made of silk and satin and velvet;

wardrobe (衣装だんす) [名] a tall cupboard with shelves and drawers for storing clothes

satin (サテン) [名] a smooth, glossy fabric, usually of silk, produced by a weave in which the warp threads predominate on the surface

velvet (ビロード) [名] a closely woven fabric with a thick short pile on one side

衣装だんすには絹やサテンやビロードでできた緑のドレスがたくさんあった。

and all of them fitted Dorothy exactly.

exactly (ぴったり) [副] in a precise manner

そしてどれもドロシーにぴったりだった。

“Make yourself perfectly at home,” said the green girl, “and if you wish for anything ring the bell.

make oneself at home (くつろぐ) [動] to relax and feel comfortable in a place that is not your own

ring (鳴らす) [動] to make a clear resonant sound

「どうぞご自由に」と緑の少女は言った。「何かご希望があればベルを鳴らしてください。

Oz will send for you to-morrow morning.”

send for (呼び出す) [動] to ask someone to come to you

tomorrow (明日) [名] the day after today

オズは明日の朝あなたをお呼びになるでしょう。」

She left Dorothy alone and went back to the others.

彼女はドロシーを一人残して他の人のところへ戻っていった。

These she also led to rooms, and each one of them found himself lodged in a very pleasant part of the Palace.

lodge (宿泊する) [動] be temporarily accommodated

彼女は彼らも部屋に案内し、それぞれが宮殿のとても快適な場所に宿泊していることに気づいた。

Of course this politeness was wasted on the Scarecrow; for when he found himself alone in his room he stood stupidly in one spot, just within the doorway, to wait till morning.

politeness (礼儀正しさ) [名] the quality or state of being polite

be wasted on (ムダになる) [動] be used or expended ineffectively or to no purpose

find oneself (一人きりになる) [動] become aware of one's own situation

stupidly (ただ) [副] in a foolish manner

spot (一点) [名] a particular place or location

もちろんこの礼儀正しさはかかしにはムダだった。というのも、彼は部屋に一人きりになると、朝まで待つために、ただ戸口のすぐ内側の一点に立っていただけだったからだ。

It would not rest him to lie down, and he could not close his eyes;

横になっても休めないし、目を閉じることもできない。

so he remained all night staring at a little spider which was weaving its web in a corner of the room, just as if it were not one of the most wonderful rooms in the world.

stare (見つめる) [動] look fixedly or intently

spider (蜘蛛) [名] an eight-legged predatory arachnid with an unsegmented body consisting of a cephalothorax and an abdomen

weave (張る) [動] form by interlacing strands

web (巣) [名] a structure of fine silken thread constructed by a spider to catch its prey

だから彼は、まるでそこが世界で最も素晴らしい部屋の一つではないかのように、部屋の隅で巣を張っている小さな蜘蛛を見つめながら一晩中過ごした。

The Tin Woodman lay down on his bed from force of habit, for he remembered when he was made of flesh;

force of habit (習慣) [名] the tendency to do something repeatedly

ブリキの木こりは、肉でできていた頃のことを覚えていたので、習慣でベッドに横になった。

but not being able to sleep, he passed the night moving his joints up and down to make sure they kept in good working order.

be able to (できる) [助] have the ability to

up and down (上下) [副] in an alternating upward and downward direction

make sure (確かめる) [動] be certain about something

good working order (正常に動く) [名] in good condition and functioning properly

しかし眠れなかったので、彼は関節が正常に動くように、関節を上下させながら夜を過ごした。

The Lion would have preferred a bed of dried leaves in the forest, and did not like being shut up in a room;

shut up (閉じ込める) [動] confine or enclose

ライオンは森の中の枯れ葉のベッドを好むだろうし、部屋に閉じ込められるのは好きではなかった。

but he had too much sense to let this worry him, so he sprang upon the bed and rolled himself up like a cat and purred himself asleep in a minute.

too much (あまりにも) [副] more than is needed or wanted

sense (分別) [名] the ability to think and behave in a reasonable way

roll up (丸まる) [動] curl up

cat (猫) [名] a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws

purr (眠り込む) [動] make a low continuous vibratory sound

minute (すぐに) [名] a unit of time equal to 60 seconds

しかし、彼はこれを心配するにはあまりにも分別があったので、ベッドに飛び乗って猫のように丸まり、すぐに眠り込んでしまった。

The next morning, after breakfast, the green maiden came to fetch Dorothy, and she dressed her in one of the prettiest gowns—made of green brocaded satin.

after breakfast (朝食後) [名] the first meal of the day

come to fetch (迎えに来る) [動] come to get someone or something

dress (着せる) [動] put clothes on someone

one of the prettiest (最もきれいな) [名] one of the most beautiful

make of (でできた) [動] be made of

green brocaded satin (緑の錦織サテン) [名] a type of fabric

翌朝、朝食後、緑の乙女がドロシーを迎えに来て、彼女に緑の錦織サテンでできた最もきれいなドレスを着せた。

Dorothy put on a green silk apron and tied a green ribbon around Toto’s neck, and they started for the Throne Room of the Great Oz.

put on (着る) [動] to put clothes on oneself

silk (絹の) [形] made of silk

ribbon (リボン) [名] a narrow strip of fabric, used especially for decoration

start (向かう) [動] to go to a place

ドロシーは緑の絹のエプロンを着て、トトの首に緑のリボンを結び、彼らは偉大なオズの玉座の間に向かった。

First they came to a great hall in which were many ladies and gentlemen of the court, all dressed in rich costumes.

great hall (大広間) [名] a large room in a castle or palace

lady (淑女) [名] a woman who is well-mannered and graceful

gentleman (紳士) [名] a man who is well-mannered and courteous

court (宮廷) [名] the residence of a sovereign or other high-ranking person

costume (衣装) [名] a set of clothes that are worn together to create a character

まず彼らは、宮廷の多くの紳士淑女が豪華な衣装を着て集まっている大広間にやってきた。

These people had nothing to do but talk to each other, but they always came to wait outside the Throne Room every morning, although they were never permitted to see Oz.

each other (お互い) [代] one another

outside (外) [名] the external part of something

every morning (毎朝) [名] the time of day from sunrise to noon

これらの人々はお互いに話すこと以外何もすることがなかったが、彼らはオズに会うことを許されることはなかったが、いつも玉座の間の外で待つために来ていた。

As Dorothy entered they looked at her curiously, and one of them whispered,

as (~すると) [接] at the same time that; while

curiously (好奇心をもって) [副] in a curious manner

ドロシーが入ると、彼らは好奇心をもって彼女を見つめ、そのうちの一人がささやいた。

“Are you really going to look upon the face of Oz the Terrible?”

look upon (見る) [動] to view or regard

「本当に恐ろしいオズの顔を見るつもりなの?」

“Of course,” answered the girl, “if he will see me.”

will (だろう) [助] expressing the future tense

「もちろん」と少女は答えた、「もし彼が私に会ってくれるなら。」

“Oh, he will see you,” said the soldier who had taken her message to the Wizard, “although he does not like to have people ask to see him.

「ああ、彼はあなたに会うでしょう」と魔法使いに彼女のメッセージを届けた兵士は言った、「彼は人々が彼に会うことを求めるのを好まないけれど。

Indeed, at first he was angry, and said I should send you back where you came from.

where you came from (元来た場所) [名] the place you came from

実際、最初は彼は怒っていて、あなたを元来た場所に送り返すべきだと言っていました。

Then he asked me what you looked like, and when I mentioned your silver shoes he was very much interested.

mention (言及する) [動] refer to briefly

be interested in (興味を持つ) [動] want to know or learn about something or someone

それから彼はあなたがどんな様子だったか私に尋ね、私があなたの銀の靴に言及した時、彼はとても興味を持ちました。

At last I told him about the mark upon your forehead, and he decided he would admit you to his presence.”

mark (印) [名] a visible sign

最後に私はあなたの額の印について彼に話しました、そして彼はあなたを彼の面前に認めることに決めました。」

Just then a bell rang, and the green girl said to Dorothy,

bell (ベル) [名] a hollow metal object that makes a ringing sound when struck

ring (鳴る) [動] make a clear resonant sound

ちょうどその時ベルが鳴り、緑の少女はドロシーに言った。

“That is the signal.

signal (合図) [名] a gesture, action, or sound that is used to give information or instructions

「それは合図です。

You must go into the Throne Room alone.”

go into (入る) [動] move or travel into

あなたは玉座の間に一人で入らなければなりません。」

She opened a little door and Dorothy walked boldly through and found herself in a wonderful place.

boldly (勇敢に) [副] in a confident and courageous manner

彼女は小さなドアを開け、ドロシーは勇敢に歩いて通り抜け、素晴らしい場所にいることに気づいた。

It was a big, round room with a high arched roof, and the walls and ceiling and floor were covered with large emeralds set closely together.

ceiling (天井) [名] the upper interior surface of a room or other similar compartment

それはアーチ型の高い天井のある大きくて丸い部屋で、壁と天井と床はぎっしりと並んだ大きなエメラルドで覆われていた。

In the center of the roof was a great light, as bright as the sun, which made the emeralds sparkle in a wonderful manner.

天井の中央には太陽のように明るい大きな光があり、エメラルドを素晴らしい方法で輝かせていた。

But what interested Dorothy most was the big throne of green marble that stood in the middle of the room.

throne (玉座) [名] the seat of a king, queen, or other sovereign

stand (置かれる) [動] be in a specified state or condition

しかしドロシーが最も興味を持ったのは、部屋の真ん中に置かれた緑の大理石の大きな玉座だった。

It was shaped like a chair and sparkled with gems, as did everything else.

gem (宝石) [名] a precious or semiprecious stone, especially one cut, polished, and used in a piece of jewelry

それは椅子のような形をしていて、他のすべてのものと同様に宝石で輝いていた。

In the center of the chair was an enormous Head, without a body to support it or any arms or legs whatever.

enormous (巨大な) [形] extremely large

support (支える) [動] give assistance to, especially financially

椅子の真ん中には巨大な頭があり、それを支える体も腕も脚も何もなかった。

There was no hair upon this head, but it had eyes and nose and mouth, and was bigger than the head of the biggest giant.

giant (巨人) [名] a person of very great stature

この頭には髪の毛はなかったが、目と鼻と口があり、最大の巨人の頭よりも大きかった。

As Dorothy gazed upon this in wonder and fear, the eyes turned slowly and looked at her sharply and steadily.

fear (恐怖) [名] an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat

steadily (じっと) [副] in a steady manner

ドロシーが驚きと恐怖でこれを見つめていると、目がゆっくりと動き、鋭くじっと彼女を見つめた。

Then the mouth moved, and Dorothy heard a voice say:

それから口が動き、ドロシーは声が言うのを聞いた。

“I am Oz, the Great and Terrible.

「私はオズ、偉大で恐ろしい存在だ。

Who are you, and why do you seek me?”

seek (探す) [動] try to find or obtain

あなたは誰で、なぜ私を探すのか?」

It was not such an awful voice as she had expected to come from the big Head;

awful (ひどい) [形] very bad or unpleasant

それは彼女が大きな頭から出てくると予想していたようなひどい声ではなかった。

so she took courage and answered,

take courage (勇気を出す) [動] to become brave

だから彼女は勇気を出して答えた。

“I am Dorothy, the Small and Meek.

Meek (おとなしい) [形] quiet and gentle

「私はドロシー、小さくておとなしい存在です。

I have come to you for help.”

助けを求めに参りました」

The eyes looked at her thoughtfully for a full minute.

full minute (一分間) [名] a period of time equal to sixty seconds

目は彼女をじっと一分間見つめた。

Then said the voice:

そして声が言った。

“Where did you get the silver shoes?”

get (手に入れた) [動] come to have possession of

「銀の靴はどこで手に入れた?」

“I got them from the Wicked Witch of the East, when my house fell on her and killed her,” she replied.

fall on (落ちる) [動] move or come down freely under the influence of gravity

「東の悪い魔女から手に入れました。私の家が彼女の上に落ちて彼女を殺した時に」と彼女は答えた。

“Where did you get the mark upon your forehead?”

get (つける) [動] receive, obtain, or acquire

「額の印はどこでつけた?」

continued the voice.

と声は続けた。

“That is where the Good Witch of the North kissed me when she bade me good-bye and sent me to you,” said the girl.

Good Witch of the North (北の良い魔女) [名] a character in the story

kiss (キスする) [動] touch with the lips as a sign of love, affection, greeting, or reverence

say goodbye (別れを告げる) [動] express a farewell

「北の良い魔女が私に別れを告げてあなたに送り出す時にキスしたところです」と少女は言った。

Again the eyes looked at her sharply, and they saw she was telling the truth.

truth (真実) [名] the true or actual state of a matter

再び目が彼女を鋭く見つめ、彼女が真実を語っているのを見た。

Then Oz asked,

それからオズは尋ねた。

“What do you wish me to do?”

「私に何を望むのか?」

“Send me back to Kansas, where my Aunt Em and Uncle Henry are,” she answered earnestly.

「私をエムおばさんとヘンリーおじさんのいるカンザスへ送り返してください」と彼女は真剣に答えた。

“I don’t like your country, although it is so beautiful.

「あなたの国はとても美しいですが、私は好きではありません。

And I am sure Aunt Em will be dreadfully worried over my being away so long.”

be dreadfully worried (とても心配している) [動] be very worried

over (について) [前] on the subject of; concerning

そしてエムおばさんは私がこんなに長くいなくてとても心配しているでしょう。」

The eyes winked three times, and then they turned up to the ceiling and down to the floor and rolled around so queerly that they seemed to see every part of the room.

turn up (見上げる) [動] direct or move upward

down (見下ろす) [副] from a higher to a lower position

roll around (ぐるぐる回る) [動] move or cause to move in a circular direction

queerly (奇妙に) [副] in a strange or unusual way

目は三回瞬き、それから天井を見上げ、床を見下ろし、部屋のあらゆる部分を見ているように奇妙にぐるぐる回った。

And at last they looked at Dorothy again.

そしてついに再びドロシーを見た。

“Why should I do this for you?” asked Oz.

「なぜ私があなたのためにそうしなければならないのですか?」とオズは尋ねた。

“Because you are strong and I am weak;

weak (弱い) [形] lacking the power to perform well or to withstand

「あなたは強く、私は弱いから。

because you are a Great Wizard and I am only a helpless little girl,” she answered.

あなたは偉大な魔法使いで、私はただの無力な少女だから」と彼女は答えた。

“But you were strong enough to kill the Wicked Witch of the East,” said Oz.

「しかし、あなたは東の悪い魔女を殺すほど強かった」とオズは言った。

“That just happened,” returned Dorothy, simply;

just (ただ) [副] only; simply

「それはただの偶然でした」とドロシーは単純に答えた。

“I could not help it.”

could not help (仕方なかった) [動] be unable to prevent or avoid

「仕方なかったんです」

“Well,” said the Head, “I will give you my answer.

「さて」と頭は言った、「答えをあげよう。

You have no right to expect me to send you back to Kansas unless you do something for me in return.

have no right (権利がない) [動] not be allowed to do something

unless (〜ない限り) [接] except if; if not

do something (何かをする) [動] perform an action

in return (お返しに) [副] as a return for something

あなたは私に何かをしてくれない限り、私があなたをカンザスへ送り返すことを期待する権利はない。

In this country everyone must pay for everything he gets.

この国では誰もが得るものすべてに対して支払わなければならない。

If you wish me to use my magic power to send you home again you must do something for me first.

magic (魔法) [名] the power of apparently influencing the course of events by using mysterious or supernatural forces

power (力) [名] the ability or capacity to perform or act

私の魔法の力を使ってあなたを家へ送り返して欲しければ、まず私のために何かをしなければならない。

Help me and I will help you.”

私を助けてくれたら、あなたを助けよう。」

“What must I do?” asked the girl.

「何をしなければならないの?」と少女は尋ねた。

“Kill the Wicked Witch of the West,” answered Oz.

「西の悪い魔女を殺せ」とオズは答えた。

“But I cannot!” exclaimed Dorothy, greatly surprised.

greatly (大いに) [副] very much; to a great extent

「でもできないよ!」とドロシーは大いに驚いて叫んだ。

“You killed the Witch of the East and you wear the silver shoes, which bear a powerful charm.

bear (かかる) [動] carry or support

「あなたは東の魔女を殺し、強力な魔法のかかっている銀の靴を履いている。

There is now but one Wicked Witch left in all this land, and when you can tell me she is dead I will send you back to Kansas—but not before.”

There is now but one (今や一人しかいない) [名] there is only one

left (残っている) [動] remain

in all this land (この国には) [名] in this country

when you can tell me (私に告げることができたら) [名] when you can tell me

she is dead (彼女が死んだ) [名] she is dead

I will send you back (私はあなたを送り返すだろう) [名] I will send you back

to Kansas (カンザスへ) [名] to Kansas

but not before (それまではだめだ) [名] but not before

この国には今や悪い魔女が一人しか残っていない。彼女が死んだと私に告げることができたら、私はあなたをカンザスへ送り返すだろうが、それまではだめだ。」

The little girl began to weep, she was so much disappointed;

disappointed (がっかりした) [形] unhappy because something has not happened or is not as good as you hoped or expected

少女は泣き始めた。とてもがっかりしたのだ。

and the eyes winked again and looked upon her anxiously, as if the Great Oz felt that she could help him if she would.

そして目はまたウィンクして、彼女がそうする気があれば助けてくれると感じているかのように、心配そうに彼女を見た。

“I never killed anything, willingly,” she sobbed;

willingly (自ら進んで) [副] of one's own free will; voluntarily

「私は何も殺したことはありません、自ら進んでは」と彼女はすすり泣いた。

“and even if I wanted to, how could I kill the Wicked Witch?

even if (たとえ) [接] although; even though

want (したい) [動] wish or desire

「そして、私がそうしたいと思ったとしても、どうやって悪い魔女を殺せるでしょう?

If you, who are Great and Terrible, cannot kill her yourself, how do you expect me to do it?”

偉大で恐ろしいあなたでさえ彼女を殺せないのに、どうして私がそれをできると思うのですか?」

“I do not know,” said the Head;

「知らない」と頭は言った。

“but that is my answer, and until the Wicked Witch dies you will not see your uncle and aunt again.

that (それが) [代] the thing mentioned before

my (私の) [代] belonging to or connected with the speaker

the Wicked Witch (悪い魔女) [名] a character in the story

will not (できない) [助] be unwilling to

「しかしそれが私の答えだ、そして悪い魔女が死ぬまで、あなたは叔父や叔母に会うことはできない。

Remember that the Witch is Wicked—tremendously Wicked—and ought to be killed.

魔女は悪いことをする、とても悪いことをする、だから殺されるべきだということを忘れるな。

Now go, and do not ask to see me again until you have done your task.”

go (行け) [動] move from one place to another

さあ行け、そしてあなたがその仕事を終えるまで、私に会おうとするな。」

Sorrowfully Dorothy left the Throne Room and went back where the Lion and the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman were waiting to hear what Oz had said to her.

ドロシーは悲しみながら玉座の間を去り、ライオンとカカシとブリキの木こりがオズが彼女に何と言ったかを聞こうと待っているところへ戻った。

“There is no hope for me,” she said sadly, “for Oz will not send me home until I have killed the Wicked Witch of the West;

「私には希望がないよ」と彼女は悲しそうに言った。「私が西の悪い魔女を殺すまで、オズは私を家に帰してくれない。

and that I can never do.”

そして、私には絶対にできないよ。」

Her friends were sorry, but could do nothing to help her;

could do nothing (何もできなかった) [動] be unable to do anything

彼女の友達は悲しんだけれど、彼女を助けることは何もできなかった。

so she went to her own room and lay down on the bed and cried herself to sleep.

それで彼女は自分の部屋に行き、ベッドに横になって泣きながら眠った。

The next morning the soldier with the green whiskers came to the Scarecrow and said,

the next morning (次の朝) [名] the morning after the day that is now

whisker (ひげ) [名] a long projecting hair or bristle growing from the face or snout of an animal

次の朝、緑のひげの兵士がカカシのところに来て言った。

“Come with me, for Oz has sent for you.”

send for (呼ぶ) [動] summon

「私と一緒に来てください。オズがあなたを呼んでいます。」

So the Scarecrow followed him and was admitted into the great Throne Room, where he saw, sitting in the emerald throne, a most lovely Lady.

admit (通す) [動] allow to enter

Lady (女性) [名] a woman of high social position

それでカカシは彼について行き、大きな玉座の間に通された。そこで彼はエメラルドの玉座に座っているとても美しい女性を見た。

She was dressed in green silk gauze and wore upon her flowing green locks a crown of jewels.

gauze (紗) [名] a thin transparent fabric

flowing (流れるような) [形] moving or capable of moving easily and quickly

lock (髪) [名] a strand or portion of hair

jewel (宝石) [名] a precious stone used as an ornament

crown (冠) [名] a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority

彼女は緑の絹の紗をまとい、流れるような緑の髪に宝石の冠をかぶっていた。

Growing from her shoulders were wings, gorgeous in color and so light that they fluttered if the slightest breath of air reached them.

wing (翼) [名] an organ of flight

flutter (ひらひらと舞う) [動] move or fly with a light irregular or trembling motion

slightest (わずかな) [形] very small in degree; inconsiderable

breath (風) [名] the air that is taken into or expelled from the lungs

彼女の肩からは、色鮮やかで、わずかな風が吹いてもひらひらと舞うほど軽い翼が生えていた。

When the Scarecrow had bowed, as prettily as his straw stuffing would let him, before this beautiful creature, she looked upon him sweetly, and said,

stuffing (詰め物) [名] a mixture of food, herbs, and spices used to fill a cavity in a bird, fish, or vegetable

look upon (見つめる) [動] to regard or consider in a particular way

カカシがこの美しい生き物の前で、わらの詰め物が許す限りきれいにお辞儀をすると、彼女は彼を優しく見つめて言った。

“I am Oz, the Great and Terrible.

「私はオズ、偉大で恐ろしいオズだ。

Who are you, and why do you seek me?”

あなたは誰で、なぜ私を探しているのか?」

Now the Scarecrow, who had expected to see the great Head Dorothy had told him of, was much astonished;

ドロシーが話していた大きな頭を見ることになるだろうと期待していたカカシは、とても驚いた。

but he answered her bravely.

しかし彼は勇敢に答えた。

“I am only a Scarecrow, stuffed with straw.

「私はただのカカシで、わらが詰まっています。

Therefore I have no brains, and I come to you praying that you will put brains in my head instead of straw, so that I may become as much a man as any other in your dominions.”

pray (お願いする) [動] address a solemn request or expression of thanks to a deity or other object of worship

dominion (支配) [名] sovereignty; control

だから脳みそがなくて、あなたの支配下にある他の人と同じように人間になれるように、わらの代わりに脳みそを入れてくれるようにお願いに来たのです。」

“Why should I do this for you?” asked the Lady.

「なぜあなたのためにそんなことをしなければならないの?」と女性は尋ねた。

“Because you are wise and powerful, and no one else can help me,” answered the Scarecrow.

else (他に) [副] other than the one or ones mentioned

「あなたは賢くて力があり、私を助けてくれる人は他にいないからです」とカカシは答えた。

“I never grant favors without some return,” said Oz;

grant (与える) [動] give or allow something to someone

favor (恩恵) [名] an act of kindness beyond what is due or usual

return (見返り) [名] the money that a business or investment makes

「私は見返りなしには恩恵を与えることはしない」とオズは言った。

“but this much I will promise.

this much (これだけ) [名] this amount

「しかし、これだけは約束しよう。

If you will kill for me the Wicked Witch of the West, I will bestow upon you a great many brains, and such good brains that you will be the wisest man in all the Land of Oz.”

bestow (授ける) [動] confer or present as a gift, honor, or award

西の悪い魔女を殺してくれれば、たくさんの脳みそを授けよう。オズの国で一番賢い人になれるような良い脳みそをね。」

“I thought you asked Dorothy to kill the Witch,” said the Scarecrow, in surprise.

「ドロシーに魔女を殺すように頼んだと思った」とカカシは驚いて言った。

“So I did. I don’t care who kills her.

「そうした。誰が殺すかは気にしない。

But until she is dead I will not grant your wish.

でも彼女が死ぬまでは君の願いは叶えられない。

Now go, and do not seek me again until you have earned the brains you so greatly desire.”

seek (探さないで) [動] try to find

さあ行きなさい、そしてあなたがとても欲しがっている脳みそを獲得するまで私を探さないで。」

The Scarecrow went sorrowfully back to his friends and told them what Oz had said;

かかしは悲しそうに友達のところに戻り、オズが言ったことを話した。

and Dorothy was surprised to find that the Great Wizard was not a Head, as she had seen him, but a lovely Lady.

lovely (愛らしい) [形] very attractive or pleasing

そしてドロシーは偉大な魔法使いが彼女が見たように頭ではなく、愛らしい女性であることに驚いた。

“All the same,” said the Scarecrow, “she needs a heart as much as the Tin Woodman.”

「それでも」かかしは言った、「彼女にはブリキの木こりと同じくらい心が必要だ。」

On the next morning the soldier with the green whiskers came to the Tin Woodman and said,

on the next morning (次の朝) [名] the morning after the current day

次の朝、緑のひげの兵士がブリキの木こりのところに来て言った。

“Oz has sent for you. Follow me.”

follow (ついて来なさい) [動] to go after someone or something

me (私) [代] the person who is speaking or writing

「オズがあなたを呼んでいる。私について来なさい。」

So the Tin Woodman followed him and came to the great Throne Room.

そこでブリキの木こりは彼について行き、大きな玉座の間に来た。

He did not know whether he would find Oz a lovely Lady or a Head, but he hoped it would be the lovely Lady.

彼はオズが美しい女性なのか頭なのか知らなかったが、美しい女性であることを望んだ。

“For,” he said to himself, “if it is the Head, I am sure I shall not be given a heart, since a head has no heart of its own and therefore cannot feel for me.

say to oneself (独り言を言う) [動] talk to oneself

feel for (同情する) [動] to be sympathetic to

「なぜなら」と彼は独り言を言った、「もし頭なら、私は心をもらえないだろう。頭には心がないから、私に同情できない。

But if it is the lovely Lady I shall beg hard for a heart, for all ladies are themselves said to be kindly hearted.”

kindly (親切な) [形] having or showing a friendly, generous, or warmhearted nature

しかし、もし美しい女性なら、私は心を強く請うだろう。なぜなら、すべての女性は親切な心を持っていると言われているからだ。」

But when the Woodman entered the great Throne Room he saw neither the Head nor the Lady, for Oz had taken the shape of a most terrible Beast.

しかし、木こりが大きな玉座の間に入ったとき、彼は頭も女性も見なかった。なぜなら、オズは最も恐ろしい獣の形をしていたからだ。

It was nearly as big as an elephant, and the green throne seemed hardly strong enough to hold its weight.

hardly (十分に) [副] almost not; barely

strong (強く) [形] having the power to perform well or to withstand force, pressure, or wear

hold (支える) [動] keep in a certain position

weight (重さ) [名] the force of gravity on a body

それは象と同じくらい大きく、緑の玉座はその重さを支えるには十分に強くは見えなかった。

The Beast had a head like that of a rhinoceros, only there were five eyes in its face.

rhinoceros (サイ) [名] a large, thick-skinned mammal with one or two horns on the nose

獣はサイのような頭をしていたが、顔には五つの目があった。

There were five long arms growing out of its body and it also had five long, slim legs.

slim (細い) [形] having a small width or thickness

体から五本の長い腕が生えていて、五本の長く細い脚もあった。

Thick, woolly hair covered every part of it, and a more dreadful looking monster could not be imagined.

woolly (羊毛のような) [形] made of wool

monster (怪物) [名] a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature

厚い羊毛のような毛が体のあらゆる部分を覆っていて、これ以上恐ろしい怪物は想像できない。

It was fortunate the Tin Woodman had no heart at that moment, for it would have beat loud and fast from terror.

have no heart (心臓を持っていない) [動] be heartless

beat loud and fast (大きく速く鼓動する) [動] beat loudly and quickly

terror (恐怖) [名] extreme fear

ブリキの木こりがその時心臓を持っていなかったのは幸運だった、恐怖で大きく速く鼓動していただろうから。

But being only tin, the Woodman was not at all afraid, although he was much disappointed.

be afraid (恐れる) [動] be scared or frightened

しかし、ブリキだけでできていた木こりは、とてもがっかりはしたものの、全く恐れていなかった。

“I am Oz, the Great and Terrible,” spake the Beast, in a voice that was one great roar.

I am (私は) [代] the speaker

the Great and Terrible (偉大で恐ろしい) [形] of great importance or significance

spake (言った) [動] past tense of speak

「私はオズ、偉大で恐ろしいオズだ」と獣は大きな咆哮のような声で言った。

“Who are you, and why do you seek me?”

「あなたは誰だ、そしてなぜ私を探す?」

“I am a Woodman, and made of tin.

「私は木こりで、ブリキでできている。

Therefore I have no heart, and cannot love.

have no (ない) [動] not have

だから私は心がなく、愛することができない。

I pray you to give me a heart that I may be as other men are.”

pray (祈る) [動] address a prayer to God or another deity

他の人と同じようになれるよう、心をください。」

“Why should I do this?” demanded the Beast.

should (しなければならない) [助] used to express obligation, duty, or correctness

「なぜ私がそうしなければならない?」と獣は尋ねた。

“Because I ask it, and you alone can grant my request,” answered the Woodman.

request (願い) [名] an act of asking for something

「私が頼むからで、あなただけが私の願いをかなえることができるのです」と木こりは答えた。

Oz gave a low growl at this, but said, gruffly,

give a low growl (低く唸る) [動] make a low guttural sound

gruffly (ぶっきらぼうに) [副] in a rough or surly manner

オズはこれに低く唸ったが、ぶっきらぼうに言った。

“If you indeed desire a heart, you must earn it.”

desire (欲しい) [動] want or wish for

earn (得る) [動] obtain by work, effort, or merit

「もし本当に心が欲しいのなら、それを得なければならない。」

“How?” asked the Woodman.

「どうやって?」と木こりは尋ねた。

“Help Dorothy to kill the Wicked Witch of the West,” replied the Beast.

「ドロシーが西の悪い魔女を殺すのを手伝いなさい」と獣は答えた。

“When the Witch is dead, come to me, and I will then give you the biggest and kindest and most loving heart in all the Land of Oz.”

when (~したら) [接] at or after the time that

biggest (一番大きい) [形] of the greatest size or extent

kindest (一番優しい) [形] of the most kind or considerate nature

most loving (一番愛情深い) [形] of the most loving nature

「魔女が死んだら、私のところへ来なさい。そうしたら、オズの国で一番大きくて、優しくて、愛情深い心をあげよう。」

So the Tin Woodman was forced to return sorrowfully to his friends and tell them of the terrible Beast he had seen.

だからブリキの木こりは悲しみながら友達のところに戻り、見た恐ろしい獣のことを話さざるを得なかった。

They all wondered greatly at the many forms the Great Wizard could take upon himself, and the Lion said,

wonder (驚く) [動] be curious or surprised about something

take upon oneself (変身する) [動] to assume or undertake a responsibility or task

みんな大魔法使いがいろいろな姿に変身できることにとても驚き、ライオンは言った。

“If he is a Beast when I go to see him, I shall roar my loudest, and so frighten him that he will grant all I ask.

grant (聞き入れる) [動] to give or allow something

「私が会いに行った時に彼が獣なら、私は一番大きな声で吠えて、彼を怖がらせて、私の頼み事を全部聞き入れさせるんだ。

And if he is the lovely Lady, I shall pretend to spring upon her, and so compel her to do my bidding.

and if (そしてもし) [接] and in the event that

spring upon (飛びかかる) [動] jump on

pretend (ふりをする) [動] make believe

compel (聞かせる) [動] force or oblige (someone) to do something

そして彼が美しい女性なら、私は彼女に飛びかかるふりをして、私の命令を聞かせるんだ。

And if he is the great Head, he will be at my mercy;

be (なる) [動] exist or occur in a specified place or way

at (で) [前] used to show a place or time

mercy (なすがまま) [名] compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm

そして彼が大きな頭なら、彼は私のなすがままになる。

for I will roll this Head all about the room until he promises to give us what we desire.

desire (望む) [動] want strongly

なぜなら、私は彼が私たちの望むものをくれると約束するまで、この頭を部屋中転がし回すからだ。

So be of good cheer my friends, for all will yet be well.”

be of good cheer (元気を出せ) [動] be cheerful or optimistic

be well (うまくいく) [動] be in a good or healthy condition

だから元気を出せ友よ、すべてうまくいくだろう。」

The next morning the soldier with the green whiskers led the Lion to the great Throne Room

次の朝、緑のひげの兵士がライオンを大きな玉座の間に連れて行った。

and bade him enter the presence of Oz.

そしてオズの前に出るように言った。

The Lion at once passed through the door, and glancing around saw, to his surprise, that before the throne was a Ball of Fire, so fierce and glowing he could scarcely bear to gaze upon it.

glance around (見回す) [動] look around quickly

ball (玉) [名] a round solid object

fierce (激しい) [形] violent or intense

gaze upon (じっと見る) [動] look intently at

ライオンはすぐにドアを通り抜け、周りを見回すと、驚いたことに、玉座の前には火の玉があり、あまりにも激しく輝いていて、ほとんどじっと見ることができなかった。

His first thought was that Oz had by accident caught on fire and was burning up;

catch on fire (火事になる) [動] start burning

burn up (燃え上がる) [動] be destroyed or consumed by fire

彼が最初に思ったのは、オズが偶然火事になって燃え上がっているということだった。

but, when he tried to go nearer, the heat was so intense that it singed his whiskers, and he crept back tremblingly to a spot nearer the door.

heat (熱) [名] the quality or state of being hot

intense (強い) [形] of extreme force, degree, or strength

singe (焦げる) [動] burn or be burned slightly

しかし、近づこうとすると、あまりの熱さにひげが焦げてしまい、震えながらドアの近くまで後ずさりした。

Then a low, quiet voice came from the Ball of Fire, and these were the words it spoke:

quiet (静かな) [形] making little or no noise

Ball of Fire (火の玉) [名] a large, round mass of fire

these (こう) [代] the ones mentioned

すると、火の玉から低く静かな声が聞こえ、こう言った。

“I am Oz, the Great and Terrible. Who are you, and why do you seek me?”

「私は偉大で恐ろしいオズだ。あなたは誰だ、そしてなぜ私を探すのか?」

And the Lion answered, “I am a Cowardly Lion, afraid of everything.

ライオンは答えた、「私は臆病なライオンで、何もかも怖いのです。

I came to you to beg that you give me courage, so that in reality I may become the King of Beasts, as men call me.”

come to (参る) [動] arrive at

in reality (本当に) [副] in fact; actually

人間が私を呼ぶように、私が本当に百獣の王になれるように、勇気を与えてくださいとお願いに参りました。」

“Why should I give you courage?” demanded Oz.

「なぜ私があなたに勇気を与えねばならん?」とオズは尋ねた。

“Because of all Wizards you are the greatest, and alone have power to grant my request,” answered the Lion.

because of (のために) [前] for the sake of

alone (ただ一人) [形] without any other people

have power to (力を持つ) [動] be able to do something

「あなたはすべての魔法使いの中で最も偉大で、私の願いを叶える力を持つのはあなただけだからです」とライオンは答えた。

The Ball of Fire burned fiercely for a time, and the voice said,

fiercely (激しく) [副] in a violent or intense way

火の玉はしばらく激しく燃え、声が言った。

“Bring me proof that the Wicked Witch is dead, and that moment I will give you courage.

proof (証拠) [名] evidence or argument establishing or helping to establish a fact or the truth of a statement

「悪い魔女が死んだ証拠を持ってきたら、その瞬間にあなたに勇気を与えよう。

But so long as the Witch lives you must remain a coward.”

しかし魔女が生きている限り、あなたは臆病者のままだ。」

The Lion was angry at this speech, but could say nothing in reply, and while he stood silently gazing at the Ball of Fire it became so furiously hot that he turned tail and rushed from the room.

be angry at (怒る) [動] feel or show anger

say nothing (何も言えない) [動] not say anything

reply (言い返す) [動] say something in return

furiously (とても) [副] extremely

hot (熱い) [形] having a high temperature

turn tail (尻尾を巻く) [動] run away

ライオンはこの言葉に怒ったが、何も言い返すことができず、黙って火の玉を見つめていると、あまりに熱くなったので、尻尾を巻いて部屋から飛び出した。

He was glad to find his friends waiting for him, and told them of his terrible interview with the Wizard.

be glad to (喜ぶ) [動] be happy to

wait for (待つ) [動] stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or until something else happens

terrible (ひどい) [形] extremely bad or serious

interview (面会) [名] a meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation

彼は友達が待っているのを見つけて喜び、魔法使いとのひどい面会について話した。

“What shall we do now?” asked Dorothy sadly.

「これからどうしよう?」とドロシーは悲しそうに尋ねた。

“There is only one thing we can do,” returned the Lion, “and that is to go to the land of the Winkies, seek out the Wicked Witch, and destroy her.”

only one (ただ一つ) [形] the only one

seek out (探し出す) [動] find by searching

「できることはただ一つだ」とライオンは答えた、「それはウィンキーの国に行って、邪悪な魔女を探し出し、彼女を倒すことだ。」

“But suppose we cannot?” said the girl.

suppose (できなかったら) [動] assume that something is the case on the basis of evidence or probability but without proof or certain knowledge

「でも、できなかったら?」と少女は言った。

“Then I shall never have courage,” declared the Lion.

「それなら、私は決して勇気を持つことはできない」とライオンは宣言した。

“And I shall never have brains,” added the Scarecrow.

「そして、私は決して脳みそを持つことはできない」かかしは付け加えた。

“And I shall never have a heart,” spoke the Tin Woodman.

「そして、私は決して心を持つことはできない」ブリキの木こりは言った。

“And I shall never see Aunt Em and Uncle Henry,” said Dorothy, beginning to cry.

begin to cry (泣き始める) [動] start crying

「そして、私はエムおばさんやヘンリーおじさんに会えなくなる」ドロシーは泣き始めた。

“Be careful!” cried the green girl.

「気をつけて!」緑の少女は叫んだ。

“The tears will fall on your green silk gown, and spot it.”

spot (シミ) [名] a small area of a different color from the surface around it

「涙が緑の絹のドレスに落ちて、シミになるよ」

So Dorothy dried her eyes and said,

そこでドロシーは目をぬぐって言った。

“I suppose we must try it;

「試してみるしかないよね。

but I am sure I do not want to kill anybody, even to see Aunt Em again.”

でも、エムおばさんに会うためでも、誰かを殺したくないよ」

“I will go with you;

「私も一緒に行くよ。

but I’m too much of a coward to kill the Witch,” said the Lion.

too much of (すぎる) [副] more than is usual or desirable

でも、魔女を殺すには私は臆病すぎる」とライオンは言った。

“I will go too,” declared the Scarecrow;

「私も行く」かかしが宣言した。

“but I shall not be of much help to you,

not be of much help (あまり役に立たない) [動] not be very helpful

to (に) [前] for the benefit of

「でも、あまり役には立たないかもしれない。

I am such a fool.”

私はとても愚かだから」

“I haven’t the heart to harm even a Witch,” remarked the Tin Woodman;

「私は魔女でさえ傷つける心がない」ブリキの木こりは言った。

“but if you go I certainly shall go with you.”

with (一緒に) [前] in the company of; accompanied by

「でも、もしあなたが行くなら、私も必ず一緒に行く」

Therefore it was decided to start upon their journey the next morning, and the Woodman sharpened his axe on a green grindstone and had all his joints properly oiled.

sharpen (研ぐ) [動] make or become sharp

grindstone (砥石) [名] a round stone used for sharpening tools

そのため、翌朝出発することに決まり、木こりは緑の砥石で斧を研ぎ、関節に油を差した。

The Scarecrow stuffed himself with fresh straw and Dorothy put new paint on his eyes that he might see better.

かかしは新しいわらを詰め、ドロシーはよく見えるように目の塗装を塗り直した。

The green girl, who was very kind to them, filled Dorothy’s basket with good things to eat, and fastened a little bell around Toto’s neck with a green ribbon.

緑の少女は彼らにとても親切で、ドロシーのバスケットを食べ物でいっぱいにし、緑のリボンでトトの首に小さな鈴を結びつけた。

They went to bed quite early and slept soundly until daylight, when they were awakened by the crowing of a green cock that lived in the back yard of the Palace, and the cackling of a hen that had laid a green egg.

go to bed (床につく) [動] go to sleep

quite early (かなり早く) [副] very early

be awakened (目が覚める) [動] be woken up

crowing (鳴き声) [名] the sound made by a rooster

green cock (緑の雄鶏) [名] a male chicken that is green in color

back yard (裏庭) [名] the yard behind a house

cackling (鳴き声) [名] the sound made by a hen

green egg (緑の卵) [名] an egg that is green in color

彼らはかなり早く床につき、夜明けまでぐっすり眠り、宮殿の裏庭に住む緑の雄鶏の鳴き声と緑の卵を産んだ雌鶏の鳴き声で目が覚めた。

12: THE SEARCH FOR THE WICKED WITCH

12 (12) [他] the number 12

12章悪い魔女を探す

The soldier with the green whiskers led them through the streets of the Emerald City until they reached the room where the Guardian of the Gate lived.

緑のひげの兵士は、彼らをエメラルドの都の通りを案内し、門の番人の住む部屋まで連れて行った。

This officer unlocked their spectacles to put them back in his great box, and then he politely opened the gate for our friends.

officer (役人) [名] a person who has a position of authority in an organization

put back (戻す) [動] return something to its original place

この役人は彼らの眼鏡の鍵を開けて、大きな箱に戻し、それから友人達のために丁寧に門を開けた。

“Which road leads to the Wicked Witch of the West?” asked Dorothy.

lead to (続く) [動] go to or toward

「西の悪い魔女に続く道はどれ?」とドロシーは尋ねた。

“There is no road,” answered the Guardian of the Gate;

「道はありません」と門の番人は答えた。

“no one ever wishes to go that way.”

「誰もそちらへ行きたいとは思いません」

“How, then, are we to find her?” enquired the girl.

「じゃあ、どうやって彼女を見つけるの?」と少女は尋ねた。

“That will be easy,” replied the man;

「それは簡単です」と男は答えた。

“for when she knows you are in the country of the Winkies she will find you, and make you all her slaves.”

「あなたたちがウィンキーの国にいると知ったら、彼女はあなたたちを見つけて、みんな奴隷にするでしょう」

“Perhaps not,” said the Scarecrow, “for we mean to destroy her.”

not (そうはいかないだろう) [副] a word used to express negation

mean (つもり) [動] intend to do something

「そうはいかないだろう」かかしは言った。「我々は彼女を倒すつもりだからだ」

“Oh, that is different,” said the Guardian of the Gate.

different (別だ) [形] not the same

「ああ、それは別だ」門番は言った。

“No one has ever destroyed her before, so I naturally thought she would make slaves of you, as she has of the rest.

before (これまで) [副] at a time in the past

「これまで誰も彼女を倒したことがないので、当然、彼女は他の人と同じようにあなたたちを奴隷にするだろうと思いました。

But take care; for she is wicked and fierce, and may not allow you to destroy her.

take care (気を付ける) [動] be careful

でも気をつけてください。彼女は邪悪で凶暴なので、あなたたちが彼女を倒すのを許さないかもしれません。

Keep to the West, where the sun sets, and you cannot fail to find her.”

keep to (向かう) [動] go in a specified direction

set (沈む) [動] go below the horizon

fail (できる) [動] be unsuccessful in doing or achieving something

太陽が沈む西に向かえば、彼女を見つけられるでしょう」

They thanked him and bade him good-bye, and turned toward the West, walking over fields of soft grass dotted here and there with daisies and buttercups.

bid (告げる) [動] say something to someone

daisy (ヒナギク) [名] a small wild or garden flower with a yellow center and white petals

buttercup (キンポウゲ) [名] a plant with bright yellow cup-shaped flowers

彼らは彼に感謝し、別れを告げて、西に向かい、あちこちにヒナギクやキンポウゲが点在する柔らかい草原を歩いていった。

Dorothy still wore the pretty silk dress she had put on in the palace, but now, to her surprise, she found it was no longer green, but pure white.

no longer (もはや~ない) [副] not anymore

pure (真っ白) [形] free of any contamination or pollution

ドロシーは宮殿で着ていたきれいな絹のドレスをまだ着ていたが、驚いたことに、それはもう緑色ではなく、真っ白になっていた。

The ribbon around Toto’s neck had also lost its green color and was as white as Dorothy’s dress.

around (巻かれた) [前] on every side of

as (同じくらい) [接] to the same degree or extent

white (白く) [形] of the color of milk or snow

トトの首に巻かれたリボンも緑色を失い、ドロシーのドレスと同じくらい白くなっていた。

The Emerald City was soon left far behind.

leave behind (残す) [動] not take with one when one goes away

エメラルドの都はすぐにはるか後ろに残された。

As they advanced the ground became rougher and hillier, for there were no farms nor houses in this country of the West, and the ground was untilled.

as (につれて) [接] while or when

hilly (丘陵) [形] having many hills

彼らが進むにつれて、地面はよりでこぼこで丘陵になった。なぜなら、この西の国には農場も家もなく、地面は耕されていなかったからだ。

In the afternoon the sun shone hot in their faces, for there were no trees to offer them shade;

in the afternoon (午後になると) [副] during the afternoon

shine (照りつける) [動] be bright; be radiant

hot (熱く) [形] having a high degree of heat or a high temperature

午後になると、日差しが顔に熱く照りつけた。日陰になる木がなかったからだ。

so that before night Dorothy and Toto and the Lion were tired, and lay down upon the grass and fell asleep, with the Woodman and the Scarecrow keeping watch.

before night (夜になる前に) [副] before the end of the day

keep watch (見張りをする) [動] to be on the lookout for something

そのため、夜になる前にドロシーとトトとライオンは疲れてしまい、草の上に横になって眠り込んでしまった。木こりとかかしが見張りをしていた。

Now the Wicked Witch of the West had but one eye, yet that was as powerful as a telescope, and could see everywhere.

have but one eye (目が一つしかなかった) [動] have only one eye

telescope (望遠鏡) [名] an optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer, containing an arrangement of lenses, or of curved mirrors and lenses, by which rays of light are collected and focused and the res...

さて、西の悪い魔女は目が一つしかなかったが、それは望遠鏡のように強力で、どこでも見ることができた。

So, as she sat in the door of her castle, she happened to look around and saw Dorothy lying asleep, with her friends all about her.

そのため、彼女が城の扉に座っていると、たまたま周りを見回して、ドロシーが友達と一緒に寝ているのを見かけた。

They were a long distance off, but the Wicked Witch was angry to find them in her country;

long distance (遠く) [名] a long way

off (離れて) [副] away from a place

彼らは遠く離れていたが、悪い魔女は彼らが自分の国にいるのを見つけて怒った。

so she blew upon a silver whistle that hung around her neck.

そのため、彼女は首にかけていた銀の笛を吹いた。

At once there came running to her from all directions a pack of great wolves.

come running (走ってくる) [動] move at a speed faster than a walk

all directions (四方八方) [名] every possible direction

pack (群れ) [名] a group of animals of the same type which live and hunt together

wolf (狼) [名] a wild carnivorous mammal that is related to the dog

するとすぐに、大きな狼の群れが四方八方から彼女のところに走ってきた。

They had long legs and fierce eyes and sharp teeth.

彼らは長い脚と恐ろしい目と鋭い歯を持っていた。

“Go to those people,” said the Witch, “and tear them to pieces.”

「あの人のところへ行って、八つ裂きにしてきなさい」と魔女は言った。

“Are you not going to make them your slaves?”

「彼らを奴隷にするつもりはないの?」

asked the leader of the wolves.

狼のリーダーが尋ねた。

“No,” she answered, “one is of tin, and one of straw;

「いいえ」と彼女は答えた。「一人はブリキで、もう一人はわらでできています。

one is a girl and another a Lion.

another (もう一人) [代] an additional person or thing of the same type as one already mentioned or known about

一人は女の子で、もう一人はライオンです。

None of them is fit to work, so you may tear them into small pieces.”

none of (誰も) [代] not one of

fit to (向いている) [形] suitable for

誰も働くには向いていないので、細かく引き裂いてもいいですよ。」

“Very well,” said the wolf, and he dashed away at full speed, followed by the others.

very well (よし) [副] all right; okay

dash away (走り去る) [動] run away quickly

full speed (全速力) [名] the highest possible speed

「よし」と狼は言い、全速力で走り去り、他の狼もそれに続いた。

It was lucky the Scarecrow and the Woodman were wide awake

be lucky (幸運である) [動] have good luck

wide awake (すっかり目覚めている) [形] fully awake

かかしと木こりがすっかり目覚めていたのは幸運だった。

and heard the wolves coming.

狼がやってくるのを聞いていた。

“This is my fight,” said the Woodman;

fight (戦い) [名] a violent confrontation of opposing military forces in a war

「これは私の戦いだ」と木こりは言った。

“so get behind me and I will meet them as they come.”

get behind (隠れる) [動] to be or go behind something

meet (迎え撃つ) [動] to come face to face with someone or something

「だから私の後ろに隠れろ。奴らが来たら私が迎え撃つ。」

He seized his axe, which he had made very sharp, and as the leader of the wolves came on the Tin Woodman swung his arm and chopped the wolf’s head from its body, so that it immediately died.

leader (リーダー) [名] the person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country

come on (やってくる) [動] move or travel toward or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker

immediately (即座に) [副] at once; instantly

彼は鋭く研いだ斧をつかみ、狼のリーダーがやってくると、ブリキの木こりは腕を振り、狼の頭を体から切り落とした。狼は即死だった。

As soon as he could raise his axe another wolf came up, and he also fell under the sharp edge of the Tin Woodman’s weapon.

weapon (武器) [名] a thing that is used to cause bodily harm or physical damage

彼が斧を振り上げられるとすぐに別の狼がやってきて、その狼もブリキの木こりの武器の鋭い刃の下で倒れた。

There were forty wolves, and forty times a wolf was killed;

forty (四十) [形] the number 40

狼は四十匹いて、四十回狼が殺された。

so that at last they all lay dead in a heap before the Woodman.

lay dead (死体の山となって横たわる) [動] be dead

in a heap (山となって) [副] in a pile

ついに狼はすべて木こりの前に死体の山となって横たわった。

Then he put down his axe and sat beside the Scarecrow, who said,

put down (置く) [動] place something in a lower position

それから彼は斧を置き、かかしの横に座った。かかしは言った。

“It was a good fight, friend.”

「いい戦いだったね、友よ」

They waited until Dorothy awoke the next morning.

彼らはドロシーが翌朝目覚めるまで待った。

The little girl was quite frightened when she saw the great pile of shaggy wolves, but the Tin Woodman told her all.

quite frightened (かなり怖がる) [形] very scared

great pile (山) [名] a large amount of something

shaggy wolf (毛むくじゃらの狼) [名] a wolf with long, thick hair

少女は毛むくじゃらの狼の山を見てかなり怖がったが、ブリキの木こりは彼女にすべてを話した。

She thanked him for saving them and sat down to breakfast, after which they started again upon their journey.

彼女は彼らを救ってくれたことに感謝し、朝食に腰を下ろした。その後、彼らは再び旅に出た。

Now this same morning the Wicked Witch came to the door of her castle and looked out with her one eye that could see afar off.

this same morning (この同じ朝) [名] the morning of the same day

one eye (片目) [名] one of the two organs of vision

afar off (遠く) [副] at or to a great distance

さて、この同じ朝、邪悪な魔女は城の扉に来て、遠くを見ることができる片目で外を見た。

She saw all her wolves lying dead, and the strangers still travelling through her country.

travel (旅する) [動] go from one place to another

彼女は狼がみんな死んで横たわっているのを見たが、見知らぬ人たちは彼女の国を旅し続けていた。

This made her angrier than before, and she blew her silver whistle twice.

これで彼女は前よりも怒り、銀の笛を二度吹いた。

Straightway a great flock of wild crows came flying toward her, enough to darken the sky.

flock (大群) [名] a large number of birds of one kind

wild (野生の) [形] living in a natural state; not domesticated

come flying (飛んで来る) [動] move through the air with wings

darken (暗くする) [動] make or become dark or darker

すぐに、空を暗くするほどたくさんの野生のカラスの大群が彼女に向かって飛んで来た。

And the Wicked Witch said to the King Crow,

King Crow (カラスの王) [名] the king of the crows

そして邪悪な魔女はカラスの王に言った。

“Fly at once to the strangers;

「すぐに見知らぬ人たちのところへ飛んで行きなさい。

peck out their eyes and tear them to pieces.”

peck (つつく) [動] strike or bite with the beak

彼らの目をつつき出して、彼らをずたずたに引き裂きなさい。」

The wild crows flew in one great flock toward Dorothy and her companions.

野生のカラスは一団となってドロシーとその仲間たちに向かって飛んで行った。

When the little girl saw them coming she was afraid.

少女は彼らがやってくるのを見て恐れた。

But the Scarecrow said,

しかしかかしは言った。

“This is my battle;

battle (戦い) [名] a fight between two or more armed forces

「これは私の戦いだ。

so lie down beside me and you will not be harmed.”

lie down (伏せる) [動] get into a lying position

だから私の横に伏せれば傷つくことはない。」

So they all lay upon the ground except the Scarecrow, and he stood up and stretched out his arms.

lay (伏せる) [動] be in or assume a horizontal or resting position

stretch out (伸ばす) [動] extend one's limbs or body

かかしを除いてみんな地面に伏せ、かかしは立ち上がって腕を伸ばした。

And when the crows saw him they were frightened, as these birds always are by scarecrows, and did not dare to come any nearer.

カラスたちはかかしを見ると、いつもかかしを怖がるように怖がって、あえて近づいてこなかった。

But the King Crow said,

king (王様) [名] a male monarch

しかしカラスの王様は言った。

“It is only a stuffed man.

「ただのわら人形だ。

I will peck his eyes out.”

目をつついてやろう」

The King Crow flew at the Scarecrow, who caught it by the head and twisted its neck until it died.

King Crow (カラスの王様) [名] the leader of the crows

fly at (飛びかかる) [動] attack suddenly

カラスの王様はかかしに飛びかかったが、かかしは王様の頭をつかんで首をひねり、死なせてしまった。

And then another crow flew at him, and the Scarecrow twisted its neck also.

すると別のカラスが飛びかかってきたが、かかしはそのカラスの首もねじった。

There were forty crows, and forty times the Scarecrow twisted a neck, until at last all were lying dead beside him.

カラスは四十羽いて、かかしは四十回首をひねり、ついに全部が死んでかかしのそばに横たわった。

Then he called to his companions to rise, and again they went upon their journey.

rise (起きる) [動] to get up from lying or sitting

それからかかしは仲間に起きるように呼びかけ、また旅を続けた。

When the Wicked Witch looked out again and saw all her crows lying in a heap, she got into a terrible rage, and blew three times upon her silver whistle.

get into (なる) [動] become

rage (激怒) [名] violent anger

邪悪な魔女がまた外を見ると、カラスが全部死んで山になっているのを見て、ひどく怒り、銀の笛を三回吹いた。

Forthwith there was heard a great buzzing in the air, and a swarm of black bees came flying toward her.

forthwith (すぐに) [副] without delay; immediately

buzzing (羽音) [名] a continuous low humming sound

swarm (群れ) [名] a large number of insects, especially bees, flying together

するとすぐに空中で大きな羽音が聞こえ、黒い蜂の群れが魔女に向かって飛んできた。

“Go to the strangers and sting them to death!” commanded the Witch, and the bees turned and flew rapidly until they came to where Dorothy and her friends were walking.

sting (刺す) [動] wound with a sting

command (命じる) [動] give an authoritative order

bee (蜂) [名] a winged insect that is closely related to the wasps and ants

rapidly (素早く) [副] at high speed

「よそ者のところへ行って、刺し殺せ!」と魔女が命じると、蜂は向きを変えてドロシーたちが歩いているところまで素早く飛んで行った。

But the Woodman had seen them coming, and the Scarecrow had decided what to do.

しかし、木こりは蜂がやってくるのを見ていて、かかしは何をすべきか決めていた。

“Take out my straw and scatter it over the little girl and the dog and the Lion,” he said to the Woodman, “and the bees cannot sting them.”

take out (取り出す) [動] remove something from a place

scatter (散らす) [動] throw around in various directions

「私のわらを取り出して、少女と犬とライオンの上に散らしてくれ」とかかしは木こりに言った、「そうすれば蜂は刺せない」

This the Woodman did, and as Dorothy lay close beside the Lion and held Toto in her arms, the straw covered them entirely.

木こりはそうし、ドロシーがライオンのすぐ横に横たわってトトを抱きかかえると、わらが彼らをすっかり覆った。

The bees came and found no one but the Woodman to sting, so they flew at him and broke off all their stings against the tin, without hurting the Woodman at all.

break (折る) [動] separate into pieces as a result of impact or stress

蜂がやってきて、刺せるのは木こりしかいないとわかると、木こりに飛びかかり、針をブリキに当てて全部折ってしまったが、木こりは全く傷つかなかった。

And as bees cannot live when their stings are broken that was the end of the black bees, and they lay scattered thick about the Woodman, like little heaps of fine coal.

sting (針) [名] a sharp-pointed organ with which some animals inject venom

scatter (散らばる) [動] throw around in an untidy way

coal (石炭) [名] a black or dark brown rock consisting mainly of carbonized plant matter

そして、蜂は針が折れると生きていけないので、黒い蜂はそれで終わり、木こりの周りに細かい石炭の小さな山のように散らばって横たわっていた。

Then Dorothy and the Lion got up, and the girl helped the Tin Woodman put the straw back into the Scarecrow again, until he was as good as ever.

get up (起き上がる) [動] rise from a lying, sitting, or kneeling position

as good as ever (元通り) [副] in the same good condition as before

それからドロシーとライオンは起き上がり、少女はブリキの木こりがかかしのわらを元通りに詰め込むのを手伝い、かかしは元通りになった。

So they started upon their journey once more.

そして彼らは再び旅を始めた。

The Wicked Witch was so angry when she saw her black bees in little heaps like fine coal that she stamped her foot and tore her hair and gnashed her teeth.

black bee (黒い蜂) [名] a bee that is black

little heap (小さな山) [名] a small pile

fine coal (細かい石炭) [名] coal that is fine

stamp one's foot (足を踏み鳴らす) [動] to put one's foot down heavily

tear one's hair (髪をむしる) [動] to pull at one's hair

gnash one's teeth (歯ぎしりする) [動] to grind one's teeth

邪悪な魔女は、自分の黒い蜂が細かい石炭のような小さな山になっているのを見て、とても怒り、足を踏み鳴らし、髪をむしり、歯ぎしりした。

And then she called a dozen of her slaves, who were the Winkies, and gave them sharp spears, telling them to go to the strangers and destroy them.

dozen (12) [名] a group of twelve things

spear (槍) [名] a weapon with a long shaft and a pointed tip

そして、彼女はウィンキーである奴隷を12人呼び、鋭い槍を与えて、見知らぬ人のところに行って滅ぼすように言った。

The Winkies were not a brave people, but they had to do as they were told;

Winkies (ウィンキー) [名] a tribe of people in the Land of Oz

as (通りに) [接] in the way that

ウィンキーは勇敢な人々ではなかったが、言われた通りにしなければならなかった。

so they marched away until they came near to Dorothy.

march (行進する) [動] walk in a military manner with regular and measured tread

彼らはドロシーの近くまで行進した。

Then the Lion gave a great roar and sprang toward them, and the poor Winkies were so frightened that they ran back as fast as they could.

give a great roar (大声で吠える) [動] to make a loud, deep sound

spring toward (跳びかかる) [動] to jump or leap toward

run back (逃げ帰る) [動] to run in the opposite direction

するとライオンは大声で吠えて彼らに向かって跳びかかり、かわいそうなウィンキーたちはとても怖がって、できるだけ速く逃げ帰った。

When they returned to the castle the Wicked Witch beat them well with a strap, and sent them back to their work, after which she sat down to think what she should do next.

castle (城) [名] a large building with towers and walls, usually built in the past

strap (革ひも) [名] a strip of leather

彼らが城に戻ると、悪い魔女は彼らを革ひもでよく打ち、仕事に戻らせた後、次に何をすべきか考えるために腰を下ろした。

She could not understand how all her plans to destroy these strangers had failed;

fail (失敗する) [動] be unsuccessful in achieving one's goal

彼女は、この見知らぬ人たちを滅ぼすためのすべての計画が失敗したことを理解できなかった。

but she was a powerful Witch, as well as a wicked one, and she soon made up her mind how to act.

act (行動する) [動] do something; take action

しかし、彼女は邪悪な魔女であると同時に強力な魔女でもあり、すぐにどう行動するかを決めた。

There was, in her cupboard, a Golden Cap, with a circle of diamonds and rubies running round it.

Golden Cap (黄金の帽子) [名] a cap made of gold

ruby (ルビー) [名] a precious stone of a deep red color

彼女の食器棚には、ダイヤモンドとルビーの輪がぐるりとついた黄金の帽子があった。

This Golden Cap had a charm.

have a charm (魔法がある) [動] to have a magical power

この黄金の帽子には魔法があった。

Whoever owned it could call three times upon the Winged Monkeys, who would obey any order they were given.

whoever (誰でも) [代] no matter who

own (所有する) [動] have or possess

call (呼び出す) [動] to communicate with (someone) by telephone

それを所有する者は誰でも、翼のある猿を三回呼び出すことができ、彼らはどんな命令にも従う。

But no person could command these strange creatures more than three times.

no person (誰も) [名] no one

more than (以上) [副] to a greater extent than

しかし、誰もこの奇妙な生き物に三回以上命令することはできない。

Twice already the Wicked Witch had used the charm of the Cap.

twice (二回) [副] two times

already (すでに) [副] before the present time; previously

すでに二回、悪い魔女は帽子の魔法を使っていた。

Once was when she had made the Winkies her slaves, and set herself to rule over their country.

一度目はウィンキーを奴隷にして、彼らの国を支配した時だった。

The Winged Monkeys had helped her do this.

Winged Monkeys (翼のある猿) [名] a group of monkeys with wings

翼のある猿が彼女を助けた。

The second time was when she had fought against the Great Oz himself, and driven him out of the land of the West.

drive (追い出す) [動] cause to move or be moved by force or pressure

二度目は彼女が偉大なオズと戦い、彼を西の国から追い出した時だった。

The Winged Monkeys had also helped her in doing this.

翼のある猿が彼女を助けた。

Only once more could she use this Golden Cap, for which reason she did not like to do so until all her other powers were exhausted.

only once more (あと一度しか) [副] one more time only

for which reason (そのため) [接] for that reason; therefore

do so (そうする) [動] do that

be exhausted (尽きる) [動] be used up completely

彼女はこの黄金の帽子をあと一度しか使えなかったので、他の力がすべて尽きるまで使いたくなかった。

But now that her fierce wolves and her wild crows and her stinging bees were gone, and her slaves had been scared away by the Cowardly Lion, she saw there was only one way left to destroy Dorothy and her friends.

only (ただ一つの) [形] single or solitary

しかし、今や彼女の獰猛な狼や野生のカラスや刺す蜂は去り、彼女の奴隷たちは臆病なライオンに怖がらせられて逃げてしまったので、ドロシーとその仲間を滅ぼすにはただ一つの方法しか残っていないことがわかった。

So the Wicked Witch took the Golden Cap from her cupboard and placed it upon her head.

そこで、邪悪な魔女は戸棚から黄金の帽子を取り出し、頭にかぶった。

Then she stood upon her left foot and said, slowly,

それから彼女は左足で立って、ゆっくりと言った。

“Ep-pe, pep-pe, kak-ke!”

Ep-pe, pep-pe, kak-ke! (エペ、ペッペ、カッケ!) [名] a magical spell

「エペ、ペッペ、カッケ!」

Next she stood upon her right foot and said,

right (右) [形] on or towards the side of a human body or of a thing that is to the east when the person or thing is facing north

次に彼女は右足で立って言った。

“Hil-lo, hol-lo, hel-lo!”

hil-lo (ヒロ) [間] a greeting

hol-lo (ホロ) [間] a greeting

hel-lo (ヘロ) [間] a greeting

「ヒロ、ホロ、ヘロ!」

After this she stood upon both feet and cried in a loud voice,

stand upon (立つ) [動] be in or assume a position in which you put your weight on your feet but not on your knees or other body parts

both feet (両足) [名] the two feet of a person or animal

この後、彼女は両足で立って、大きな声で叫んだ。

“Ziz-zy, zuz-zy, zik!”

zik (ジク) [名] a magical word

「ジッジ、ズッジ、ジク!」

Now the charm began to work.

work (効く) [動] have the desired effect or result

呪文が効き始めた。

The sky was darkened, and a low rumbling sound was heard in the air.

darken (暗くなる) [動] become dark or darker

rumbling (ゴロゴロ) [名] a continuous deep sound like distant thunder

空が暗くなり、低いゴロゴロという音が空中に聞こえた。

There was a rushing of many wings;

There was (音がした) [動] to be

rushing (音) [名] a sound

wing (羽) [名] a modified forelimb bearing feathers

たくさんの羽の音がした。

a great chattering and laughing;

chattering (おしゃべり) [名] the action of talking quickly and continuously

laughing (笑い声) [名] the action of laughing

大きなおしゃべりと笑い声がした。

and the sun came out of the dark sky to show the Wicked Witch surrounded by a crowd of monkeys, each with a pair of immense and powerful wings on his shoulders.

show (照らす) [動] cause to be seen; make visible

crowd (群れ) [名] a large number of people gathered together

monkey (猿) [名] a primate mammal with a long tail and large ears

immense (巨大な) [形] extremely large or great

暗い空から太陽が出てきて、それぞれが肩に巨大で力強い翼をつけた一群の猿に囲まれた邪悪な魔女を照らした。

One, much bigger than the others, seemed to be their leader.

一匹は他の猿よりずっと大きく、リーダーのようだった。

He flew close to the Witch and said;

彼は魔女の近くに飛んで行き、言った。

“You have called us for the third and last time.

「あなたは三度目で最後となる呼び出しをしました。

What do you command?”

何を命じますか?」

“Go to the strangers who are within my land and destroy them all except the Lion,” said the Wicked Witch.

within (以内) [前] inside

「私の国にいるよそ者のところへ行き、ライオン以外は皆殺しにせよ」と邪悪な魔女は言った。

“Bring that beast to me, for I have a mind to harness him like a horse, and make him work.”

bring (連れて来い) [動] cause to come to a place

harness (くびきをかける) [動] put a harness on

「あの獣を連れて来い。馬のようにくびきをかけて働かせようと思う」

“Your commands shall be obeyed,” said the leader;

command (命令) [名] an authoritative order

be obeyed (従います) [動] do what someone tells you to do

「あなたの命令に従います」とリーダーは言った。

and then, with a great deal of chattering and noise, the Winged Monkeys flew away to the place where Dorothy and her friends were walking.

a great deal of (大いに) [名] a lot of

chattering (騒ぎ) [名] the act of talking rapidly and incessantly

そして、翼の生えた猿たちは、大いに騒ぎながら、ドロシーとその仲間たちが歩いている場所へと飛び去っていった。

Some of the Monkeys seized the Tin Woodman and carried him through the air until they were over a country thickly covered with sharp rocks.

何匹かの猿がブリキの木こりをつかんで、鋭い岩が密集している国まで空を飛んで運んで行った。

Here they dropped the poor Woodman, who fell a great distance to the rocks, where he lay so battered and dented that he could neither move nor groan.

great distance (長い距離) [名] a large amount of space between two points

battered (ボロボロになる) [形] damaged by repeated blows or hard usage

dented (へこむ) [形] having a depression or hollow

ここで猿たちはかわいそうな木こりを落とし、木こりは岩まで長い距離を落ち、そこでボロボロになってへこみ、動くことも呻くこともできなくなった。

Others of the Monkeys caught the Scarecrow, and with their long fingers pulled all of the straw out of his clothes and head.

finger (指) [名] any of the four slender jointed parts attached to either hand

pull (抜き取る) [動] to move something toward or away from oneself or another person

他の猿たちはかかしを捕まえ、長い指で服や頭からわらを全部抜き取った。

They made his hat and boots and clothes into a small bundle and threw it into the top branches of a tall tree.

bundle (束) [名] a number of things tied or wrapped together

throw (投げる) [動] propel through the air with a rapid movement of the arm and hand

猿たちはかかしの帽子とブーツと服を小さな束にして、高い木のてっぺんの枝に投げ込んだ。

The remaining Monkeys threw pieces of stout rope around the Lion and wound many coils about his body and head and legs, until he was unable to bite or scratch or struggle in any way.

remaining (残りの) [形] still existing

stout (頑丈な) [形] strong and thick

rope (ロープ) [名] a length of strong thick cord made by twisting together strands of fiber

wind (巻き付ける) [動] move in a twisting or spiral course

coil (巻き) [名] a length of something wound or arranged in a spiral or circular form

scratch (引っかく) [動] make a long, narrow superficial wound or mark with a sharp or pointed object

struggle (抵抗する) [動] make forceful or violent efforts to get free of or from

残りの猿たちはライオンの周りに頑丈なロープを投げつけ、体や頭や足に何重にも巻き付け、ライオンが噛んだり引っかいたり抵抗したりできないようにした。

Then they lifted him up and flew away with him to the Witch’s castle, where he was placed in a small yard with a high iron fence around it, so that he could not escape.

lift up (持ち上げる) [動] raise to a higher position

yard (庭) [名] an area of land around a house or other building

iron (鉄) [名] a hard, strong metal

それからライオンを持ち上げて魔女の城まで飛んで行き、そこでライオンは逃げないように周りに高い鉄の柵がある小さな庭に入れられた。

But Dorothy they did not harm at all.

at all (全く) [副] in any way; to any extent

しかしドロシーには全く危害を加えなかった。

She stood, with Toto in her arms, watching the sad fate of her comrades and thinking it would soon be her turn.

sad (悲しい) [形] causing sorrow or unhappiness

fate (運命) [名] the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power

turn (番) [名] an opportunity or chance that comes to each of a number of people in succession

ドロシーはトトを抱いて立って、仲間の悲しい運命を見守り、すぐに自分の番が来ると思った。

The leader of the Winged Monkeys flew up to her, his long, hairy arms stretched out and his ugly face grinning terribly;

fly up (飛んで来る) [動] move or travel through the air with wings

hairy (毛むくじゃらの) [形] covered with hair

grin (ニヤリとする) [動] smile broadly

terribly (恐ろしく) [副] in a very bad or serious way

翼の生えた猿のリーダーがドロシーのところに飛んで来て、長い毛むくじゃらの腕を伸ばし、醜い顔を恐ろしくニヤリとさせた。

but he saw the mark of the Good Witch’s kiss upon her forehead and stopped short, motioning the others not to touch her.

motion (合図する) [動] make a gesture with the hand

しかし、リーダーはドロシーの額に良い魔女のキスの跡があるのを見て、急に止まり、他の猿にドロシーに触れないようにと合図した。

“We dare not harm this little girl,” he said to them, “for she is protected by the Power of Good, and that is greater than the Power of Evil.

Power of Good (善の力) [名] the power of good

Power of Evil (悪の力) [名] the power of evil

「この少女に危害を加えてはならない」とリーダーは言った。「彼女は善の力に守られており、それは悪の力よりも強い。

All we can do is to carry her to the castle of the Wicked Witch and leave her there.”

我々にできることは、彼女を悪い魔女の城に連れて行き、そこに置いておくだけだ。」

So, carefully and gently, they lifted Dorothy in their arms and carried her swiftly through the air until they came to the castle, where they set her down upon the front door-step.

front (正面) [名] the side or part of something that faces forward or toward the viewer

そこで、翼の生えた猿たちは注意深く優しくドロシーを腕に抱え、空を飛んで城まで連れて行き、正面玄関の階段に降ろした。

Then the leader said to the Witch,

そしてリーダーは魔女に言った。

“We have obeyed you as far as we were able.

as far as (できる限り) [副] to the extent or degree that

「我々はできる限りあなたに従いました。

The Tin Woodman and the Scarecrow are destroyed, and the Lion is tied up in your yard.

tie up (縛る) [動] fasten or bind with a rope or cord

ブリキの木こりとかかしは破壊され、ライオンはあなたの庭に縛られています。

The little girl we dare not harm, nor the dog she carries in her arms.

dare not (しません) [動] not have the courage to do something

私たちは少女にも彼女が抱いている犬にも危害を加えることはしません。

Your power over our band is now ended, and you will never see us again.”

band (集団) [名] a group of people who have something in common

end (終わる) [動] come or bring to a final point; finish

私たちの集団に対するあなたの力は今や終わり、あなたは二度と私たちに会うことはないでしょう。」

Then all the Winged Monkeys, with much laughing and chattering and noise, flew into the air and were soon out of sight.

それから翼の生えた猿たちはみんな、大笑いしたり、おしゃべりしたり、騒いだりして、空に飛び、すぐに見えなくなった。

The Wicked Witch was both surprised and worried when she saw the mark on Dorothy’s forehead, for she knew well that neither the Winged Monkeys nor she, herself, dare hurt the girl in any way.

worried (心配した) [形] feeling or showing worry

Winged Monkeys (翼の生えた猿) [名] monkeys with wings

邪悪な魔女はドロシーの額の印を見て驚き、心配した。翼の生えた猿も彼女自身も、少女を傷つけることはできないことをよく知っていたからだ。

She looked down at Dorothy’s feet, and seeing the silver shoes, began to tremble with fear, for she knew what a powerful charm belonged to them.

tremble (震える) [動] shake or shiver

belong (属する) [動] be a member of or be connected with

彼女はドロシーの足元を見下ろし、銀の靴を見て恐怖に震え始めた。なぜなら、彼女はその靴にどんなに強力な魔法がかかっているかを知っていたからです。

At first the Witch was tempted to run away from Dorothy; but she happened to look into the child’s eyes and saw how simple the soul behind them was, and that the little girl did not know of the wonderful power the silver shoes gave her.

be tempted to (したくなる) [動] be strongly attracted to

behind (背後) [前] at the back of

soul (魂) [名] the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal

simple (単純) [形] easy to understand or do

not know (知らない) [動] be unaware of

最初、魔女はドロシーから逃げようとしたが、たまたま子供の目を覗き込んで、その背後にある魂がどれほど単純で、銀の靴が彼女に与えた素晴らしい力を知らないことを知った。

So the Wicked Witch laughed to herself, and thought, “I can still make her my slave, for she does not know how to use her power.”

laugh to oneself (独り笑いする) [動] laugh without making any sound

そこで邪悪な魔女は独り笑いして、「彼女は自分の力の使い方を知らないから、まだ奴隷にできる」と思った。

Then she said to Dorothy, harshly and severely,

harshly (厳しく) [副] in a severe or unkind way

severely (厳しく) [副] in a severe or unkind way

それから彼女はドロシーに厳しく言った。

“Come with me; and see that you mind everything I tell you, for if you do not I will make an end of you, as I did of the Tin Woodman and the Scarecrow.”

see that (守る) [動] make sure that

for (さもなければ) [接] otherwise

make an end of (殺す) [動] kill

「私と一緒に来なさい。そして、私が言うことをすべて守りなさい。さもなければ、ブリキの木こりやかかしにしたように、あなたを殺すよ」

Dorothy followed her through many of the beautiful rooms in her castle until they came to the kitchen, where the Witch bade her clean the pots and kettles and sweep the floor and keep the fire fed with wood.

kitchen (台所) [名] a room or area where food is prepared and cooked

clean (洗う) [動] make free of dirt, marks, or mess, especially by washing, wiping, or brushing

kettle (釜) [名] a container with a spout and handle, used for boiling water

sweep (掃く) [動] clean or clear (an area) by brushing with a broom or brush

keep (くべる) [動] continue to have, do, or be

wood (薪) [名] the hard, fibrous substance forming the main part of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub

ドロシーは城のたくさんの美しい部屋を通り抜けて魔女について行き、台所まで来ると、魔女はドロシーに鍋や釜を洗い、床を掃き、火に薪をくべるように命じた。

Dorothy went to work meekly, with her mind made up to work as hard as she could;

go to work (働き始める) [動] start working

meekly (素直に) [副] in a submissive manner

as hard as one can (できるだけ一生懸命) [副] to the best of one's ability

ドロシーは、できるだけ一生懸命働こうと決心して、素直に働き始めた。

for she was glad the Wicked Witch had decided not to kill her.

be glad (喜ぶ) [動] feel pleased about something

ドロシーは、悪い魔女が自分を殺さないと決めてくれたことを喜んでいた。

With Dorothy hard at work, the Witch thought she would go into the court-yard and harness the Cowardly Lion like a horse;

hard at work (一生懸命働いている) [形] working hard

go into (行く) [動] move into

court-yard (中庭) [名] an open area surrounded by walls or buildings

ドロシーが一生懸命働いている間に、魔女は中庭に行って臆病ライオンを馬のように馬具をつけようと思った。

it would amuse her, she was sure, to make him draw her chariot whenever she wished to go to drive.

chariot (馬車) [名] a two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient warfare and racing

魔女は、自分が馬車に乗りたいときにいつでも臆病ライオンに馬車を引かせたら楽しいだろうと思った。

But as she opened the gate the Lion gave a loud roar and bounded at her so fiercely that the Witch was afraid, and ran out and shut the gate again.

run out (逃げ出す) [動] leave a place quickly

shut (閉める) [動] move a door or window so as to block an opening

しかし、魔女が門を開けると、ライオンは大声で吠え、激しく飛びかかってきたので、魔女は恐ろしくなって逃げ出し、再び門を閉めた。

“If I cannot harness you,” said the Witch to the Lion, speaking through the bars of the gate, “I can starve you.

「あなたを馬具でつなげないなら」と魔女は門の格子越しにライオンに言った。「あなたを飢えさせることができる。

You shall have nothing to eat until you do as I wish.”

have nothing to eat (食べるものがない) [動] have no food

do as I wish (私の望む通りにする) [動] do what I want

私の望む通りにするまで何も食べるものはないぞ。」

So after that she took no food to the imprisoned Lion;

after that (その後) [副] after that time

take (与える) [動] carry or bring with oneself

food (食べ物) [名] any substance that can be eaten

imprisoned (閉じ込められた) [形] put or kept in prison

だから、その後、魔女は閉じ込められたライオンに食べ物を与えなかった。

but every day she came to the gate at noon and asked,

every day (毎日) [副] on each day

noon (正午) [名] twelve o'clock in the daytime

しかし、毎日、魔女は正午に門に来て尋ねた。

“Are you ready to be harnessed like a horse?”

be ready (準備がいいか) [動] be prepared or in a state of readiness

「馬のように馬具でつながれる準備はいいか?」

And the Lion would answer,

そして、ライオンは答えた。

“No. If you come in this yard, I will bite you.”

「いいえ。もしこの庭に入ってきたら、噛みつくぞ。」

The reason the Lion did not have to do as the Witch wished was that every night, while the woman was asleep, Dorothy carried him food from the cupboard.

reason (理由) [名] a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event

every night (毎晩) [副] on all nights

be asleep (眠っている) [動] be in or enter a state of sleep

ライオンが魔女の望むようにする必要がなかった理由は、毎晩、魔女が眠っている間にドロシーが食器棚から食べ物を運んできてくれたからだった。

After he had eaten he would lie down on his bed of straw, and Dorothy would lie beside him and put her head on his soft, shaggy mane, while they talked of their troubles and tried to plan some way to escape.

plan (計画する) [動] decide on and make arrangements for the future

食べた後、ライオンはわらのベッドに横になり、ドロシーは彼の横に横になって、柔らかくふさふさしたたてがみに頭を乗せ、彼らは困難について話し、逃げ道を計画しようとした。

But they could find no way to get out of the castle, for it was constantly guarded by the yellow Winkies, who were the slaves of the Wicked Witch and too afraid of her not to do as she told them.

constantly (常に) [副] continuously over a period of time; always

しかし、城から抜け出す方法を見つけることができなかった。城は常に黄色いウィンキーたちに見張られており、彼らは邪悪な魔女の奴隷で、彼女の言うとおりにしないことを恐れていたからだ。

The girl had to work hard during the day, and often the Witch threatened to beat her with the same old umbrella she always carried in her hand.

during the day (日中) [名] the time of day when it is light

threaten (脅迫する) [動] state one's intention to punish or hurt someone

beat (殴る) [動] hit someone or something repeatedly

umbrella (傘) [名] a device for protection from the weather consisting of a circular canopy of fabric supported by a collapsible frame mounted on a central rod

少女は日中は一生懸命働かなければならず、魔女はいつも手に持っている古い傘で殴ると脅迫することが多かった。

But, in truth, she did not dare strike Dorothy, because of the mark upon her forehead.

in truth (実際は) [副] in reality; in fact

しかし、実際は、彼女はドロシーの額の印のために、ドロシーを殴る勇気はなかった。

The child did not know this, and was full of fear for herself and Toto.

子供はこれを知らなかったので、自分とトトのことで恐怖でいっぱいだった。

Once the Witch struck Toto a blow with her umbrella and the brave little dog flew at her and bit her leg, in return.

一度魔女がトトを傘で殴ると、勇敢な小さな犬は彼女に飛びかかり、お返しに彼女の足を噛んだ。

The Witch did not bleed where she was bitten, for she was so wicked that the blood in her had dried up many years before.

bleed (血が出ない) [動] lose blood

魔女は噛まれたところから血が出なかったが、彼女はとても邪悪だったので、彼女の血は何年も前に干上がっていた。

Dorothy’s life became very sad as she grew to understand that it would be harder than ever to get back to Kansas and Aunt Em again.

ドロシーは、カンザスとエムおばさんのところに戻るのがこれまで以上に難しいことを理解するにつれて、とても悲しくなった。

Sometimes she would cry bitterly for hours, with Toto sitting at her feet and looking into her face, whining dismally to show how sorry he was for his little mistress.

bitterly (激しく) [副] in a bitter manner

dismally (悲しげに) [副] in a dismal manner

時々彼女は何時間も激しく泣き、トトは彼女の足元に座って彼女の顔を覗き込み、小さな飼い主をどれほど気の毒に思っているかを示すために悲しげに鳴いた。

Toto did not really care whether he was in Kansas or the Land of Oz so long as Dorothy was with him;

トトはドロシーが一緒にいる限り、カンザスにいるのかオズの国にいるのか本当に気にしていなかった。

but he knew the little girl was unhappy, and that made him unhappy too.

unhappy (不幸な) [形] sad or disappointed

しかし、彼は小さな女の子が不幸であることを知っていたので、彼も不幸になった。

Now the Wicked Witch had a great longing to have for her own the silver shoes which the girl always wore.

have a great longing (強い憧れを持つ) [動] have a strong desire

silver shoes (銀の靴) [名] shoes made of silver

さて、悪い魔女は、少女がいつも履いている銀の靴を自分のものにしたいという強い憧れを持っていた。

Her bees and her crows and her wolves were lying in heaps and drying up, and she had used up all the power of the Golden Cap; but if she could only get hold of the silver shoes, they would give her more power than all the other things she had lost.

heap (山) [名] a large number or amount of something

use up (使い果たす) [動] consume or expend entirely

get hold of (手に入れる) [動] obtain or acquire

silver shoe (銀の靴) [名] a magical pair of shoes that can transport the wearer anywhere they wish

彼女の蜂とカラスと狼は山積みになって干からび、彼女は黄金の帽子の力をすべて使い果たしていたが、銀の靴を手に入れさえすれば、失った他のすべてのものよりも大きな力を与えてくれるだろう。

She watched Dorothy carefully, to see if she ever took off her shoes, thinking she might steal them.

steal (盗む) [動] take (something) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it

彼女はドロシーを注意深く見守り、靴を脱ぐことがあるかどうかを確かめ、盗めるかもしれないと考えた。

But the child was so proud of her pretty shoes that she never took them off except at night and when she took her bath.

proud (誇りに思う) [形] feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated

bath (入浴) [名] the action of washing and cleaning oneself

しかし、子供は自分のきれいな靴をとても誇りに思っていたので、夜と入浴時以外は決して脱がなかった。

The Witch was too much afraid of the dark to dare go in Dorothy’s room at night to take the shoes, and her dread of water was greater than her fear of the dark, so she never came near when Dorothy was bathing.

dread (恐怖) [名] great fear or apprehension

魔女は暗闇を恐れすぎて、夜にドロシーの部屋に行って靴を取ることができず、水に対する恐怖は暗闇に対する恐怖よりも大きかったので、ドロシーが入浴しているときに近づくことはなかった。

Indeed, the old Witch never touched water, nor ever let water touch her in any way.

実際、老魔女は水に触れたことはなく、水が彼女に触れることも決して許さなかった。

But the wicked creature was very cunning, and she finally thought of a trick that would give her what she wanted.

cunning (ずる賢い) [形] having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion

think of (思いつく) [動] to produce or create by thought

trick (策略) [名] a clever or skillful act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit

give (手に入れ) [動] to transfer the possession of something to someone else

しかし、邪悪な生き物はとてもずる賢く、ついに彼女は自分の欲しいものを手に入れるための策略を思いついた。

She placed a bar of iron in the middle of the kitchen floor, and then by her magic arts made the iron invisible to human eyes.

bar (棒) [名] a long thin piece of wood or metal

art (術) [名] a skill at doing something that you learn by training

invisible (見えない) [形] unable to be seen

human (人間) [名] a human being

彼女は台所の床の真ん中に鉄の棒を置き、魔法の術で鉄を人間の目に見えないようにした。

So that when Dorothy walked across the floor she stumbled over the bar, not being able to see it, and fell at full length.

walk across (横切って歩く) [動] walk from one side to the other of

stumble over (つまずく) [動] trip and almost fall

not be able to (できない) [動] be unable to

そのため、ドロシーが床を横切って歩いたとき、彼女は棒が見えなくてつまずき、大の字に倒れた。

She was not much hurt, but in her fall one of the silver shoes came off, and before she could reach it the Witch had snatched it away and put it on her own skinny foot.

not much (大した) [副] to a large extent or degree

come off (脱げる) [動] become detached

snatch (奪い取る) [動] take or grab suddenly and forcibly

put on (履く) [動] place on one's body or over one's clothes

skinny (やせた) [形] very thin

彼女は大した怪我はなかったが、転んだ拍子に銀の靴が片方脱げてしまい、彼女がそれに手を伸ばす前に魔女がそれを奪い取り、自分のやせた足に履いてしまった。

The wicked woman was greatly pleased with the success of her trick, for as long as she had one of the shoes she owned half the power of their charm, and Dorothy could not use it against her, even had she known how to do so.

pleased (満足している) [形] feeling or showing satisfaction

success (成功) [名] the accomplishment of an aim or purpose

charm (魔力) [名] the power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating

against (に対して) [前] in opposition to

even (たとえ) [接] although; even if

邪悪な女は自分の策略の成功に大いに満足していた。なぜなら、彼女が靴を片方持っている限り、その魔力の半分を持っていることになり、ドロシーはたとえその方法を知っていたとしても、彼女に対してそれを使えなかったからだ。

The little girl, seeing she had lost one of her pretty shoes, grew angry, and said to the Witch,

pretty shoe (きれいな靴) [名] a nice-looking footwear

grow angry (怒る) [動] become angry

小さな女の子は、自分のきれいな靴を片方なくしてしまったのを見て、怒って魔女に言った。

“Give me back my shoe!”

give back (返す) [動] return something to someone

「私の靴を返して!」

“I will not,” retorted the Witch, “for it is now my shoe, and not yours.”

「返さない」と魔女は言い返した。「これはもう私の靴で、あなたのものではないのだから。」

“You are a wicked creature!” cried Dorothy.

「あなたは邪悪な生き物だ!」とドロシーは叫んだ。

“You have no right to take my shoe from me.”

「あなたには私の靴を奪う権利はない。」

“I shall keep it, just the same,” said the Witch, laughing at her, “and someday I shall get the other one from you, too.”

keep (取っておく) [動] continue to have or do something

just the same (それでも) [副] nevertheless

laughing (笑いながら) [動] make the sounds and movements of laughter

someday (いつか) [副] at some future time

「それでも私はこれを取っておこう」と魔女はドロシーを笑いながら言った。「そしていつかもう片方もあなたから奪ってやろう。」

This made Dorothy so very angry that she picked up the bucket of water that stood near and dashed it over the Witch, wetting her from head to foot.

pick up (つかむ) [動] grasp and lift

bucket (バケツ) [名] a cylindrical container with a handle

dash (ぶちまける) [動] throw or move with great force

wet (濡らす) [動] make or become damp or moist

これにドロシーはひどく怒り、近くにあった水の入ったバケツをつかんで魔女にぶちまけ、頭から足までびしょ濡れにした。

Instantly the wicked woman gave a loud cry of fear;

instantly (すぐに) [副] without delay or hesitation; immediately

give (叫ぶ) [動] produce or emit

loud (大声で) [形] having a high volume or intensity

するとすぐに邪悪な魔女は恐怖のあまり大声で叫んだ。

and then, as Dorothy looked at her in wonder, the Witch began to shrink and fall away.

shrink (縮む) [動] become or make smaller

fall away (消える) [動] disappear

そしてドロシーが驚いて見ているうちに、魔女は縮み始め、消えてしまった。

“See what you have done!” she screamed.

have done (なってしまって) [動] have finished doing something

「ほら、こんなことになってしまって!」と魔女は叫んだ。

“In a minute I shall melt away.”

in a minute (もうすぐ) [副] very soon

melt away (溶けてしまう) [動] disappear or cause to disappear

「もうすぐ溶けてしまうよ」

“I’m very sorry, indeed,” said Dorothy, who was truly frightened to see the Witch actually melting away like brown sugar before her very eyes.

melt (溶ける) [動] change from a solid to a liquid

brown sugar (黒砂糖) [名] unrefined or partially refined sugar with a characteristic brown color due to the presence of molasses

very eyes (目の前) [名] the space directly in front of someone

「本当にごめんなさい」とドロシーは言ったが、魔女が目の前で黒砂糖のように溶けていくのを見て本当に怖かった。

“Didn’t you know water would be the end of me?” asked the Witch, in a wailing, despairing voice.

「水が私の終わりだって知らなかった?」と魔女は泣き叫び、絶望的な声で尋ねた。

“Of course not,” answered Dorothy;

「もちろん知らなかったよ」とドロシーは答えた。

“how should I?”

how should I (どうして知るのよ) [句] how can I know?

「どうして知るのよ?」

“Well, in a few minutes I shall be all melted, and you will have the castle to yourself.

a few minutes (数分) [名] a small number of minutes

「さて、あと数分で私は溶けてしまうでしょう、そしてあなたは城を独り占めするでしょう。

I have been wicked in my day, but I never thought a little girl like you would ever be able to melt me and end my wicked deeds.

day (これまで) [名] the time of one's life

deed (行い) [名] an action that is performed

私はこれまでずっと邪悪だったけど、あなたのような小さな女の子が私を溶かして私の邪悪な行いを終わらせることができるなんて思ってもみなかったよ。

Look out—here I go!”

look out (気をつけて) [動] be careful

here I go (溶けちゃうよ) [動] I am going to melt

気をつけてねー溶けちゃうよ!」

With these words the Witch fell down in a brown, melted, shapeless mass and began to spread over the clean boards of the kitchen floor.

with these words (こう言うと) [副] having said this

brown (茶色) [形] of the color intermediate between red and yellow in the spectrum

shapeless (形のない) [形] having no definite or regular shape

こう言うと魔女は茶色く溶けた形のない塊になって倒れ、台所の床のきれいな板の上に広がり始めた。

Seeing that she had really melted away to nothing, Dorothy drew another bucket of water and threw it over the mess.

彼女が本当に溶けて何もなくなったのを見て、ドロシーはもう1杯水を汲んでその汚れたものの上にかけました。

She then swept it all out the door.

out (外に) [副] not in; outside

それから彼女はそれを全部ドアの外に掃き出しました。

After picking out the silver shoe, which was all that was left of the old woman, she cleaned and dried it with a cloth, and put it on her foot again.

pick out (拾い上げる) [動] to choose or select

clean (きれいに拭く) [動] to make free of dirt, marks, or mess, especially by washing, wiping, or brushing

老婆の残した銀の靴を拾い上げ、布できれいに拭いて乾かしてから、また足に履きました。

Then, being at last free to do as she chose, she ran out to the court-yard to tell the Lion that the Wicked Witch of the West had come to an end, and that they were no longer prisoners in a strange land.

free (自由に) [形] not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes

choose (好きな) [動] pick out or select from a number of alternatives

come to an end (死ぬ) [動] reach a final point; come to a conclusion

prisoner (囚人) [名] a person deprived of liberty and kept under involuntary restraint, especially in a prison

それから、ついに自由に好きなことができるようになったので、彼女は中庭に駆け出して、西の悪い魔女が死んで、もう見知らぬ土地の囚人ではないことをライオンに伝えました。

13: THE RESCUE

13 (13) [他] the number 13

13章救出

The Cowardly Lion was much pleased to hear that the Wicked Witch had been melted by a bucket of water, and Dorothy at once unlocked the gate of his prison and set him free.

be melted (溶かされる) [動] be turned from a solid to a liquid

prison (牢屋) [名] a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody specifically for convicted criminals of serious crimes

臆病なライオンは、悪い魔女がバケツの水で溶かされたと聞いてとても喜び、ドロシーはすぐに牢屋の鍵を開けて彼を解放しました。

They went in together to the castle, where Dorothy’s first act was to call all the Winkies together and tell them that they were no longer slaves.

act (行動) [名] the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim

together (集める) [動] bring or come together

彼らは一緒に城に入り、ドロシーが最初にしたことは、ウィンキーたちを全員集めて、もう奴隷ではないことを告げることでした。

There was great rejoicing among the yellow Winkies, for they had been made to work hard during many years for the Wicked Witch, who had always treated them with great cruelty.

great cruelty (残酷に) [名] the quality of being cruel

黄色いウィンキーたちの間には大いに喜びが広がりました。彼らは長年、いつも残酷に扱ってきた悪い魔女のために働かされていたからです。

They kept this day as a holiday, then and ever after, and spent the time in feasting and dancing.

keep (する) [動] observe or adhere to

holiday (休日) [名] a day on which people do not work

ever after (それ以来ずっと) [副] from that time on

spend (過ごす) [動] pass or occupy (time) in a specified way

feasting (宴会) [名] a large meal, typically a formal one, for many people

dancing (踊り) [名] the activity or art of moving and making patterns with the body in a rhythmic way, typically to music

彼らはこの日を休日とし、それ以来ずっと、宴会や踊りで過ごしました。

“If our friends, the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman, were only with us,” said the Lion, “I should be quite happy.”

only (一緒に) [副] in addition; also; too

「友人のかかしとブリキの木こりが一緒にいてくれたら、とても幸せだろう」とライオンは言いました。

“Don’t you suppose we could rescue them?”

rescue (助け出す) [動] save from danger or harm

「彼らを助け出せると思う?」

asked the girl, anxiously.

少女は心配そうに尋ねました。

“We can try,” answered the Lion.

「やってみよう」とライオンは答えました。

So they called the yellow Winkies and asked them if they would help to rescue their friends, and the Winkies said that they would be delighted to do all in their power for Dorothy, who had set them free from bondage.

be delighted (喜んで) [動] to be very pleased

do all in one's power (全力を尽くす) [動] to do everything that one can

そこで彼らは黄色いウィンキーたちを呼び、友人を助け出してくれるよう頼みました。ウィンキーたちは、自分たちを束縛から解放してくれたドロシーのために、喜んで全力を尽くすと言いました。

So she chose a number of the Winkies who looked as if they knew the most, and they all started away.

a number of (何人か) [名] a small number of

look as if (~そうに見える) [動] appear to be

そこで彼女は、一番よく知っていそうなウィンキーを何人か選び、みんなで出発しました。

They travelled that day and part of the next until they came to the rocky plain where the Tin Woodman lay, all battered and bent.

that day (その日) [名] the day that is being talked about

part of (一部) [名] a piece or section of something

rocky (岩だらけの) [形] full of rocks

plain (平原) [名] a large area of flat land with only a few trees on it

bent (曲がった) [形] not straight

彼らはその日と翌日の一部を旅して、ブリキの木こりが横たわっている岩だらけの平原にたどり着きました。

His axe was near him, but the blade was rusted and the handle broken off short.

blade (刃) [名] the flat cutting edge of a knife or other tool

handle (柄) [名] the part of a tool or other object that is held in the hand when using it

break off (折れる) [動] to separate or cause to separate from something else

彼の斧は彼の近くにありましたが、刃は錆び、柄は短く折れていました。

The Winkies lifted him tenderly in their arms, and carried him back to the Yellow Castle again, Dorothy shedding a few tears by the way at the sad plight of her old friend, and the Lion looking sober and sorry.

tenderly (優しく) [副] in a gentle or loving way

Yellow Castle (黄色い城) [名] the castle in the Winkie Country

shed (流す) [動] let fall

old friend (旧友) [名] a person whom one has known for a long time

sober (真面目な) [形] not drunk

sorry (悲しそうな) [形] feeling sadness, sympathy, or disappointment

ウィンキーたちは彼を優しく抱きかかえ、再び黄色い城に連れ帰りました。ドロシーは途中、旧友の悲惨な状況に涙を流し、ライオンは真面目で悲しそうな顔をしていました。

When they reached the castle Dorothy said to the Winkies,

城に着くと、ドロシーはウィンキーたちに言いました。

“Are any of your people tinsmiths?”

people (仲間) [名] a group of persons who share a common culture, history, language, etc.

tinsmith (ブリキ職人) [名] a person who works with tin

「あなたたちの仲間にブリキ職人はいますか?」

“Oh, yes; some of us are very good tinsmiths,” they told her.

Oh, yes (ああ、いますよ) [間] an expression of surprise or disappointment

some of us (私たちの中には) [名] a part of a group that includes the speaker

very good (とても優秀な) [形] of a high standard; very satisfactory

「ああ、いますよ。私たちの中にはとても優秀なブリキ職人がいます」と彼らは彼女に言いました。

“Then bring them to me,” she said.

「それなら連れてきてください」と彼女は言いました。

And when the tinsmiths came, bringing with them all their tools in baskets, she enquired,

tool (道具) [名] a device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out a particular function

そしてブリキ職人たちが道具を全部かごに入れてやってくると、彼女は尋ねました。

“Can you straighten out those dents in the Tin Woodman, and bend him back into shape again, and solder him together where he is broken?”

straighten out (直す) [動] make or become straight

dent (へこみ) [名] a depression in a surface

bend (曲げる) [動] cause to assume a curved or sharply angled form

solder (はんだ付けする) [動] join with solder

「ブリキの木こりのへこみを直して、元の形に曲げ直して、壊れたところをはんだ付けできますか?」

The tinsmiths looked the Woodman over carefully and then answered that they thought they could mend him so he would be as good as ever.

look over (調べる) [動] examine or inspect

mend (直す) [動] repair or restore

good (元通り) [形] of high quality

ブリキ職人たちは木こりを注意深く調べてから、元通りに直せると思うと答えました。

So they set to work in one of the big yellow rooms of the castle and worked for three days and four nights, hammering and twisting and bending and soldering and polishing and pounding at the legs and body and head of the Tin Woodman, until at last he was straightened out into his old form, and his joints worked as well as ever.

four (四) [名] the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

hammer (ハンマーで叩く) [動] hit or beat with a hammer

polish (磨く) [動] make smooth or glossy by rubbing, wiping, or brushing

pound (叩く) [動] hit or strike heavily and repeatedly

form (形) [名] the visible shape or configuration of something

そこで彼らは城の大きな黄色い部屋の一つで仕事に取りかかり、三日四晩、ブリキの木こりの足や体や頭をハンマーで叩いたり、ねじったり、曲げたり、はんだ付けしたり、磨いたり、叩いたりして、ついに元の形に直り、関節も元通りに動くようになりました。

To be sure, there were several patches on him, but the tinsmiths did a good job, and as the Woodman was not a vain man he did not mind the patches at all.

patch (継ぎ目) [名] a piece of material used to mend or strengthen a torn or weak point

do a good job (良い仕事をする) [動] perform well

vain (見栄っ張り) [形] having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth

確かに、彼にはいくつかの継ぎ目がありましたが、ブリキ職人たちは良い仕事をしましたし、木こりは見栄っ張りではありませんでしたので、継ぎ目は全く気にしませんでした。

When, at last, he walked into Dorothy’s room and thanked her for rescuing him, he was so pleased that he wept tears of joy, and Dorothy had to wipe every tear carefully from his face with her apron, so his joints would not be rusted.

walk into (歩いて入る) [動] enter by walking

carefully (丁寧に) [副] taking great care

ついに彼がドロシーの部屋に入って、助けてくれたことを感謝したとき、彼は嬉しさのあまり涙を流し、ドロシーは彼の関節が錆びないように、エプロンで彼の顔から涙を一つ一つ丁寧に拭き取らなければなりませんでした。

At the same time her own tears fell thick and fast at the joy of meeting her old friend again, and these tears did not need to be wiped away.

at the same time (同時に) [副] at the same moment

wipe away (拭き取る) [動] clean or dry by rubbing with a cloth or towel

同時に、彼女自身の涙も、古い友人に再会できた喜びで、次から次へと流れ落ちましたが、これらの涙は拭き取る必要はありませんでした。

As for the Lion, he wiped his eyes so often with the tip of his tail that it became quite wet, and he was obliged to go out into the court-yard and hold it in the sun till it dried.

be obliged to (~しなければならない) [動] be required to do something

go out (出る) [動] leave a place

hold (当てる) [動] keep or maintain in a specified state, position, or course

ライオンは、しっぽの先で何度も目を拭いたので、しっぽがかなり濡れてしまい、中庭に出て、しっぽが乾くまで日光に当てなければなりませんでした。

“If we only had the Scarecrow with us again,” said the Tin Woodman, when Dorothy had finished telling him everything that had happened, “I should be quite happy.”

「かかしがまた一緒にいてくれたら」とブリキの木こりは、ドロシーが起こったことをすべて話し終えた後で言いました。「私はとても幸せだろう。」

“We must try to find him,” said the girl.

must (しなくちゃ) [助] be obliged to; have to

「彼を見つけようとしなくちゃ」と少女は言いました。

So she called the Winkies to help her, and they walked all that day and part of the next

そこで彼女はウィンキーたちに助けを求め、その日一日と翌日の一部を歩きました。

until they came to the tall tree in the branches of which the Winged Monkeys had tossed the Scarecrow’s clothes.

tall (高い) [形] of more than average height

翼のある猿たちがかかしの服を投げ込んだ枝のある高い木にたどり着くまで。

It was a very tall tree, and the trunk was so smooth that no one could climb it;

trunk (幹) [名] the main stem of a tree

それはとても高い木で、幹はとても滑らかで誰も登ることができませんでした。

but the Woodman said at once,

しかし、木こりはすぐに言いました。

“I’ll chop it down, and then we can get the Scarecrow’s clothes.”

「私がそれを切り倒せば、かかしの服を取り戻せる」

Now while the tinsmiths had been at work mending the Woodman himself, another of the Winkies, who was a goldsmith, had made an axe-handle of solid gold and fitted it to the Woodman’s axe, instead of the old broken handle.

work (取り組む) [名] the effort exerted to do or accomplish something

goldsmith (金細工師) [名] a person who makes articles of gold

solid gold (純金) [名] gold with no other metals mixed in

axe-handle (斧の柄) [名] the handle of an axe

broken (壊れた) [形] no longer whole or in one piece

ブリキ職人が木こり自身の修理に取り組んでいる間に、金細工師である別のウィンキーが純金の斧の柄を作り、古い壊れた柄の代わりに木こりの斧に取り付けました。

Others polished the blade until all the rust was removed and it glistened like burnished silver.

remove (取り除く) [動] take away or off

他の人は、すべてのさびが取り除かれ、磨かれた銀のように輝くまで刃を磨きました。

As soon as he had spoken, the Tin Woodman began to chop, and in a short time the tree fell over with a crash, when the Scarecrow’s clothes fell out of the branches and rolled off on the ground.

short time (すぐに) [名] a small amount of time

crash (音を立てる) [名] a loud noise

fall out (落ちる) [動] drop out

roll off (転がる) [動] move by turning over and over

彼がそう言うとすぐに、ブリキの木こりは切り始め、すぐに木は音を立てて倒れ、かかしの服は枝から落ちて地面に転がりました。

Dorothy picked them up and had the Winkies carry them back to the castle, where they were stuffed with nice, clean straw;

have (運ばせる) [動] cause to be done

back (まで) [副] to the place where something or someone was before

ドロシーはそれらを拾い上げ、ウィンキーに城まで運ばせ、そこできれいなわらを詰め込みました。

and, behold! here was the Scarecrow, as good as ever, thanking them over and over again for saving him.

behold (見よ) [動] look at or see

over and over again (何度も何度も) [副] repeatedly

すると、見よ! かかしは元通りになって、助けてくれたことを何度も何度も感謝しました。

Now that they were reunited, Dorothy and her friends spent a few happy days at the Yellow Castle, where they found everything they needed to make them comfortable.

now that (今や) [接] since; because

be reunited (再会する) [動] come together again

a few (数日) [名] a small number of

再会したドロシーとその仲間たちは、黄色い城で数日間幸せに過ごしました。そこでは、快適に過ごすために必要なものがすべて揃っていました。

But one day the girl thought of Aunt Em, and said,

think of (思い出す) [動] to recall to mind

しかし、ある日、ドロシーはエムおばさんのことを思い出して、こう言いました。

“We must go back to Oz, and claim his promise.”

claim (請求する) [動] demand or assert that something is the case or that one has a right to something

「オズに戻って、彼の約束を請求しなくては」

“Yes,” said the Woodman, “at last I shall get my heart.”

「そう」と木こりは言いました。「ついに心臓を手に入れられる」

“And I shall get my brains,” added the Scarecrow, joyfully.

「そして私は脳みそを手に入れられる」かかしは嬉しそうに付け加えました。

“And I shall get my courage,” said the Lion, thoughtfully.

「そして私は勇気を手に入れられる」ライオンは考え深く言いました。

“And I shall get back to Kansas,” cried Dorothy, clapping her hands.

clap (叩く) [動] strike together with a sharp sound

「そして私はカンザスに戻れる」ドロシーは手を叩いて叫びました。

“Oh, let us start for the Emerald City to-morrow!”

to-morrow (明日) [名] the day after today

「ああ、明日エメラルドの都に向けて出発しましょう!」

This they decided to do.

彼らはそうすることに決めました。

The next day they called the Winkies together and bade them good-bye.

the next day (次の日) [名] the day after today

call together (集める) [動] to cause to come together

bid good-bye (別れを告げる) [動] to say goodbye to

次の日、彼らはウィンキーたちを集めて別れを告げました。

The Winkies were sorry to have them go, and they had grown so fond of the Tin Woodman that they begged him to stay and rule over them and the Yellow Land of the West.

rule over (支配する) [動] exercise authority or power over

Yellow Land of the West (西の黄色い国) [名] the land of the Winkies

ウィンキーたちは彼らが去ってしまうのを悲しみ、ブリキの木こりがとても好きになっていたので、彼に残って自分たちと西の黄色い国を支配してくれるように頼みました。

Finding they were determined to go, the Winkies gave Toto and the Lion each a golden collar;

determine (決意する) [動] decide firmly

彼らが行く決意を固めているのを見て、ウィンキーたちはトトとライオンにそれぞれ金の首輪を贈りました。

and to Dorothy they presented a beautiful bracelet, studded with diamonds;

present (贈る) [動] give as a gift

bracelet (ブレスレット) [名] an ornament or band worn around the wrist

そしてドロシーにはダイヤモンドをちりばめた美しいブレスレットを贈りました。

and to the Scarecrow they gave a gold-headed walking stick, to keep him from stumbling;

gold-headed (金の頭のついた) [形] having a head made of gold

walking stick (ステッキ) [名] a stick used for support when walking

そしてかかしには、つまずかないように金の頭のついたステッキを贈りました。

and to the Tin Woodman they offered a silver oil-can, inlaid with gold and set with precious jewels.

offer (贈る) [動] present as a gift

gold (金) [名] a precious metal

そしてブリキの木こりには、金と宝石をはめ込んだ銀のオイル缶を贈りました。

Every one of the travellers made the Winkies a pretty speech in return, and all shook hands with them until their arms ached.

every one (皆) [名] each person

shake hands (握手する) [動] clasp someone's right hand in one's own at meeting or parting, in reconciliation, or as a sign of agreement

旅人たちは皆、ウィンキーたちにお礼の挨拶をし、腕が痛くなるまで握手しました。

Dorothy went to the Witch’s cupboard to fill her basket with food for the journey, and there she saw the Golden Cap.

ドロシーは旅の食料をバスケットに詰めようと魔女の食器棚に行きました。そこで黄金の帽子を見つけたのです。

She tried it on her own head and found that it fitted her exactly.

自分の頭にのせてみると、ぴったりでした。

She did not know anything about the charm of the Golden Cap, but she saw that it was pretty, so she made up her mind to wear it and carry her sunbonnet in the basket.

ドロシーは黄金の帽子の魔法については何も知りませんでしたが、きれいだったので、それをかぶって、日よけ帽をバスケットに入れることにしました。

Then, being prepared for the journey, they all started for the Emerald City;

be prepared for (準備が整う) [動] be ready for

start for (出発する) [動] begin a journey to a place

旅の準備が整い、みんなでエメラルドの都に向けて出発しました。

and the Winkies gave them three cheers and many good wishes to carry with them.

cheer (万歳) [名] a shout of approval or encouragement

ウィンキーたちは三回万歳を叫び、旅の無事を祈ってくれました。

14: THE WINGED MONKEYS

14 (14) [他] the number 14

14翼のある猿

You will remember there was no road—not even a pathway—between the castle of the Wicked Witch and the Emerald City.

pathway (小道) [名] a path for pedestrians

覚えているでしょうが、西の悪い魔女の城とエメラルドの都の間には道も小道もありませんでした。

When the four travellers went in search of the Witch she had seen them coming, and so sent the Winged Monkeys to bring them to her.

go in search of (探しに行く) [動] try to find

winged monkey (翼のある猿) [名] a monkey with wings

四人の旅人が魔女を探しに行った時、魔女は彼らがやってくるのを見て、翼のある猿を送って連れてこさせました。

It was much harder to find their way back through the big fields of buttercups and yellow daisies than it was being carried.

back (帰り道) [名] the way back to a place

harder (大変) [形] more difficult

than (よりも) [接] used to introduce the second element in a comparison

キンポウゲや黄色いヒナギクの大きな野原を抜けて帰り道を見つけるのは、運んでもらうよりもずっと大変でした。

They knew, of course, they must go straight east, toward the rising sun;

もちろん、彼らは真東に、昇る太陽に向かって行かなければならないことはわかっていました。

and they started off in the right way.

start off (歩き始める) [動] begin a journey

そして、彼らは正しい道を歩き始めました。

But at noon, when the sun was over their heads, they did not know which was east and which was west, and that was the reason they were lost in the great fields.

head (頭上) [名] the upper or front part of the human body, or the front or upper part of the body of an animal, typically separated from the rest of the body by a neck, and containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and...

great (広い) [形] of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average

しかし、正午に太陽が頭上に昇ると、彼らはどちらが東でどちらが西か分からなくなり、それで広い野原で迷子になってしまったのです。

They kept on walking, however, and at night the moon came out and shone brightly.

walking (歩く) [動] move at regular paces by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once

moon (月) [名] a natural satellite of the earth

しかし、彼らは歩き続け、夜になると月が出て明るく輝きました。

So they lay down among the sweet smelling yellow flowers and slept soundly until morning—all but the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman.

lay down (横たわる) [動] to put oneself in a resting position

smell (香り) [名] the property of a substance that is perceived by the olfactory system

soundly (ぐっすり) [副] in a deep or heavy sleep

そこで彼らは甘い香りのする黄色い花の間に横たわり、かかしとブリキの木こり以外は朝までぐっすりと眠りました。

The next morning the sun was behind a cloud, but they started on, as if they were quite sure which way they were going.

cloud (雲) [名] a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere typically high above the general level of the ground

quite (確信がある) [副] completely; absolutely; totally

翌朝、太陽は雲に隠れていましたが、彼らはどちらへ行くのか確信があるかのように歩き始めました。

“If we walk far enough,” said Dorothy, “we shall sometime come to some place, I am sure.”

far enough (十分に) [副] to a sufficient extent

sometime (いつか) [副] at some unspecified or unknown time in the future

some place (どこか) [名] some unspecified place

「十分に歩けば、いつかどこかに着くよ、きっと」とドロシーは言いました。

But day by day passed away, and they still saw nothing before them but the scarlet fields.

day by day (日々) [副] each day; daily

しかし、日々が過ぎ去り、彼らの前には緋色の野原しか見えませんでした。

The Scarecrow began to grumble a bit.

grumble (不平を言う) [動] complain in a bad-tempered way

かかしは少し不平を言い始めました。

“We have surely lost our way,” he said, “and unless we find it again in time to reach the Emerald City, I shall never get my brains.”

lose one's way (道に迷う) [動] fail to find one's way

「私たちは確かに道に迷った」と彼は言いました、「そしてエメラルドの都に着くまでに再び道を見つけなければ、私は脳みそを手に入れることはない」

“Nor I my heart,” declared the Tin Woodman.

「私も心を手に入れることはない」ブリキの木こりは宣言しました。

“It seems to me I can scarcely wait till I get to Oz, and you must admit this is a very long journey.”

「オズに着くまで待ちきれない気がするし、これはとても長い旅だと認めざるを得ない」

“You see,” said the Cowardly Lion, with a whimper, “I haven’t the courage to keep tramping forever, without getting anywhere at all.”

whimper (泣き言) [名] a low, pitiful cry

tramp (歩き続ける) [動] walk heavily or noisily

anywhere (どこにも) [副] in or to any place

get (たどり着く) [動] reach a destination

「ほら」臆病なライオンは泣き言を言いました、「私はどこにもたどり着かずに永遠に歩き続ける勇気はない」

Then Dorothy lost heart.

lose heart (落胆する) [動] to lose courage or confidence

ドロシーは落胆しました。

She sat down on the grass and looked at her companions, and they sat down and looked at her, and Toto found that for the first time in his life he was too tired to chase a butterfly that flew past his head;

for the first time (初めて) [副] never before

too tired (疲れすぎている) [形] very tired

butterfly (蝶々) [名] an insect with two pairs of large wings that are covered with tiny scales

彼女は草の上に座って仲間たちを見ました。仲間たちも座って彼女を見ました。トトは生まれて初めて、頭上を飛び回る蝶々を追いかけるには疲れすぎていることに気づきました。

so he put out his tongue and panted and looked at Dorothy as if to ask what they should do next.

put out (出す) [動] extend or stretch out

tongue (舌) [名] the fleshy muscular organ in the mouth that is used for tasting, licking, and swallowing

彼は舌を出して喘ぎ、次に何をすべきか尋ねるようにドロシーを見ました。

“Suppose we call the field mice,” she suggested.

「野ネズミを呼んでみたら」と彼女は提案しました。

“They could probably tell us the way to the Emerald City.”

「彼らならエメラルドの都への道を教えてくれるかもしれないよ」

“To be sure they could,” cried the Scarecrow;

「確かにそうね」とカカシは叫びました。

“why didn’t we think of that before?”

「どうして今まで思いつかなかったんだろう?」

Dorothy blew the little whistle she had always carried about her neck since the Queen of the Mice had given it to her.

carry (かける) [動] to move or be moved from one place to another

since (以来) [接] in the time after (the event mentioned)

ドロシーは、ネズミの女王からもらって以来いつも首にかけていた小さな笛を吹きました。

In a few minutes they heard the pattering of tiny feet, and many of the small gray mice came running up to her.

come running up (駆け寄ってくる) [動] run towards someone or something

数分のうちに、小さな足音が聞こえ、たくさんの小さな灰色のネズミが彼女のところに駆け寄ってきました。

Among them was the Queen herself, who asked, in her squeaky little voice,

herself (自身) [代] used to emphasize that a woman or girl does something herself

その中には女王もいて、小さな声で尋ねました。

“What can I do for my friends?”

「友達のために何ができるかしら?」

“We have lost our way,” said Dorothy.

「道に迷ってしまったの」とドロシーは言いました。

“Can you tell us where the Emerald City is?”

「エメラルドの都はどこにあるか教えてくれる?」

“Certainly,” answered the Queen;

「もちろん」と女王は答えました。

“but it is a great way off, for you have had it at your backs all this time.”

a great way off (とても遠い) [名] a long distance

have at one's back (背後に持つ) [動] to have something behind one

all this time (ずっと) [副] for the entire time

「でも、とても遠いですよ。ずっと背後にありましたから」

Then she noticed Dorothy’s Golden Cap, and said, “Why don’t you use the charm of the Cap, and call the Winged Monkeys to you?

それから女王はドロシーの黄金の帽子に気づき、「帽子の魔法を使って、翼の生えた猿を呼んでみたら?

They will carry you to the City of Oz in less than an hour.”

less than (一時間もかからない) [副] not as much as

City of Oz (オズの都) [名] the capital city of the fictional Land of Oz

彼らなら一時間もかからずにオズの都まで連れて行ってくれるよ」

“I didn’t know there was a charm,” answered Dorothy, in surprise.

「魔法があるなんて知らなかった」とドロシーは驚いて答えました。

“What is it?”

be (です) [動] to exist or live

「どんな魔法?」

“It is written inside the Golden Cap,” replied the Queen of the Mice;

inside (内側) [名] the inner part of something

「黄金の帽子の内側に書いてあるよ」とネズミの女王は答えました。

“but if you are going to call the Winged Monkeys we must run away, for they are full of mischief and think it great fun to plague us.”

mischief (いたずら) [名] playful misbehavior

plague (困らせる) [動] to cause continual trouble or problems for

「でも、もし翼の生えた猿を呼ぶつもりなら、私たちは逃げなくちゃ。彼らはいたずら好きで、私たちを困らせるのをとても楽しんでいるから」

“Won’t they hurt me?” asked the girl, anxiously.

「私を傷つけない?」と少女は心配そうに尋ねました。

“Oh, no; they must obey the wearer of the Cap. Good-bye!”

wearer (かぶった人) [名] a person who wears something

「ああ、いいえ。彼らは帽子をかぶった人に従わなければならないの。さようなら!」

And she scampered out of sight, with all the mice hurrying after her.

そして、彼女は姿が見えなくなるまで走り去り、すべてのネズミが彼女の後を急いで追いかけました。

Dorothy looked inside the Golden Cap and saw some words written upon the lining.

look inside (中を見る) [動] look into the interior of

ドロシーは黄金の帽子の中を見ると、裏地に何か言葉が書いてあるのが見えました。

These, she thought, must be the charm, so she read the directions carefully and put the Cap upon her head.

charm (呪文) [名] a word or phrase believed to have magic powers

direction (指示) [名] an instruction on how to reach a destination

put (かぶる) [動] place or position on top of or over something

これが呪文に違いないと思ったので、彼女は注意深く指示を読んで、帽子を頭にかぶりました。

“Ep-pe, pep-pe, kak-ke!” she said, standing on her left foot.

left foot (左足) [名] the foot on the left side of the body

「エペ、ペペ、カッケ!」と彼女は左足で立って言いました。

“What did you say?” asked the Scarecrow, who did not know what she was doing.

「何て言ったの?」彼女が何をしているのかわからないかかしが尋ねました。

“Hil-lo, hol-lo, hel-lo!” Dorothy went on, standing this time on her right foot.

right foot (右足) [名] the foot on the right side of the body

「ヒロ、ホロ、ヘロ!」ドロシーは続け、今度は右足で立ちました。

“Hello!” replied the Tin Woodman, calmly.

hello (こんにちは) [間] an expression of greeting

「こんにちは!」ブリキの木こりは落ち着いて答えました。

“Ziz-zy, zuz-zy, zik!” said Dorothy, who was now standing on both feet.

Ziz-zy, zuz-zy, zik (ジッジ、ズッジ、ジク) [名] a magical word

「ジッジ、ズッジ、ジク!」ドロシーは両足で立って言いました。

This ended the saying of the charm, and they heard a great chattering and flapping of wings, as the band of Winged Monkeys flew up to them.

chatter (おしゃべり) [名] talk rapidly and incessantly about trivial matters

flap (羽ばたき) [名] a movement of a wing or other thing that is like a wing

これで呪文は終わり、翼の生えた猿の群れが彼らのところに飛んで来たので、彼らは大きなおしゃべりと羽ばたきを聞きました。

The King bowed low before Dorothy, and asked,

王様はドロシーの前で深くお辞儀をして尋ねました。

“What is your command?”

「ご命令は?」

“We wish to go to the Emerald City,” said the child, “and we have lost our way.”

lose (迷う) [動] fail to find one's way

「私たちはエメラルドの都に行きたいのですが、道に迷ってしまいました」と子供は言いました。

“We will carry you,” replied the King, and no sooner had he spoken than two of the Monkeys caught Dorothy in their arms and flew away with her.

no sooner (すぐに) [副] as soon as

catch (抱える) [動] to grip or hold something firmly

「私たちが連れて行きます」と王様は答え、彼が話すとすぐに2匹の猿がドロシーを腕に抱えて飛び去りました。

Others took the Scarecrow and the Woodman and the Lion, and one little Monkey seized Toto and flew after them, although the dog tried hard to bite him.

他の猿はかかしと木こりとライオンを連れて行き、一匹の小さな猿がトトをつかんで彼らの後を飛びましたが、犬は彼を噛もうと懸命に努力しました。

The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman were rather frightened at first, for they remembered how badly the Winged Monkeys had treated them before;

frightened (恐ろしい) [形] causing fear or alarm

treat (扱う) [動] behave towards or deal with in a certain way

かかしとブリキの木こりは最初は恐ろしかったのですが、翼のある猿が以前にどれほどひどい扱いをしたかを思い出したのです。

but they saw that no harm was intended, so they rode through the air quite cheerfully, and had a fine time looking at the pretty gardens and woods far below them.

intend (意図する) [動] have as one's purpose or intention

ride (飛ぶ) [動] be carried or supported by something

fine (楽しい) [形] very good

garden (庭園) [名] a piece of land where plants (such as flowers or vegetables) are grown

しかし、彼らは害を及ぼすつもりがないことを知ったので、彼らは非常に元気に空を飛び、はるか下にあるきれいな庭園や森を見ながら楽しい時間を過ごしました。

Dorothy found herself riding easily between two of the biggest Monkeys, one of them the King himself.

easily (楽に) [副] without difficulty or effort

biggest (大きな) [形] of great size

ドロシーは、2匹の大きな猿の間に楽に乗っていることに気づきました。そのうちの1匹は王様自身でした。

They had made a chair of their hands and were careful not to hurt her.

make a chair (椅子を作る) [動] construct a chair

彼らは手で椅子を作り、彼女を傷つけないように注意していました。

“Why do you have to obey the charm of the Golden Cap?” she asked.

「なぜ黄金の帽子の魔法に従わなければならないの?」と彼女は尋ねました。

“That is a long story,” answered the King, with a laugh;

「それは長い話だ」と王様は笑いながら答えました。

“but as we have a long journey before us I will pass the time by telling you about it, if you wish.”

pass the time (時間を過ごす) [動] to do something to make time seem to go faster

if you wish (もし望むなら) [条] if you want

「しかし、私たちの前には長い旅があるので、もし望むなら、その話をして時間を過ごそう。」

“I shall be glad to hear it,” she replied.

「喜んで聞きます」と彼女は答えました。

“Once,” began the leader, “we were a free people, living happily in the great forest, flying from tree to tree, eating nuts and fruit, and doing just as we pleased without calling anybody master.

begin (話し始める) [動] start to do or be something

happily (幸せに) [副] in a happy way

master (主人) [名] a man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves

「かつて」とリーダーは話し始めました。「私たちは自由な民で、大森林で幸せに暮らし、木から木へと飛び回り、木の実や果物を食べ、誰も主人と呼ぶことなく、好きなように暮らしていました。

Perhaps some of us were rather too full of mischief at times, flying down to pull the tails of the animals that had no wings, chasing birds, and throwing nuts at the people who walked in the forest.

rather too full of (しすぎて) [形] having too much of something

at times (時々) [副] occasionally; now and then

fly down (飛び降りる) [動] move from a higher to a lower position

おそらく、私たちの中には、時々いたずらをしすぎて、翼のない動物の尻尾を引っ張ったり、鳥を追いかけたり、森を歩く人に木の実を投げつけたりする者もいたのでしょう。

But we were careless and happy and full of fun, and enjoyed every minute of the day.

careless (のんき) [形] not giving sufficient attention or care to avoiding harm or errors

fun (楽しみ) [名] light-hearted pleasure, enjoyment, or amusement

しかし、私たちはのんきで幸せで、毎日を楽しんでいました。

This was many years ago, long before Oz came out of the clouds to rule over this land.

many years ago (何年も前) [名] a long time ago

long before (ずっと前に) [副] a long time before

これは何年も前のことで、オズが雲から出てきてこの国を支配するずっと前のことでした。

“There lived here then, away at the North, a beautiful princess, who was also a powerful sorceress.

away (遠く) [副] at a distance

「その頃、北の遠くには、美しい王女が住んでいました。彼女はまた、強力な魔女でもありました。

All her magic was used to help the people, and she was never known to hurt anyone who was good.

彼女の魔法はすべて人々を助けるために使われ、善良な人を傷つけたことは一度もありませんでした。

Her name was Gayelette, and she lived in a handsome palace built from great blocks of ruby.

handsome (立派な) [形] very good-looking

彼女の名前はゲイレットといい、大きなルビーのブロックでできた立派な宮殿に住んでいました。

Everyone loved her, but her greatest sorrow was that she could find no one to love in return, since all the men were much too stupid and ugly to mate with one so beautiful and wise.

stupid (愚かな) [形] lacking intelligence or common sense

mate (結婚する) [動] come together to breed

誰もが彼女を愛していましたが、彼女の最大の悲しみは、彼女が愛する相手を見つけることができなかったことでした。なぜなら、すべての男性があまりにも愚かで醜く、美しく賢い彼女と結婚するには相応しくなかったからです。

At last, however, she found a boy who was handsome and manly and wise beyond his years.

handsome (ハンサムな) [形] good-looking

manly (男らしい) [形] having qualities or appearance regarded as characteristic of a man

beyond (以上に) [前] to a degree or extent surpassing

year (年齢) [名] the time taken by the earth to make one revolution around the sun

しかし、ついに彼女はハンサムで男らしく、年齢以上に賢い少年を見つけました。

Gayelette made up her mind that when he grew to be a man she would make him her husband, so she took him to her ruby palace and used all her magic powers to make him as strong and good and lovely as any woman could wish.

husband (夫) [名] a married man

ゲイレットは、彼が大人になったら夫にしようと決心し、彼をルビーの宮殿に連れて行き、魔法の力をすべて使って、どんな女性も望むような強く、善良で、愛らしい男性にしました。

When he grew to manhood, Quelala, as he was called, was said to be the best and wisest man in all the land, while his manly beauty was so great that Gayelette loved him dearly, and hastened to make everything ready for the wedding.

grow to manhood (大人になる) [動] become an adult

Quelala (ケララ) [名] a man's name

be said to be (言われる) [動] be reported to be

wisest (最も賢い) [形] having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment

all the land (国中) [名] the entire country

beauty (美しさ) [名] a combination of qualities that pleases the aesthetic senses

so great (とても素晴らしい) [形] very good or impressive

Gayelette (ゲイレット) [名] a woman's name

dearly (心から) [副] very much

hasten (急ぐ) [動] be quick or hurry

wedding (結婚式) [名] a ceremony where two people get married

彼が大人になったとき、彼はケララと呼ばれ、国中で最も優秀で賢い男と言われ、その男らしい美しさはゲイレットが彼を心から愛し、結婚式の準備を急ぐほどでした。

“My grandfather was at that time the King of the Winged Monkeys which lived in the forest near Gayelette’s palace, and the old fellow loved a joke better than a good dinner.

grandfather (祖父) [名] the father of one's father or mother

old fellow (老人) [名] an elderly man

joke (冗談) [名] something said or done to cause laughter

better (より) [副] to a higher standard or more advanced degree

good dinner (おいしい夕食) [名] a meal that is enjoyable to eat

「私の祖父は当時、ゲイレットの宮殿の近くの森に住んでいた翼のある猿の王様で、その老人はおいしい夕食よりも冗談が好きでした。

One day, just before the wedding, my grandfather was flying out with his band when he saw Quelala walking beside the river.

just before (直前) [副] very soon before

fly out (飛び回る) [動] fly away from a place

band (仲間) [名] a group of musicians who play together

結婚式の直前のある日、祖父が仲間と飛び回っていたとき、川のほとりを歩いているケララを見かけました。

He was dressed in a rich costume of pink silk and purple velvet, and my grandfather thought he would see what he could do.

be dressed in (着ている) [動] be wearing

pink (ピンクの) [形] of a color intermediate between red and white

purple (紫の) [形] of a color intermediate between red and blue

see what one can do (いたずらをする) [動] try to do something

彼はピンクの絹と紫のビロードの豪華な衣装を着ていたので、祖父は何かいたずらをしようと考えました。

At his word the band flew down and seized Quelala, carried him in their arms until they were over the middle of the river, and then dropped him into the water.

at his word (彼の言葉に従って) [副] taking someone's word as true

彼の言葉に従って、仲間たちは飛び降りてケララを捕まえ、川の真ん中まで抱えて運び、それから彼を水に落としました。

“‘Swim out, my fine fellow,’ cried my grandfather, ‘and see if the water has spotted your clothes.’

swim out (泳いで出る) [動] swim away from the shore

fine fellow (立派な仲間) [名] a person who is good at something

spot (汚す) [動] make dirty or stained

「泳いで出てきて、私の立派な仲間よ」と祖父は叫びました、「そして水があなたの服を汚したかどうか見てください」

Quelala was much too wise not to swim, and he was not in the least spoiled by all his good fortune.

too wise (愚かではない) [形] having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level

not in the least (少しも~ない) [副] not at all; not in the slightest degree

spoil (甘やかす) [動] harm the character of by overindulgence or excessive praise

ケララは泳げないほど愚かではありませんでしたし、彼の幸運によって少しも甘やかされてはいませんでした。

He laughed, when he came to the top of the water, and swam in to shore.

come to (浮かび上がる) [動] reach a certain point

彼は水面に浮かび上がると笑い、岸まで泳ぎました。

But when Gayelette came running out to him she found his silks and velvet all ruined by the river.

come running (駆け寄る) [動] move quickly by running

velvet (ベルベット) [名] a fabric with a thick, soft, smooth surface

ruin (台無しにする) [動] damage or destroy something

しかし、ゲイレットが彼のところに駆け寄って来ると、彼のシルクとベルベットが川で台無しになっているのを見つけました。

“The princess was angry, and she knew, of course, who did it.

「王女は怒っていました、そしてもちろん、誰がそれをしたのか知っていました。

She had all the Winged Monkeys brought before her, and she said at first that their wings should be tied and they should be treated as they had treated Quelala, and dropped in the river.

first (最初に) [副] before any other person or thing

彼女はすべての翼のある猿を彼女の前に連れて来させ、最初に彼らの翼を縛り、彼らがケララにしたように扱い、川に落とすべきだと言いました。

But my grandfather pleaded hard, for he knew the Monkeys would drown in the river with their wings tied, and Quelala said a kind word for them also;

drown (溺れる) [動] die through submersion in and inhalation of water

also (また) [副] in addition; too; as well

しかし、私の祖父は、翼を縛られた猿が川で溺れることを知っていたので、一生懸命懇願し、ケララも彼らのために親切な言葉を言いました。

so that Gayelette finally spared them, on condition that the Winged Monkeys should ever after do three times the bidding of the owner of the Golden Cap.

so that (そのため) [接] with the result that

spare (許す) [動] refrain from harming or destroying

on condition that (という条件で) [接] with the stipulation that

three times (3回) [名] three occurrences of something

bidding (入札) [名] an offer of a price

owner (所有者) [名] a person who owns something

そのため、ゲイレットはついに彼らを許しましたが、翼のある猿はその後、黄金の帽子の所有者の入札を3回行うという条件でした。

This Cap had been made for a wedding present to Quelala, and it is said to have cost the princess half her kingdom.

be made for (作られる) [動] be created for a particular purpose

wedding present (結婚祝い) [名] a gift given to someone on the occasion of their wedding

cost (犠牲にする) [動] require the payment of

kingdom (王国) [名] a country, state, or territory ruled by a king or queen

この帽子はケララへの結婚祝いのために作られたもので、王女の王国の半分を犠牲にしたと言われています。

Of course my grandfather and all the other Monkeys at once agreed to the condition, and that is how it happens that we are three times the slaves of the owner of the Golden Cap, whosoever he may be.”

agree to (同意する) [動] have the same opinion about something

condition (条件) [名] something that must happen or be done before something else can happen or be done

that is how (そういうわけで) [副] that is the reason why

three times (3倍) [副] three multiplied by a number

whosoever (誰であれ) [代] any person at all

もちろん、私の祖父と他のすべての猿はすぐにその条件に同意しました、そしてそれが私たちが黄金の帽子の所有者の奴隷の3倍である理由です。」

“And what became of them?” asked Dorothy, who had been greatly interested in the story.

become of (どうなる) [動] happen to

「そして彼らはどうなったの?」物語にとても興味を持っていたドロシーは尋ねました。

“Quelala being the first owner of the Golden Cap,” replied the Monkey, “he was the first to lay his wishes upon us.

wish (願い) [名] a hope or desire for something

「ケララは黄金の帽子の最初の所有者だったので」と猿は答えました。「彼は私たちに彼の願いを最初に伝えました。

As his bride could not bear the sight of us, he called us all to him in the forest after he had married her and ordered us always to keep where she could never again set eyes on a Winged Monkey, which we were glad to do, for we were all afraid of her.

bride (花嫁) [名] a woman who is getting married

sight (姿) [名] the ability or act of seeing

order (命じる) [動] to give an instruction to do something

keep (いる) [動] to stay in a certain place

set eyes on (見る) [動] to see something

glad (喜んで) [形] happy or pleased

彼の花嫁は私たちの姿に耐えられなかったので、彼は彼女と結婚した後、森の中で私たち全員を呼び、彼女が二度と翼のある猿を見ることができない場所にいつもいるように命じました。私たちは皆彼女を恐れていたので、喜んでそうしました。

“This was all we ever had to do until the Golden Cap fell into the hands of the Wicked Witch of the West, who made us enslave the Winkies, and afterward drive Oz himself out of the Land of the West.

fall into (落ちる) [動] come to be in a particular state or condition

enslave (奴隷にする) [動] make a slave of

Land of the West (西の国) [名] the western part of the Land of Oz

「黄金の帽子が西の悪い魔女の手に落ちるまで、私たちがしなければならなかったのはこれだけでした。西の悪い魔女は私たちにウィンキーを奴隷にし、その後オズ自身を西の国から追い出しました。

Now the Golden Cap is yours, and three times you have the right to lay your wishes upon us.”

right (権利) [名] a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something

今や黄金の帽子はあなたのものであり、あなたは私たちにあなたの願いを三回伝える権利があります。」

As the Monkey King finished his story Dorothy looked down and saw the green, shining walls of the Emerald City before them.

Monkey King (猿の王) [名] the king of the monkeys

猿の王が話を終えると、ドロシーは見下ろして、目の前にエメラルドシティの緑の輝く壁を見ました。

She wondered at the rapid flight of the Monkeys, but was glad the journey was over.

rapid (素早い) [形] done or occurring with great speed

flight (飛行) [名] the action or process of flying through the air

彼女は猿たちの素早い飛行に驚きましたが、旅が終わったことを喜んでいました。

The strange creatures set the travellers down carefully before the gate of the City, the King bowed low to Dorothy, and then flew swiftly away, followed by all his band.

奇妙な生き物たちは旅人たちを街の門の前に注意深く降ろし、王はドロシーに深くお辞儀をしてから、彼のすべての仲間を引き連れて素早く飛び去りました。

“That was a good ride,” said the little girl.

ride (乗り心地) [名] a journey in a vehicle

「いい乗り心地だったよ」と少女は言いました。

“Yes, and a quick way out of our troubles,” replied the Lion.

out of (抜け出す) [前] from inside to outside of

「そうだね、そしてトラブルから抜け出すための早道だったね」とライオンは答えました。

“How lucky it was you brought away that wonderful Cap!”

bring away (持ってくる) [動] to take something with you when you leave a place

「あの素晴らしい帽子を持ってきたのはなんて幸運だったんだ!」

15: THE DISCOVERY OF OZ, THE TERRIBLE

15 (15) [他] the number 15

discovery (正体) [名] the act of finding out or discovering something

15章:恐ろしいオズの正体

The four travellers walked up to the great gate of Emerald City and rang the bell.

great gate (大きな門) [名] the main entrance to a city

4人の旅人はエメラルドの都の大きな門まで歩いて行き、ベルを鳴らしました。

After ringing several times it was opened by the same Guardian of the Gate they had met before.

何度か鳴らした後、門は以前会った門番によって開かれました。

“What! are you back again?” he asked, in surprise.

「何! また戻ってきたのか?」と彼は驚いて尋ねました。

“Do you not see us?” answered the Scarecrow.

「私たちが見えないのか?」かかしは答えました。

“But I thought you had gone to visit the Wicked Witch of the West.”

go to visit (会いに行く) [動] go to see someone

「でも、西の悪い魔女に会いに行ったと思ったんだけど」

“We did visit her,” said the Scarecrow.

visit (会いに行く) [動] go to see someone or something

「彼女に会いに行ったんだ」かかしは言いました。

“And she let you go again?” asked the man, in wonder.

「そして彼女はまたあなたを行かせたの?」と男は不思議そうに尋ねました。

“She could not help it, for she is melted,” explained the Scarecrow.

explain (説明する) [動] make (something) clear or easy to understand

「彼女は溶けてしまったので、仕方なかったんだ」かかしは説明しました。

“Melted! Well, that is good news, indeed,” said the man.

good news (良い知らせ) [名] a piece of information that is pleasant to hear

「溶けた! それは確かに良い知らせだ」と男は言いました。

“Who melted her?”

「誰が彼女を溶かしたの?」

“It was Dorothy,” said the Lion gravely.

「ドロシーだった」とライオンは厳かに言いました。

“Good gracious!” exclaimed the man, and he bowed very low indeed before her.

good gracious (おやおや) [間] an expression of surprise

「おやおや!」と男は叫び、ドロシーの前でとても低くお辞儀をしました。

Then he led them into his little room and locked the spectacles from the great box on all their eyes, just as he had done before.

それから彼は彼らを小さな部屋に連れて行き、前と同じように大きな箱から取り出した眼鏡をみんなの目にかけました。

Afterward they passed on through the gate into the Emerald City, and when the people heard from the Guardian of the Gate that they had melted the Wicked Witch of the West they all gathered around the travellers and followed them in a great crowd to the Palace of Oz.

pass on (通り抜ける) [動] go past or through

great crowd (大勢) [名] a large number of people

Palace of Oz (オズの宮殿) [名] a fictional palace in the Land of Oz

その後、彼らは門をくぐってエメラルドの都に入り、門番から西の悪い魔女を溶かしたと聞いた人々は、みんな旅人たちの周りに集まり、大勢でオズの宮殿までついてきました。

The soldier with the green whiskers was still on guard before the door, but he let them in at once, and they were again met by the beautiful green girl, who showed each of them to their old rooms at once, so they might rest until the Great Oz was ready to receive them.

guard (警備) [名] the state of being protected or defended

let in (中に入れてくれる) [動] allow to enter

緑のひげを生やした兵士がまだドアの前で警備をしていましたが、すぐに中に入れてくれました。そして、再び美しい緑の少女に迎えられ、すぐにそれぞれを以前の部屋に案内してくれました。そうすれば、偉大なオズが彼らを迎える準備ができるまで休むことができました。

The soldier had the news carried straight to Oz that Dorothy and the other travellers had come back again, after destroying the Wicked Witch; but Oz made no reply.

straight (直接) [副] without deviation or interruption

make (返事をする) [動] produce or create

reply (返事) [名] a spoken or written answer or response

兵士は、ドロシーと他の旅人たちが邪悪な魔女を倒した後、再び戻ってきたという知らせをオズに直接伝えましたが、オズは返事をしませんでした。

They thought the Great Wizard would send for them at once, but he did not.

彼らは偉大な魔法使いがすぐに迎えに来てくれると思っていましたが、そうではありませんでした。

They had no word from him the next day, nor the next, nor the next.

the next (その翌日) [名] the day after the next day

word (連絡) [名] a statement or remark

from (から) [前] indicating the source or origin of something

翌日も、その翌日も、その翌日も、彼からの連絡はありませんでした。

The waiting was tiresome and wearing, and at last they grew vexed that Oz should treat them in so poor a fashion, after sending them to undergo hardships and slavery.

tiresome (退屈な) [形] causing boredom or annoyance

wearing (疲れる) [形] causing fatigue or exhaustion

grow vexed (腹を立てる) [動] become annoyed or angry

poor (ひどい) [形] of a low standard or quality

fashion (扱い) [名] a manner or style of doing something

undergo (受ける) [動] experience or be subjected to

hardship (苦難) [名] something that is difficult to endure

slavery (奴隷) [名] the state of being a slave

待ちくたびれて、ついに彼らは、オズが彼らを苦難と奴隷の身に追いやった後で、こんなひどい扱いをすることに腹を立てました。

So the Scarecrow at last asked the green girl to take another message to Oz, saying if he did not let them in to see him at once they would call the Winged Monkeys to help them, and find out whether he kept his promises or not.

take (届ける) [動] carry or bring from one place to another

in (中に入る) [前] to or toward the inside of

find out (確かめる) [動] discover or notice

promise (約束) [名] a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that a particular thing will happen

そこでかかしはついに緑の少女に、オズにもう一度メッセージを届けるように頼み、もしすぐに会わせてくれなければ、翼のある猿を呼んで助けてもらい、約束を守るかどうか確かめると言いました。

When the Wizard was given this message he was so frightened that he sent word for them to come to the Throne Room at four minutes after nine o’clock the next morning.

be given (受け取る) [動] receive

send word (伝える) [動] send a message

nine o'clock (九時) [名] nine hours after midnight

魔法使いはこのメッセージを受け取ったとき、とても怖くなって、翌朝九時四分玉座の間に来るようにと伝えました。

He had once met the Winged Monkeys in the Land of the West, and he did not wish to meet them again.

again (二度と) [副] another time; once more

彼はかつて西の国で翼のある猿に会ったことがあり、二度と会いたくありませんでした。

The four travellers passed a sleepless night, each thinking of the gift Oz had promised to bestow on him.

sleepless (眠れぬ) [形] not able to sleep

thinking (考える) [動] direct one's mind toward someone or something; use one's mind actively to form connected ideas

gift (贈り物) [名] something that is given

四人の旅人は眠れぬ夜を過ごし、それぞれがオズが自分に授けると約束した贈り物のことを考えていました。

Dorothy fell asleep only once, and then she dreamed she was in Kansas, where Aunt Em was telling her how glad she was to have her little girl at home again.

dream (夢を見る) [動] have a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep

glad (嬉しい) [形] feeling or showing pleasure or contentment

ドロシーは一度だけ眠り、カンザスにいる夢を見ました。エムおばさんが、小さな女の子がまた家に戻ってきてどれほど嬉しいかを話していました。

Promptly at nine o’clock the next morning the green whiskered soldier came to them, and four minutes later they all went into the Throne Room of the Great Oz.

promptly (きっかり) [副] on time; punctually

whiskered (髭の) [形] having whiskers

four minutes later (四分後) [名] four minutes after the present time

Great Oz (大オズ) [名] a fictional character created by L. Frank Baum

翌朝九時きっかりに緑の髭の兵士がやってきて、四分後にはみんなで大オズの玉座の間に入りました。

Of course each one of them expected to see the Wizard in the shape he had taken before, and all were greatly surprised when they looked about and saw no one at all in the room.

each one (みんな) [名] every person in a group

shape (姿) [名] the external form, contours, or outline of someone or something

take (とる) [動] assume or adopt

もちろん、みんなが魔法使いに会えると思っていましたが、部屋を見回しても誰もいなくてびっくりしました。

They kept close to the door and closer to one another, for the stillness of the empty room was more dreadful than any of the forms they had seen Oz take.

keep close to (近くにいる) [動] stay near

close to (近くに) [副] near

stillness (静けさ) [名] the state of being still

彼らはドアの近くにいて、互いに近寄り合っていました。空の部屋の静けさは、オズが取ったどんな形よりも恐ろしかったからです。

Presently they heard a solemn Voice, seeming to come from somewhere near the top of the great dome, and it said, solemnly,

dome (ドーム) [名] a large, rounded, usually hemispherical structure forming a ceiling or roof

やがて、大きなドームの頂上近くのどこかから聞こえてくるような厳かな声が聞こえ、厳かにこう言いました。

“I am Oz, the Great and Terrible.

「私は偉大で恐ろしいオズだ。

Why do you seek me?”

なぜ私を探すのか?」

They looked again in every part of the room, and then, seeing no one, Dorothy asked,

look (見回す) [動] direct one's gaze in a specified direction

彼らは部屋のあらゆる場所をもう一度見回しましたが、誰も見えなかったので、ドロシーは尋ねました。

“Where are you?”

「どこにいるの?」

“I am everywhere,” answered the Voice, “but to the eyes of common mortals I am invisible.

common (普通の) [形] of or relating to the great majority of people

mortal (人間) [名] a human being

「私はどこにでもいる」と声が答えました。「しかし、普通の人間の目には見えない。

I will now seat myself upon my throne, that you may converse with me.”

seat oneself (座る) [動] sit down

converse (会話する) [動] talk with someone

私が玉座に座るので、私と会話できるだろう。」

Indeed, the Voice seemed just then to come straight from the throne itself;

実際、その声は玉座から直接来ているように思えました。

so they walked toward it and stood in a row while Dorothy said:

walk toward (歩き) [動] move at a regular and fairly slow pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once

stand in a row (並び) [動] be arranged in a straight line

彼らは玉座に向かって歩き、一列に並び、ドロシーが言いました。

“We have come to claim our promise, O Oz.”

「約束を果たしてもらいにきました、オズ様」

“What promise?” asked Oz.

「どんな約束だ?」オズは尋ねました。

“You promised to send me back to Kansas when the Wicked Witch was destroyed,” said the girl.

「あなたは、悪い魔女が滅ぼされたら私をカンザスへ送り返すと約束しました」と少女は言いました。

“And you promised to give me brains,” said the Scarecrow.

「そして、私に脳みそをくれると約束しました」かかしは言いました。

“And you promised to give me a heart,” said the Tin Woodman.

「そして、私に心をくれると約束しました」ブリキの木こりは言いました。

“And you promised to give me courage,” said the Cowardly Lion.

「そして、私に勇気をくれると約束しました」臆病なライオンは言いました。

“Is the Wicked Witch really destroyed?” asked the Voice, and Dorothy thought it trembled a little.

「悪い魔女は本当に滅ぼされたの?」声が尋ね、ドロシーはそれが少し震えているように思いました。

“Yes,” she answered, “I melted her with a bucket of water.”

「はい」彼女は答えました。「私はバケツの水で彼女を溶かしました。」

“Dear me,” said the Voice;

dear (まあ) [間] an expression of surprise, disappointment, or disgust

「まあ」声は言いました。

“how sudden! Well, come to me to-morrow, for I must have time to think it over.”

how sudden (なんて突然) [間] what a surprise

have time (時間がある) [動] have the time to do something

think over (よく考える) [動] consider carefully

「なんて突然! まあ、明日私のところに来なさい、私はそれをよく考える時間が必要なのだから。」

“You’ve had plenty of time already,” said the Tin Woodman, angrily.

plenty of (十分な) [形] more than enough

angrily (怒って) [副] in an angry manner

「もう十分時間があっただろう」ブリキの木こりは怒って言いました。

“We shan’t wait a day longer,” said the Scarecrow.

shan't (~しない) [助] shall not

「私たちは一日も待たない」かかしは言いました。

“You must keep your promises to us!” exclaimed Dorothy.

「あなたは私たちとの約束を守らなければならないよ!」ドロシーは叫びました。

The Lion thought it might be as well to frighten the Wizard, so he gave a large, loud roar, which was so fierce and dreadful that Toto jumped away from him in alarm and tipped over the screen that stood in a corner.

jump (飛び退く) [動] move suddenly and quickly

tip over (ひっくり返す) [動] cause to fall over

ライオンは魔法使いを怖がらせてもいいかもしれないと思ったので、大きくて大きな咆哮をあげました。それはとても激しくて恐ろしく、トトは驚いて彼から飛び退き、隅に立っていた衝立をひっくり返しました。

As it fell with a crash they looked that way, and the next moment all of them were filled with wonder.

それが音を立てて倒れたので、彼らはその方を向き、次の瞬間、彼らは皆驚きに満たされました。

For they saw, standing in just the spot the screen had hidden, a little old man, with a bald head and a wrinkled face, who seemed to be as much surprised as they were.

screen (衝立) [名] a movable partition

hide (隠す) [動] put or keep out of sight; conceal

old man (老人) [名] a man who is old

bald head (禿げた頭) [名] a head with no hair

wrinkled face (しわくちゃの顔) [名] a face with many wrinkles

as much as (同じくらい) [副] to the same extent or degree

彼らは、衝立が隠していた場所に立っている、彼らと同じくらい驚いているように見える、禿げた頭としわくちゃの顔をした小さな老人を見たのです。

The Tin Woodman, raising his axe, rushed toward the little man and cried out,

ブリキの木こりは斧を振り上げ、小さな男に向かって突進し、叫びました。

“Who are you?”

「あなたは誰ですか?」

“I am Oz, the Great and Terrible,” said the little man, in a trembling voice, “but don’t strike me—please don’t—and I’ll do anything you want me to.”

trembling (震える) [形] shaking or quivering

please (どうか) [副] used in polite requests

「私は偉大で恐ろしいオズです」と小さな男は震える声で言いました。「でも私を殴らないでください。殴らないでください。そうすれば私はあなたが望むことを何でもします。」

Our friends looked at him in surprise and dismay.

友人たちは驚きと狼狽で彼を見つめました。

“I thought Oz was a great Head,” said Dorothy.

「オズは偉大な頭だと思った」とドロシーは言いました。

“And I thought Oz was a lovely Lady,” said the Scarecrow.

「そして私はオズは素敵な女性だと思った」かかしは言いました。

“And I thought Oz was a terrible Beast,” said the Tin Woodman.

「そして私はオズは恐ろしい獣だと思った」ブリキの木こりは言いました。

“And I thought Oz was a Ball of Fire,” exclaimed the Lion.

「そして私はオズは火の玉だと思った」ライオンは叫びました。

“No; you are all wrong,” said the little man, meekly.

meekly (穏やかに) [副] in a quiet and gentle way

「いいえ、皆さん間違っています」小柄な男は穏やかに言いました。

“I have been making believe.”

make believe (信じ込ませる) [動] pretend that something is real or true

「私は信じ込ませてきたのです」

“Making believe!” cried Dorothy.

「信じ込ませてきた!」ドロシーは叫びました。

“Are you not a Great Wizard?”

「あなたは偉大な魔法使いではないのですか?」

“Hush, my dear,” he said.

hush (静かに) [動] be quiet

「静かに、私の愛しい人」彼は言いました。

“Don’t speak so loud, or you will be overheard—and I should be ruined.

overhear (聞こえてしまう) [動] hear something by chance

ruin (破滅する) [動] destroy or spoil something

「そんなに大きな声で話さないで、聞こえてしまうよ、そうしたら私は破滅してしまう。

I’m supposed to be a Great Wizard.”

be supposed to (はずである) [動] be expected to

私は偉大な魔法使いのはずなんだ。」

“And aren’t you?” she asked.

「そうではないのですか?」彼女は尋ねました。

“Not a bit of it, my dear;

not a bit of it (全然違う) [句] not at all

my dear (私の愛しい人) [名] a term of endearment

「全然違うよ、私の愛しい人。

I’m just a common man.”

私はただの普通の人間だよ。」

“You’re more than that,” said the Scarecrow, in a grieved tone;

tone (口調) [名] the general character of a place or period

「あなたはそれ以上です」とカカシは悲しげな口調で言いました。

“you’re a humbug.”

humbug (ペテン師) [名] a person who tries to deceive people by pretending to be something that they are not

「あなたはペテン師です。」

“Exactly so!” declared the little man, rubbing his hands together as if it pleased him;

「その通り!」と小さな男は喜んでいるかのように両手をこすり合わせながら宣言しました。

“I am a humbug.”

「私はペテン師です。」

“But this is terrible,” said the Tin Woodman;

「しかしこれはひどい」ブリキの木こりは言いました。

“how shall I ever get my heart?”

「どうしたら心臓を手に入れられるだろうか?」

“Or I my courage?” asked the Lion.

「あるいは私は勇気を?」ライオンは尋ねました。

“Or I my brains?” wailed the Scarecrow, wiping the tears from his eyes with his coat-sleeve.

sleeve (袖) [名] the part of a garment that covers your arm

「あるいは私は脳みそを?」かかしはコートの袖で目から涙をぬぐいながら嘆きました。

“My dear friends,” said Oz, “I pray you not to speak of these little things.

dear (親愛なる) [形] regarded with deep affection

「親愛なる友人たちよ」オズは言いました。「こんな些細なことは言わないでくれ。

Think of me, and the terrible trouble I’m in at being found out.”

私のことを考えてみろ、正体がばれてしまったら私は大変なことになるんだ。」

“Doesn’t anyone else know you’re a humbug?” asked Dorothy.

anyone else (誰も) [名] any other person

「あなたはペテン師だって誰も知らないの?」ドロシーは尋ねました。

“No one knows it but you four—and myself,” replied Oz.

myself (私) [代] I or me

「君たち4人と私以外は誰も知らない」オズは答えました。

“I have fooled everyone so long that I thought I should never be found out.

so long (長い間) [副] for a long time

be found out (ばれる) [動] be discovered or detected

「私は長い間みんなをだましてきたので、絶対にばれないだろうと思っていました。

It was a great mistake my ever letting you into the Throne Room.

let (通す) [動] allow to pass

君たちを玉座の間に通したのは大きな間違いだった。

Usually I will not see even my subjects, and so they believe I am something terrible.”

usually (普段は) [副] under normal conditions

subject (臣下) [名] a person who owes allegiance to a monarch or other ruler

普段は臣下でさえも会わないので、彼らは私が恐ろしい何かだと思っています。」

“But, I don’t understand,” said Dorothy, in bewilderment.

bewilderment (困惑) [名] the state of being confused or puzzled

「でも、わからないよ」ドロシーは困惑して言いました。

“How was it that you appeared to me as a great Head?”

appear (現れる) [動] come into sight; become visible

「どうして大きな頭として現れたの?」

“That was one of my tricks,” answered Oz.

trick (トリック) [名] a clever and skillful act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit

「それは私のトリックの1つです」オズは答えました。

“Step this way, please, and I will tell you all about it.”

step this way (こちらへどうぞ) [動] come this way

all about (全て) [名] everything about something

「こちらへどうぞ、全てをお話しします」

He led the way to a small chamber in the rear of the Throne Room, and they all followed him.

lead the way (案内する) [動] show the way to someone

chamber (部屋) [名] a room in a house or other building

rear (奥) [名] the back part of something

彼は玉座の間の奥にある小さな部屋に案内し、みんなが彼についていきました。

He pointed to one corner, in which lay the great Head, made out of many thicknesses of paper, and with a carefully painted face.

point to (指さす) [動] direct someone's attention to something

make out of (作る) [動] construct or create something from a particular material

paper (紙) [名] a material manufactured in thin sheets from the pressed pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing, drawing, or printing on, or as wrapping material

thickness (厚さ) [名] the distance between opposite sides of something

彼は1つの角を指さしました。そこには、何枚もの厚紙で作られ、顔が丁寧に描かれた大きな頭がありました。

“This I hung from the ceiling by a wire,” said Oz;

hang (吊るす) [動] be suspended or suspended from

wire (ワイヤー) [名] a metal strand or rod

「これをワイヤーで天井から吊るしました」オズは言いました。

“I stood behind the screen and pulled a thread, to make the eyes move and the mouth open.”

thread (糸) [名] a long, thin piece of cotton, nylon, or other material used in sewing or weaving

「私はスクリーンの後ろに立って糸を引っ張り、目が動いて口が開くようにしました」

“But how about the voice?” she enquired.

「でも声はどうしたの?」彼女は尋ねました。

“Oh, I am a ventriloquist,” said the little man, “and I can throw the sound of my voice wherever I wish;

ventriloquist (腹話術師) [名] a person who can speak or produce sounds so that they seem to come from a source other than the speaker

「ああ、私は腹話術師です」と小柄な男は言いました。「私は自分の声をどこにでも投げることができます。

so that you thought it was coming out of the Head.

come out of (出てくる) [動] move or travel from the inside of something to the outside

だからあなたはそれが頭から出ていると思ったのです。

Here are the other things I used to deceive you.”

deceive (欺く) [動] cause to believe something that is not true

これが私があなたを欺くために使った他のものです」

He showed the Scarecrow the dress and the mask he had worn when he seemed to be the lovely Lady;

show (見せる) [動] cause or allow to be seen

mask (マスク) [名] a covering for the face, typically worn as a disguise, or to protect the face

彼はかかしに見せた、美しい女性に見えた時のドレスとマスクを。

and the Tin Woodman saw that his terrible Beast was nothing but a lot of skins, sewn together, with slats to keep their sides out.

see (知る) [動] get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

skin (皮) [名] the outer layer of the body of a person or animal

sew (縫い合わせる) [動] join, fasten, or repair by making stitches with a needle and thread

slat (スラット) [名] a thin, narrow piece of wood, metal, or plastic

そしてブリキの木こりは、恐ろしい獣が、たくさんの皮を縫い合わせ、側面を広げるためにスラットを入れただけのものであることを知った。

As for the Ball of Fire, the false Wizard had hung that also from the ceiling.

false (偽の) [形] not true or genuine

火の玉については、偽の魔法使いは天井から吊るしていた。

It was really a ball of cotton, but when oil was poured upon it the ball burned fiercely.

cotton (綿) [名] a soft white fibrous substance that surrounds the seeds of a tropical and subtropical plant and is used as a textile fiber and in the manufacture of cottonseed oil

pour (注ぐ) [動] cause to flow in a stream

それは実際には綿の玉だったが、油を注ぐと激しく燃えた。

“Really,” said the Scarecrow, “you ought to be ashamed of yourself for being such a humbug.”

「本当に」かかしは言った、「あなたはそんなインチキをしていて恥ずかしくないのか」

“I am—I certainly am,” answered the little man sorrowfully;

「恥ずかしいよ、本当に恥ずかしい」小男は悲しそうに答えた。

“but it was the only thing I could do.

「でもそれが私にできる唯一のことだったんだ。

Sit down, please, there are plenty of chairs;

plenty (たくさん) [名] a large or sufficient amount or supply

座って、どうぞ、椅子はたくさんある。

and I will tell you my story.”

私の話をしよう」

So they sat down and listened while he told the following tale:

彼らは座って、彼が次のような話をするのを聞いた。

“I was born in Omaha—”

Omaha (オマハ) [名] the largest city in the state of Nebraska

「私はオマハで生まれた」

“Why, that isn’t very far from Kansas!” cried Dorothy.

「あら、カンザスからそんなに遠くないよね!」とドロシーは叫んだ。

“No; but it’s farther from here,” he said, shaking his head at her, sadly.

farther (遠い) [形] more distant

「そう、でもここからは遠いんだ」と彼は悲しそうに頭を振って言った。

“When I grew up I became a ventriloquist, and at that I was very well trained by a great master.

at that (そのとき) [副] at that time

train (訓練する) [動] teach a particular skill to

master (師匠) [名] a skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity

「私は大きくなると腹話術師になり、偉大な師匠にとてもよく訓練された。

I can imitate any kind of a bird or beast.”

imitate (真似する) [動] copy the actions, appearance, or mannerisms of

beast (動物) [名] an animal other than a human being

どんな鳥や動物の声でも真似できるんだ」

Here he mewed so like a kitten that Toto pricked up his ears and looked everywhere to see where she was.

mew (鳴く) [動] make the characteristic cry of a cat

kitten (子猫) [名] a young cat

prick up (立てる) [動] to raise or point upright

ここで彼は子猫のように鳴いたので、トトは耳を立てて、どこにいるのかと辺りを見回した。

“After a time,” continued Oz, “I tired of that, and became a balloonist.”

tire of (飽きる) [動] become bored with

balloonist (気球乗り) [名] a person who flies in a balloon

「しばらくして」とオズは続けた、「それに飽きて、気球乗りになった」

“What is that?” asked Dorothy.

「それは何?」とドロシーは尋ねた。

“A man who goes up in a balloon on circus day, so as to draw a crowd of people together and get them to pay to see the circus,” he explained.

go up (上がる) [動] move to a higher position

balloon (気球) [名] a small, thin rubber bag that is filled with air or gas and is used as a decoration or toy

circus (サーカス) [名] a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and other entertainers which gives performances, typically in a series of different places, in a large tent, in a series of different places

draw (集める) [動] attract or cause to come to a place

pay (払う) [動] give (money) in exchange for or as a price of something

「サーカスの日に、人を集めてサーカスを見るためにお金を払ってもらうために気球に乗る人のことだよ」と彼は説明した。

“Oh,” she said, “I know.”

「ああ」と彼女は言った、「わかった」

“Well, one day I went up in a balloon and the ropes got twisted, so that I couldn’t come down again.

get twisted (ねじれる) [動] become bent or curled

come down (降りる) [動] move from a higher to a lower position

「さて、ある日、気球に乗ってロープがねじれてしまい、降りられなくなってしまった。

It went way up above the clouds, so far that a current of air struck it and carried it many, many miles away.

so far (遠くまで) [副] to a great extent

current (気流) [名] a continuous flow of electricity or water

strike (ぶつかる) [動] come into forcible contact with

気球は雲の上まで上昇し、気流にぶつかって何マイルも遠くまで運ばれた。

For a day and a night I travelled through the air, and on the morning of the second day I awoke and found the balloon floating over a strange and beautiful country.

for a day and a night (一日一晩) [名] a period of 24 hours

on the morning of (の朝) [名] the period of a day from sunrise to noon

一日一晩空を旅して、二日目の朝目覚めると、気球が奇妙で美しい国の上を浮かんでいるのを見つけた。

“It came down gradually, and I was not hurt a bit.

gradually (ゆっくりと) [副] in a gradual manner

「気球はゆっくりと降りてきて、私は少しも怪我をしなかった。

But I found myself in the midst of a strange people, who, seeing me come from the clouds, thought I was a Great Wizard.

しかし、私は奇妙な人々の真ん中にいて、彼らは私が雲から降りてくるのを見て、私が偉大な魔法使いだと思った。

Of course I let them think so, because they were afraid of me, and promised to do anything I wished them to.

もちろん、私は彼らにそう思わせておくことにした。彼らは私を恐れ、私が望むことは何でもすると約束したからだ。

“Just to amuse myself, and keep the good people busy, I ordered them to build this City, and my Palace; and they did it all willingly and well.

well (うまく) [副] in a good or satisfactory manner

「ただ自分を楽しませ、善良な人々を忙しくさせるために、私は彼らにこの都市と私の宮殿を建てるように命じた。そして彼らは喜んでそれをすべてうまくやった。

Then I thought, as the country was so green and beautiful, I would call it the Emerald City, and to make the name fit better I put green spectacles on all the people, so that everything they saw was green.”

fit (ふさわしい) [形] suitable or appropriate

green spectacles (緑の眼鏡) [名] eyeglasses with green-tinted lenses

それから、この国はとても緑で美しいので、エメラルドの都と呼ぼうと思い、その名にふさわしく、すべての人に緑の眼鏡をかけさせて、目に映るものすべてが緑色に見えるようにしたのです」

“But isn’t everything here green?”

「でも、ここのすべてが緑色ではないのですか?」

asked Dorothy.

ドロシーは尋ねた。

“No more than in any other city,” replied Oz;

no more than (変わりません) [副] not more than; only

any other (他の) [形] some other; some additional

「他の都市と変わりません」とオズは答えた。

“but when you wear green spectacles, why of course everything you see looks green to you.

look (見える) [動] be directed or turned toward

「しかし、緑の眼鏡をかけると、もちろん目に映るものすべてが緑色に見えるのです。

The Emerald City was built a great many years ago, for I was a young man when the balloon brought me here, and I am a very old man now.

エメラルドの都は、何年も前に建てられました。気球でここに来たのは若い頃で、今ではすっかり年老いてしまいました。

But my people have worn green glasses on their eyes so long that most of them think it really is an Emerald City, and it certainly is a beautiful place, abounding in jewels and precious metals, and every good thing that is needed to make one happy.

long (長い間) [形] having or being of great physical length

most (ほとんど) [限] the majority of

abound (豊富にある) [動] be plentiful or very common

precious metal (貴金属) [名] a metal that is considered to be valuable

しかし、私の国民は長い間緑の眼鏡をかけてきたので、ほとんどの人はここが本当にエメラルドの都だと思っています。確かにここは美しい場所で、宝石や貴金属、そして人を幸せにするために必要なあらゆる良いものが豊富にあります。

I have been good to the people, and they like me;

be good to (親切にする) [動] be kind to

like (好く) [動] be fond of; be pleased with

私は人々に親切にしてきたし、彼らは私を好いている。

but ever since this Palace was built I have shut myself up and would not see any of them.

shut oneself up (閉じこもる) [動] to stay in a place and not go out

would not (しませんでした) [助] be unwilling to

しかし、この宮殿が建てられて以来、私は閉じこもってしまい、誰にも会いませんでした。

“One of my greatest fears was the Witches, for while I had no magical powers at all I soon found out that the Witches were really able to do wonderful things.

magical (魔法の) [形] relating to or using supernatural forces

「私が最も恐れていたのは魔女たちでした。私には魔法の力が全くなかったのですが、魔女たちは本当に素晴らしいことができることをすぐに知ったのです。

There were four of them in this country, and they ruled the people who live in the North and South and East and West.

この国には四人の魔女がいて、北と南と東と西に住む人々を支配していました。

Fortunately, the Witches of the North and South were good, and I knew they would do me no harm;

do harm (害を及ぼす) [動] cause damage or injury to

幸いにも、北と南の魔女は善良で、私に害を及ぼすことはないだろうとわかっていました。

but the Witches of the East and West were terribly wicked, and had they not thought I was more powerful than they themselves, they would surely have destroyed me.

terribly (ひどく) [副] to a very great degree

had (もし) [助] used to introduce a condition

not (なければ) [副] used to express negation

thought (思う) [動] have an opinion about something

しかし、東と西の魔女はひどく邪悪で、私が自分たちよりも強いと思わなければ、きっと私を滅ぼしていたでしょう。

As it was, I lived in deadly fear of them for many years;

live in (暮らす) [動] to have as one's home

for many years (長年) [副] for a long time

実際、私は長年彼女たちを恐れて暮らしていました。

so you can imagine how pleased I was when I heard your house had fallen on the Wicked Witch of the East.

だから、あなたの家が東の邪悪な魔女の上に落ちたと聞いたとき、私がどれほど喜んだか想像できるでしょう。

When you came to me I was willing to promise anything if you would only do away with the other Witch; but, now that you have melted her, I am ashamed to say that I cannot keep my promises.”

be willing to (喜んで〜する) [動] be ready, eager, or prepared to do something

do away with (倒す) [動] abolish or get rid of

be ashamed to (恥ずかしい) [動] be too embarrassed or ashamed to do something

あなたが私のところに来たとき、私はあなたがもう一人の魔女を倒してくれるなら何でも約束するつもりでした。しかし、あなたが彼女を溶かしてしまった今、私は約束を守ることができないと言うのは恥ずかしいことです。」

“I think you are a very bad man,” said Dorothy.

「あなたはとても悪い人だと思います」とドロシーは言った。

“Oh, no, my dear;

「ああ、いいえ、私の愛しい人。

I’m really a very good man;

私は本当にとても良い人です。

but I’m a very bad Wizard, I must admit.”

しかし、私はとても悪い魔法使いだと認めざるを得ません。」

“Can’t you give me brains?” asked the Scarecrow.

「私に脳みそをくれませんか?」かかしは尋ねた。

“You don’t need them.

「あなたには必要ありません。

You are learning something every day.

あなたは毎日何かを学んでいます。

A baby has brains, but it doesn’t know much.

赤ちゃんは脳みそを持っていますが、あまり知りません。

Experience is the only thing that brings knowledge, and the longer you are on earth the more experience you are sure to get.”

experience (経験) [名] practical contact with and observation of facts or events

knowledge (知識) [名] information and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject

earth (地球) [名] the planet on which we live

longer (長いほど) [形] having a great or greater length

more (より多くの) [形] a greater or additional amount or degree

経験だけが知識をもたらすものであり、あなたが地球にいる時間が長ければ長いほど、より多くの経験を得ることができます。」

“That may all be true,” said the Scarecrow, “but I shall be very unhappy unless you give me brains.”

「それはすべて本当かもしれない」とカカシは言った、「しかし、あなたが私に脳みそをくれなければ、私はとても不幸になるでしょう。」

The false Wizard looked at him carefully.

偽の魔法使いは彼を注意深く見た。

“Well,” he said, with a sigh, “I’m not much of a magician, as I said;

「さて」と彼はため息をつきながら言った、「私が言ったように、私はあまり魔法使いではありません。

but if you will come to me to-morrow morning, I will stuff your head with brains.

しかし、明日の朝私のところに来てくれるなら、あなたの頭に脳みそを詰め込んであげましょう。

I cannot tell you how to use them, however;

use (使い方) [名] the action of using something or the state of being used

しかし、それらの使い方については教えられない。

you must find that out for yourself.”

for oneself (自分で) [副] without help from others

自分で見つけ出さなければならない。」

“Oh, thank you—thank you!” cried the Scarecrow.

「ああ、ありがとう、ありがとう!」かかしは叫んだ。

“I’ll find a way to use them, never fear!”

「それらの使い方を見つけ出すよ、心配するな!」

“But how about my courage?” asked the Lion, anxiously.

「でも、私の勇気はどうなるの?」ライオンは心配そうに尋ねた。

“You have plenty of courage, I am sure,” answered Oz.

「あなたには十分な勇気がある、私は確信している」オズは答えた。

“All you need is confidence in yourself.

confidence (自信) [名] a feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities

「あなたに必要なのは自信だけだ。

There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger.

危険に直面した時に恐れない生き物はいない。

True courage is in facing danger when you are afraid, and that kind of courage you have in plenty.”

plenty (十分) [名] a state or condition of abundance

真の勇気とは、恐れている時に危険に直面することであり、あなたにはそのような勇気が十分にある。」

“Perhaps I have, but I’m scared just the same,” said the Lion.

「たぶんそうかもしれないが、それでも怖い」ライオンは言った。

“I shall really be very unhappy unless you give me the sort of courage that makes one forget he is afraid.”

sort (種類) [名] a category of things or people having similar characteristics

「恐れていることを忘れさせるような勇気をくれなければ、本当にとても不幸になる。」

“Very well; I will give you that sort of courage to-morrow,” replied Oz.

「とても良い。明日、あなたにそのような勇気を与えよう」とオズは答えた。

“How about my heart?” asked the Tin Woodman.

how about (はどうですか) [句] what do you think of

「私の心はどうですか?」ブリキの木こりは尋ねた。

“Why, as for that,” answered Oz, “I think you are wrong to want a heart.

「なぜ、それについては」とオズは答えた、「あなたは心を欲しがるのは間違っていると思う。

It makes most people unhappy.

people (人) [名] a human being

それはほとんどの人を不幸にする。

If you only knew it, you are in luck not to have a heart.”

luck (幸運) [名] success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions

あなたがそれを知っているだけなら、あなたは心がないのは幸運だ。」

“That must be a matter of opinion,” said the Tin Woodman.

opinion (意見) [名] a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

「それは意見の問題に違いない」とブリキの木こりは言った。

“For my part, I will bear all the unhappiness without a murmur, if you will give me the heart.”

murmur (不平) [名] a low continuous sound

「私としては、もしあなたが私に心をくれるなら、私は不平を言わずにすべての不幸に耐える。」

“Very well,” answered Oz meekly.

「とても良い」とオズは素直に答えた。

“Come to me to-morrow and you shall have a heart.

「明日私のところに来なさい。そうすればあなたは心を持つだろう。

I have played Wizard for so many years that I may as well continue the part a little longer.”

play (演じる) [動] act out the part of

for so many years (長年) [副] for a long time

a little longer (もう少し) [副] for a short time

私は長年魔法使いを演じてきたので、もう少しその役を続けようと思う。」

“And now,” said Dorothy, “how am I to get back to Kansas?”

「それでは」とドロシーは言った、「どうやってカンザスに戻ればいいの?」

“We shall have to think about that,” replied the little man.

「それについては考えなければならない」と小男は答えた。

“Give me two or three days to consider the matter and I’ll try to find a way to carry you over the desert.

give (くれ) [動] transfer possession of something to someone

two or three days (2、3日) [名] a period of time

matter (件) [名] a subject or situation that is being dealt with or considered

「その件について考える時間を2、3日くれれば、砂漠を越える方法を見つけよう。

In the meantime you shall all be treated as my guests, and while you live in the Palace my people will wait upon you and obey your slightest wish.

in the meantime (その間) [副] during the intervening period of time

be treated as (として扱われる) [動] be dealt with in a specified way

guest (客) [名] a person who is invited to visit someone's home

live in (住む) [動] have as one's permanent home

wish (望み) [名] a desire or hope for something

その間、皆さんは私の客として扱われ、宮殿に住んでいる間は私の家来が皆さんに仕え、どんな些細な望みにも従うでしょう。

There is only one thing I ask in return for my help—such as it is.

私の助けに対して求めるのはただ一つだけです。

You must keep my secret and tell no one I am a humbug.”

humbug (いかさま師) [名] a person who deceives others by pretense

私の秘密を守り、私がいかさま師だということを誰にも言ってはいけない。」

They agreed to say nothing of what they had learned, and went back to their rooms in high spirits.

say nothing of (何も言わない) [動] not to mention

learn (知る) [動] get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

彼らは知ったことを何も言わないと約束し、上機嫌で部屋に戻った。

Even Dorothy had hope that “The Great and Terrible Humbug,” as she called him, would find a way to send her back to Kansas, and if he did she was willing to forgive him everything.

Great and Terrible Humbug (偉大で恐ろしいいかさま師) [名] a phrase used by Dorothy to describe the Wizard of Oz

do (そうしたら) [動] perform an action

forgive (許す) [動] stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake

ドロシーでさえ、彼女が呼ぶところの「偉大で恐ろしいいかさま師」が彼女をカンザスへ送り返す方法を見つけてくれるだろうという希望を抱いており、もし彼がそうしたら、彼女は彼のすべてを喜んで許すつもりだった。

16: THE MAGIC ART OF THE GREAT HUMBUG

16 (16) [他] the number 16

16:大いかさま師の魔法

Next morning the Scarecrow said to his friends:

翌朝、かかしは仲間たちに言った。

“Congratulate me. I am going to Oz to get my brains at last.

congratulate (祝う) [動] express praise or admiration for an achievement

「お祝いしてくれ。ついにオズに行って脳みそをもらうんだ。

When I return I shall be as other men are.”

return (帰る) [動] go or come back to a place

be as (~のようになる) [動] be the same as

帰ってきたら、他の人と同じになるんだ。」

“I have always liked you as you were,” said Dorothy simply.

as (そのままで) [接] in the same way that

「私はいつもあなたをそのままで好きだったよ」とドロシーは単純に言った。

“It is kind of you to like a Scarecrow,” he replied.

「かかしを好きになってくれてありがとう」と彼は答えた。

“But surely you will think more of me when you hear the splendid thoughts my new brain is going to turn out.”

think more of (もっと考える) [動] have a higher opinion of

splendid (素晴らしい) [形] magnificent; impressive

turn out (出す) [動] produce or make

「でも、私の新しい脳みそが出す素晴らしい考えを聞いたら、きっと私のことをもっと考えてくれるだろう。」

Then he said good-bye to them all in a cheerful voice and went to the Throne Room, where he rapped upon the door.

cheerful (陽気な) [形] happy and positive

それから彼は陽気な声でみんなに別れを告げて玉座の間に行き、そこでドアをノックした。

“Come in,” said Oz.

「お入りなさい」とオズは言った。

The Scarecrow went in and found the little man sitting down by the window, engaged in deep thought.

engage in (従事する) [動] be involved in

deep thought (深い考え) [名] a state of mental concentration

かかしは中に入り、窓のそばに座って深く考え込んでいる小柄な男を見つけた。

“I have come for my brains,” remarked the Scarecrow, a little uneasily.

come for (取りに来る) [動] come to get

uneasily (不安そうに) [副] in an anxious or nervous way

「脳みそを取りに来ました」とかかしは少し不安そうに言った。

“Oh, yes; sit down in that chair, please,” replied Oz.

「ああ、そうでしたね、どうぞあの椅子に座ってください」とオズは答えた。

“You must excuse me for taking your head off, but I shall have to do it in order to put your brains in their proper place.”

excuse (許す) [動] forgive

proper (正しい) [形] correct

「頭を外させてもらうが、脳みそを正しい場所に入れる為にはそうしなければならない」

“That’s all right,” said the Scarecrow.

all right (構いません) [副] satisfactory; acceptable

「構いません」かかしは言った。

“You are quite welcome to take my head off, as long as it will be a better one when you put it on again.”

put on (付ける) [動] attach or fasten to

「頭を外すのは歓迎します、また付けた時にもっと良いものになるなら」

So the Wizard unfastened his head and emptied out the straw.

unfasten (外す) [動] undo the fastening of

そこで魔法使いは頭を外して、わらを空にした。

Then he entered the back room and took up a measure of bran, which he mixed with a great many pins and needles.

back room (奥の部屋) [名] a room at the back of a building

take up (取り出す) [動] pick up

bran (ふすま) [名] the outer layers of cereal grain

mix (混ぜる) [動] combine or blend together

needle (針) [名] a small, thin, sharp-pointed piece of metal with a hole at one end

それから奥の部屋に入り、ふすまを計り取って、たくさんのピンや針と混ぜた。

Having shaken them together thoroughly, he filled the top of the Scarecrow’s head with the mixture and stuffed the rest of the space with straw, to hold it in place.

shake together (混ぜ合わせる) [動] mix together by shaking

thoroughly (よく) [副] completely or fully

mixture (混合物) [名] a substance made by mixing other substances together

space (空間) [名] the area or distance between or around things

hold in place (動かないようにする) [動] keep something in a particular position

それをよく混ぜ合わせ、かかしの頭のてっぺんにその混合物を入れ、残りの空間にわらを詰めて、動かないようにした。

When he had fastened the Scarecrow’s head on his body again he said to him,

かかしの頭を体に付け直すと、魔法使いは言った。

“Hereafter you will be a great man, for I have given you a lot of bran-new brains.”

「これからは偉い人になるだろう、なぜなら、私はあなたにたくさんの新しい脳みそを与えたからだ」

The Scarecrow was both pleased and proud at the fulfillment of his greatest wish, and having thanked Oz warmly he went back to his friends.

fulfillment (叶ったこと) [名] the achievement of something desired or promised

かかしは、自分の最大の願いが叶ったことを喜び、誇りに思い、オズに心から感謝して、仲間のもとへ戻っていった。

Dorothy looked at him curiously.

ドロシーは不思議そうに彼を見た。

His head was quite bulging out at the top with brains.

bulge (膨らむ) [動] swell or protrude

彼の頭は脳みそでてっぺんがかなり膨らんでいた。

“How do you feel?” she asked.

how (どんな) [副] to what extent or degree

「どんな感じ?」と彼女は尋ねた。

“I feel wise, indeed,” he answered earnestly.

「本当に賢くなった気がする」と彼は真剣に答えた。

“When I get used to my brains I shall know everything.”

get used to (慣れる) [動] become familiar with through use or experience

「脳みそに慣れたら、何でもわかるようになるだろう」

“Why are those needles and pins sticking out of your head?” asked the Tin Woodman.

「なぜ頭から針やピンが突き出ているの?」ブリキの木こりは尋ねた。

“That is proof that he is sharp,” remarked the Lion.

「それは彼が鋭い証拠だ」とライオンは言った。

“Well, I must go to Oz and get my heart,” said the Woodman.

「さて、私はオズに行って心臓を手に入れる必要がある」と木こりは言った。

So he walked to the Throne Room and knocked at the door.

そこで彼は玉座の間まで歩いて行き、ドアをノックした。

“Come in,” called Oz, and the Woodman entered and said,

call (呼び) [動] say in a loud voice

「お入り」とオズが呼び、木こりは中に入って言った。

“I have come for my heart.”

「心臓を取りに来ました」

“Very well,” answered the little man.

「とても良い」と小さな男は答えた。

“But I shall have to cut a hole in your breast, so I can put your heart in the right place.

cut a hole (穴を開ける) [動] make a hole in something

breast (胸) [名] the front of the human body between the neck and the abdomen

right place (正しい場所) [名] the correct location

「しかし、私はあなたの胸に穴を開けなければならない、そうすれば私はあなたの心臓を正しい場所に置くことができる。

I hope it won’t hurt you.”

痛くないといいけど」

“Oh, no;” answered the Woodman.

no (大丈夫) [副] not at all; to no extent

「ああ、大丈夫」木こりは答えた。

“I shall not feel it at all.”

「私は全く感じないだろう」

So Oz brought a pair of tinner’s shears and cut a small, square hole in the left side of the Tin Woodman’s breast.

shear (はさみ) [名] a cutting tool with two blades

cut (開ける) [動] make an opening in

square (四角い) [形] having four equal sides and four right angles

side (側) [名] a position to the left or right of an object

そこでオズはブリキ職人のはさみを一本持ってきて、ブリキの木こりの胸の左側に小さな四角い穴を開けた。

Then, going to a chest of drawers, he took out a pretty heart, made entirely of silk and stuffed with sawdust.

chest of drawers (引き出しのついた箱) [名] a piece of furniture with drawers

entirely (全部) [副] completely

それから、引き出しのついた箱のところへ行き、きれいな心臓を取り出した。それは全部絹でできていて、おがくずが詰まっていた。

“Isn’t it a beauty?” he asked.

「きれいだろう?」と彼は尋ねた。

“It is, indeed!” replied the Woodman, who was greatly pleased.

「本当にきれいだ!」と木こりは答え、とても喜んだ。

“But is it a kind heart?”

「でも、それは優しい心臓かな?」

“Oh, very!” answered Oz.

「ああ、とても優しいよ!」とオズは答えた。

He put the heart in the Woodman’s breast and then replaced the square of tin, soldering it neatly together where it had been cut.

replace (元に戻す) [動] put something back in its original place

square (四角い板) [名] a shape with four equal sides and four right angles

solder (溶接する) [動] join two pieces of metal together by melting

彼は木こりの胸に心臓を入れ、それからブリキの四角い板を元に戻し、切った部分をきれいに溶接した。

“There,” said he;

「ほら」と彼は言った。

“now you have a heart that any man might be proud of.

be proud of (誇れる) [動] be pleased with oneself or with one's achievements

「これで君は誰もが誇れる心臓を手に入れた。

I’m sorry I had to put a patch on your breast, but it really couldn’t be helped.”

put a patch on (継ぎ当てをする) [動] to repair a hole in something by sewing a piece of material over it

be sorry (残念だ) [動] to feel regret or guilt

couldn't be helped (仕方がない) [動] to be unavoidable

胸に継ぎ当てをしなければならなかったことは残念だが、本当に仕方がないことだ。」

“Never mind the patch,” exclaimed the happy Woodman.

never mind (気にしないで) [動] do not worry about

「継ぎ当ては気にしないで」と幸せな木こりは叫んだ。

“I am very grateful to you, and shall never forget your kindness.”

「とても感謝しています。あなたの親切を決して忘れません。」

“Don’t speak of it,” replied Oz.

speak of (言う) [動] talk about

「お礼なんて」とオズは答えた。

Then the Tin Woodman went back to his friends, who wished him every joy on account of his good fortune.

wish (祝福する) [動] feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that is not easily attainable

good fortune (幸運) [名] success or luck in life or in a particular affair

それからブリキの木こりは友達のところに戻り、友達は彼の幸運を祝福した。

The Lion now walked to the Throne Room

ライオンは玉座の間まで歩いて行った。

and knocked at the door.

そしてドアをノックした。

“Come in,” said Oz.

「お入り」とオズは言った。

“I have come for my courage,” announced the Lion, entering the room.

announce (言った) [動] make a public and typically formal statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention

「勇気をもらいに来た」とライオンは部屋に入りながら言った。

“Very well,” answered the little man;

「とても良い」と小さな男は答えた。

“I will get it for you.”

「あなたのためにそれを手に入れよう」

He went to a cupboard and reaching up to a high shelf took down a square green bottle, the contents of which he poured into a green-gold dish, beautifully carved.

take down (取り出す) [動] remove from a high position

bottle (瓶) [名] a container, typically made of glass or plastic and with a narrow neck, used for storing liquids

彼は食器棚に行き、高い棚に手を伸ばして四角い緑の瓶を取り出し、その中身を美しく彫られた緑金色の皿に注いだ。

Placing this before the Cowardly Lion, who sniffed at it as if he did not like it, the Wizard said,

sniff (嗅ぐ) [動] draw air into the nose with a sharp audible intake

like (気に入る) [動] find agreeable or attractive

それを臆病なライオンの前に置くと、ライオンは気に入らないかのようにそれを嗅ぎ、魔法使いは言った。

“Drink.”

「飲め」

“What is it?” asked the Lion.

「これは何?」とライオンは尋ねた。

“Well,” answered Oz, “if it were inside of you, it would be courage.

「そう」とオズは答えた。「もしそれがあなたの中にあったら、勇気になる。

You know, of course, that courage is always inside one;

勇気はいつも自分の中にあることを知っているだろう。

so that this really cannot be called courage until you have swallowed it.

だから、これを飲み込むまでは、これは勇気とは呼べない。

Therefore I advise you to drink it as soon as possible.”

advise (勧める) [動] give advice to

だから、できるだけ早く飲むように勧める。」

The Lion hesitated no longer, but drank till the dish was empty.

hesitate (ためらう) [動] be uncertain about what to do

ライオンはためらうことなく、皿が空になるまで飲んだ。

“How do you feel now?” asked Oz.

「今どんな気持ち?」とオズは尋ねた。

“Full of courage,” replied the Lion, who went joyfully back to his friends to tell them of his good fortune.

joyfully (喜んで) [副] in a happy way

「勇気でいっぱいだ」とライオンは答え、喜んで友達のところに戻り、幸運を告げた。

Oz, left to himself, smiled to think of his success in giving the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman and the Lion exactly what they thought they wanted.

leave to oneself (一人になる) [動] be alone

exactly (正確に) [副] in a precise and accurate manner

オズは一人になると、かかしとブリキの木こりとライオンに彼らが欲しいと思っているものを正確に与えることに成功したことを思い出して微笑んだ。

“How can I help being a humbug,” he said, “when all these people make me do things that everybody knows can’t be done?

help (~せずにはいられない) [動] to make it easier for someone to do something

all these people (みんな) [名] a large number of people

know (わかっている) [動] to be aware of

can't be done (できない) [動] to be impossible to do

「どうしたらペテン師にならずに済むんだ」と彼は言った。「みんなが私にできないとわかっていることをさせるんだもの。

It was easy to make the Scarecrow and the Lion and the Woodman happy, because they imagined I could do anything.

かかしとライオンと木こりを幸せにするのは簡単だった。彼らは私が何でもできると想像していたからだ。

But it will take more than imagination to carry Dorothy back to Kansas, and I’m sure I don’t know how it can be done.”

imagination (想像力) [名] the ability to form new images and ideas in the mind

I don’t know (わからない) [動] be not aware of

でもドロシーをカンザスまで連れ帰るには想像力以上のものが必要だ。どうやったらできるかわからない。」

17: HOW THE BALLOON WAS LAUNCHED

17 (17) [他] the natural number following 16 and preceding 18

launch (打ち上げ) [動] set (a boat) in motion by pushing it or allowing it to roll into the water

17:気球の打ち上げ

For three days Dorothy heard nothing from Oz.

for three days (三日間) [名] a period of three days

三日間ドロシーはオズから何も聞かなかった。

These were sad days for the little girl, although her friends were all quite happy and contented.

these (この) [形] the ones that are here

contented (満足している) [形] happy and satisfied

友達はみんなとても幸せで満足していたが、この少女にとっては悲しい日々だった。

The Scarecrow told them there were wonderful thoughts in his head;

かかしは頭の中に素晴らしい考えがあると言った。

but he would not say what they were because he knew no one could understand them but himself.

would not say (言わなかった) [動] refuse to say

しかし、自分以外には誰も理解できないとわかっていたので、それが何であるかは言わなかった。

When the Tin Woodman walked about he felt his heart rattling around in his breast;

walk about (歩き回る) [動] walk around

rattle (ガタガタ鳴る) [動] make a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds

ブリキの木こりが歩き回ると、胸の中で心臓がガタガタ鳴るのを感じた。

and he told Dorothy he had discovered it to be a kinder and more tender heart than the one he had owned when he was made of flesh.

discover (わかる) [動] find out or notice

tender (柔らかい) [形] not hard or firm to the touch; soft

そしてドロシーに、肉でできていた頃に持っていた心よりも優しくて柔らかい心だとわかった、と言った。

The Lion declared he was afraid of nothing on earth, and would gladly face an army or a dozen of the fierce Kalidahs.

army (軍隊) [名] an organized military force equipped for fighting on land

ライオンは、この世で何も恐れていないと宣言し、軍隊や12匹の凶暴なカリダに喜んで立ち向かうだろうと言った。

Thus each of the little party was satisfied except Dorothy, who longed more than ever to get back to Kansas.

long (たまらない) [動] to feel a strong desire or wish for something

more than ever (これまで以上に) [副] to a greater extent than ever before

こうして、ドロシーを除いて小さな一行のそれぞれが満足した。ドロシーはこれまで以上にカンザスに戻りたくてたまらなかった。

On the fourth day, to her great joy, Oz sent for her, and when she entered the Throne Room he greeted her pleasantly:

on the fourth day (四日目には) [名] the fourth day of the week

to her great joy (彼女にとってとても嬉しいことに) [名] a feeling of great pleasure or happiness

when she entered (彼女が入ると) [接] at the time that

pleasantly (愛想よく) [副] in a pleasant way

四日目には、彼女にとってとても嬉しいことに、オズが彼女を呼び、彼女が玉座の間に入ると、彼は彼女に愛想よく挨拶した。

“Sit down, my dear;

「座りなさい、お嬢さん。

I think I have found the way to get you out of this country.”

get (出す) [動] cause to move or be taken from one place to another

君をこの国から出す方法を見つけたと思う」

“And back to Kansas?” she asked eagerly.

「そしてカンザスに戻れるの?」と彼女は熱心に尋ねた。

“Well, I’m not sure about Kansas,” said Oz;

「うーん、カンザスについてはよくわからない」とオズは言った。

“for I haven’t the faintest notion which way it lies.

haven't (持っていない) [助] not have

the faintest (全く) [形] very slight or indistinct

notion (考え) [名] a general understanding

which way (どこ) [名] the direction in which something lies or points

「というのも、カンザスがどこにあるか全くわからないんだ。

But the first thing to do is to cross the desert, and then it should be easy to find your way home.”

でも、まず最初にすることは砂漠を横断することだ。そうすれば、家への道を見つけるのは簡単なはずだ」

“How can I cross the desert?” she enquired.

「どうやって砂漠を横断すればいいの?」と彼女は尋ねた。

“Well, I’ll tell you what I think,” said the little man.

「さて、私の考えを話そう」と小さな男は言った。

“You see, when I came to this country it was in a balloon.

you see (ほら) [間] used to introduce a statement or explanation

「ほら、私がこの国に来たのは気球に乗ってだった。

You also came through the air, being carried by a cyclone.

come through (飛んで来る) [動] arrive or reach a destination

あなたも空を飛んで来た、竜巻に運ばれて。

So I believe the best way to get across the desert will be through the air.

get across (横断する) [動] travel across

だから砂漠を横断する一番いい方法は空を飛ぶことだと思う。

Now, it is quite beyond my powers to make a cyclone;

quite (到底) [副] to the utmost or most absolute extent or degree

beyond (越えて) [前] on or to the farther side of

make (起こす) [動] cause to happen or exist

さて、竜巻を起こすのは私の力では到底無理だ。

but I’ve been thinking the matter over, and I believe I can make a balloon.”

think over (考える) [動] to consider carefully

でもこの件について考えてきたし、気球なら作れると思う。」

“How?” asked Dorothy.

「どうやって?」ドロシーは尋ねた。

“A balloon,” said Oz, “is made of silk, which is coated with glue to keep the gas in it.

glue (糊) [名] a sticky substance used to stick objects or materials together

gas (ガス) [名] a substance that has no fixed shape and yields easily to pressure

「気球は」オズは言った、「絹でできていて、ガスを中に閉じ込めておくために糊で覆われている。

I have plenty of silk in the Palace, so it will be no trouble for us to make the balloon.

宮殿には絹が沢山あるから、気球を作るのは問題ない。

But in all this country there is no gas to fill the balloon with, to make it float.”

でもこの国には気球を浮かべるために気球に入れるガスがない。」

“If it won’t float,” remarked Dorothy, “it will be of no use to us.”

of no use (役に立たない) [形] not useful or helpful

「浮かばなければ」ドロシーは言った、「私たちには役に立たない。」

“True,” answered Oz.

「その通り」オズは答えた。

“But there is another way to make it float, which is to fill it with hot air.

「でも浮かべる方法がもう一つあって、それは熱い空気で満たすことだ。

Hot air isn’t as good as gas, for if the air should get cold the balloon would come down in the desert, and we should be lost.”

hot air (熱い空気) [名] air that is hot

as good as (ほど良くはない) [副] to the same degree or extent

get cold (冷える) [動] become cold

be lost (迷子になる) [動] fail to find one's way

熱い空気はガスほど良くはない、なぜなら空気が冷えたら気球は砂漠に落ちて、私たちは迷子になるだろう。」

“We!” exclaimed the girl;

「私たち!」少女は叫んだ。

“are you going with me?”

「私と一緒に行くの?」

“Yes, of course,” replied Oz.

「もちろん」オズは答えた。

“I am tired of being such a humbug.

be tired of (飽き飽きだ) [動] be bored with

「こんなインチキにはもう飽き飽きだ。

If I should go out of this Palace my people would soon discover I am not a Wizard, and then they would be vexed with me for having deceived them.

people (国民) [名] the inhabitants of a country

もし私がこの宮殿から出たら、私の国民はすぐに私が魔法使いではないことを発見し、彼らを欺いたことで私に腹を立てるだろう。

So I have to stay shut up in these rooms all day, and it gets tiresome.

shut up (閉じこもる) [動] be or remain in a place

get (なる) [動] become

だから私は一日中この部屋に閉じこもっていなければならないし、それは退屈になる。

I’d much rather go back to Kansas with you and be in a circus again.”

君と一緒にカンザスに戻って、またサーカス団に入る方がずっといい。」

“I shall be glad to have your company,” said Dorothy.

company (あなた) [名] a guest or guests

「あなたと一緒ならうれしいよ」ドロシーは言った。

“Thank you,” he answered.

「ありがとう」と彼は答えた。

“Now, if you will help me sew the silk together, we will begin to work on our balloon.”

「さて、絹を縫い合わせるのを手伝ってくれたら、気球に取り掛かろう。」

So Dorothy took a needle and thread, and as fast as Oz cut the strips of silk into proper shape the girl sewed them neatly together.

as fast as (するとすぐに) [接] at the same time that

strip (布) [名] a long, narrow piece of cloth or other material

proper (適当な) [形] of the required type or standard

neatly (きれいに) [副] in a tidy, organized, or efficient way

together (合わせる) [副] with or near each other in time, space, or position

そこでドロシーは針と糸を取り、オズが絹の布を適当な形に切ると、少女はそれをきれいに縫い合わせた。

First there was a strip of light green silk, then a strip of dark green and then a strip of emerald green;

light green (薄緑) [形] a light shade of green

dark green (濃い緑) [形] a dark shade of green

emerald green (エメラルドグリーン) [形] a bright green color like that of an emerald

最初は薄緑の絹の布、次に濃い緑の布、そしてエメラルドグリーンの布だった。

for Oz had a fancy to make the balloon in different shades of the color about them.

have a fancy to (したいと思っている) [動] have a desire or inclination to

オズは気球を周囲の色の異なる色合いで作りたいと思っていたからだ。

It took three days to sew all the strips together, but when it was finished they had a big bag of green silk more than twenty feet long.

three days (三日) [名] a period of three days

finish (完成する) [動] bring to an end

bag (袋) [名] a container made of flexible material with an opening at the top

more than (以上の) [形] greater in number or amount than

twenty feet (二十フィート) [名] a unit of length equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meter

すべての布を縫い合わせるのに三日かかったが、完成した時には長さ二十フィート以上の緑の絹の大きな袋ができていた。

Then Oz painted it on the inside with a coat of thin glue, to make it air-tight, after which he announced that the balloon was ready.

coat (塗る) [名] a layer of a substance covering a surface

thin (薄い) [形] having opposite surfaces or sides close together

air-tight (気密) [形] not allowing air to pass through

それからオズは気密にするために内側に薄い糊を塗り、気球の準備ができたと告げた。

“But we must have a basket to ride in,” he said.

「でも乗るためのかごが必要だ」と彼は言った。

So he sent the soldier with the green whiskers for a big clothes basket, which he fastened with many ropes to the bottom of the balloon.

whiskers (ひげ) [名] a long projecting hair or bristle growing from the face or snout of an animal

clothes basket (洗濯かご) [名] a basket for carrying laundry

そこで彼は緑のひげの兵士を大きな洗濯かごを取りに行かせ、それをたくさんのロープで気球の底に固定した。

When it was all ready, Oz sent word to his people that he was going to make a visit to a great brother Wizard who lived in the clouds.

be all ready (準備がすべて整う) [動] be completely prepared

make a visit (訪ねる) [動] go to see someone or something

準備がすべて整うと、オズは雲の中に住む偉大な兄弟の魔法使いを訪ねると国民に告げた。

The news spread rapidly throughout the city and everyone came to see the wonderful sight.

rapidly (急速に) [副] very quickly

throughout (街中に) [前] in or to every part of

その知らせは街中に急速に広まり、誰もがその素晴らしい光景を見に来た。

Oz ordered the balloon carried out in front of the Palace, and the people gazed upon it with much curiosity.

carry out (運び出す) [動] take or bring something from inside to outside

オズは気球を宮殿の前に運び出すよう命じ、人々は好奇心いっぱいにそれを見つめた。

The Tin Woodman had chopped a big pile of wood, and now he made a fire of it, and Oz held the bottom of the balloon over the fire so that the hot air that arose from it would be caught in the silken bag.

chop (切り刻む) [動] cut into small pieces

silken (絹の) [形] made of silk

ブリキの木こりは大きな薪の山を切り刻み、火を起こした。オズは気球の底を火の上に掲げ、そこから立ち上る熱い空気が絹の袋に閉じ込められるようにした。

Gradually the balloon swelled out and rose into the air, until finally the basket just touched the ground.

swell (膨らむ) [動] grow or cause to grow in size, amount, or intensity

気球は徐々に膨らんで空中に舞い上がり、ついにバスケットが地面に触れた。

Then Oz got into the basket and said to all the people in a loud voice:

get into (乗り込む) [動] enter or become involved in

それからオズはバスケットに乗り込み、大声で人々に言った。

“I am now going away to make a visit.

go away (出かける) [動] leave a place

「私は今、訪問に出かけます。

While I am gone the Scarecrow will rule over you.

be gone (いない) [動] be absent

私がいない間はかかしがあなたたちを支配します。

I command you to obey him as you would me.”

him (彼) [代] the male person or animal previously mentioned

私に従うのと同じように彼に従うように命じます。」

The balloon was by this time tugging hard at the rope that held it to the ground, for the air within it was hot, and this made it so much lighter in weight than the air without that it pulled hard to rise into the sky.

by this time (この時点で) [副] at this point in time

tug (引っ張る) [動] pull hard

weight (重量) [名] the amount that something weighs

気球は、この時点では、地面にそれを固定しているロープを強く引っ張っていた。なぜなら、その中の空気は熱く、これによって、空気よりも重量がずっと軽くなり、空に上がるために強く引っ張ったからだ。

“Come, Dorothy!” cried the Wizard;

「おいで、ドロシー!」と魔法使いは叫んだ。

“hurry up, or the balloon will fly away.”

hurry up (急ぐ) [動] move or act quickly

「急いで、さもないと気球が飛んで行ってしまう。」

“I can’t find Toto anywhere,” replied Dorothy, who did not wish to leave her little dog behind.

behind (後ろに) [副] at or to the back of

「どこにもトトが見つからないの」と、小さな犬を置き去りにしたくないドロシーは答えた。

Toto had run into the crowd to bark at a kitten, and Dorothy at last found him.

run into (走り込む) [動] meet or encounter by chance

トトは子猫に吠えるために群衆の中へ走り込んでいて、ドロシーはついに彼を見つけた。

She picked him up and ran toward the balloon.

彼女は彼を抱き上げ、気球に向かって走った。

She was within a few steps of it, and Oz was holding out his hands to help her into the basket, when, crack!

within a few steps (あと数歩) [名] a short distance away

hold out (差し出す) [動] stretch out or extend

crack (パチン) [名] a sudden sharp noise

彼女はあと数歩のところで、オズは彼女がバスケットに入るのを手伝おうと手を差し出していた、その時、パチン!

went the ropes, and the balloon rose into the air without her.

go (切れる) [動] break or snap

ロープが切れ、気球は彼女を乗せずに空に舞い上がった。

“Come back!” she screamed;

「戻ってきて!」彼女は叫んだ。

“I want to go, too!”

「私も行きたい!」

“I can’t come back, my dear,” called Oz from the basket.

「戻れないよ、お嬢さん」オズはバスケットから叫んだ。

“Good-bye!”

「さよなら!」

“Good-bye!” shouted everyone, and all eyes were turned upward to where the Wizard was riding in the basket, rising every moment farther and farther into the sky.

shout (叫ぶ) [動] say something very loudly

upward (上方) [副] in a direction from lower to higher

「さよなら!」みんなが叫び、魔法使いが乗ったバスケットが空高く上がっていくのを見上げた。

And that was the last any of them ever saw of Oz, the Wonderful Wizard, though he may have reached Omaha safely, and be there now, for all we know.

be there (そこにいる) [動] be present in a place

それが、彼らが見た素晴らしい魔法使いオズの最後だったが、彼はオマハに無事に着き、今もそこにいるかもしれない。

But the people remembered him lovingly, and said to one another,

lovingly (愛情を込めて) [副] in a loving manner

しかし、人々は彼を愛情を込めて思い出し、互いに言った。

“Oz was always our friend.

「オズはいつも私たちの友人だった。

When he was here he built for us this beautiful Emerald City, and now he is gone he has left the Wise Scarecrow to rule over us.”

gone (去る) [動] leave

彼はここにいた時、私たちのためにこの美しいエメラルドの都を建て、今は去ってしまったが、私たちを治めるために賢いかかしを残してくれた。」

Still, for many days they grieved over the loss of the Wonderful Wizard, and would not be comforted.

for many days (何日も) [副] for a long time

grieve (悲しむ) [動] feel intense sorrow or distress

would not be comforted (慰めようがなかった) [動] be unable to be consoled

それでも、彼らは何日も素晴らしい魔法使いを失ったことを悲しみ、慰めようがなかった。

18: AWAY TO THE SOUTH

away (南へ) [副] to or at a distance

18:南へ

Dorothy wept bitterly at the passing of her hope to get home to Kansas again;

pass (消える) [動] come to an end; cease to exist

ドロシーはカンザスへ帰る希望が消えてしまったので、激しく泣いた。

but when she thought it all over she was glad she had not gone up in a balloon.

go up (乗る) [動] to travel or move upward

でも、よく考えてみると、気球に乗らなかったことを喜んだ。

And she also felt sorry at losing Oz, and so did her companions.

feel sorry (悲しむ) [動] feel regret or guilt

そして、彼女はオズを失ったことを悲しみ、仲間たちもそうだった。

The Tin Woodman came to her and said,

ブリキの木こりが彼女のところに来て言った。

“Truly I should be ungrateful if I failed to mourn for the man who gave me my lovely heart.

mourn (悲しむ) [動] feel or show great sadness because someone has died

「私にこの素敵な心臓をくれた人のために悲しまなかったら、本当に恩知らずになるよ。

I should like to cry a little because Oz is gone, if you will kindly wipe away my tears, so that I shall not rust.”

like to (したい) [動] want to

is gone (いなくなった) [動] no longer present

will (してくれる) [助] expressing willingness

wipe away (拭いてくれる) [動] remove by wiping

shall not (しないように) [助] expressing a strong intention

オズがいなくなったので、少し泣きたいのだけど、私が錆びないように、涙を拭いてくれるかしら。」

“With pleasure,” she answered, and brought a towel at once.

with pleasure (喜んで) [副] very willingly

「喜んで」と彼女は答え、すぐにタオルを持って来た。

Then the Tin Woodman wept for several minutes, and she watched the tears carefully and wiped them away with the towel.

several minutes (数分間) [名] a period of time

それからブリキの木こりは数分間泣き、彼女は注意深く涙を見てタオルで拭いた。

When he had finished, he thanked her kindly and oiled himself thoroughly with his jeweled oil-can, to guard against mishap.

oil (油をさす) [動] apply oil to

thoroughly (くまなく) [副] completely

guard against (防ぐ) [動] take precautions against

泣き終わると、彼は彼女に親切にお礼を言い、不幸を防ぐために宝石のついた油差しで自分をくまなく油をさした。

The Scarecrow was now the ruler of the Emerald City, and although he was not a Wizard the people were proud of him.

ruler (支配者) [名] a person exercising supreme or sovereign power

かかしは今やエメラルドの都の支配者であり、魔法使いではなかったが、人々は彼を誇りに思っていた。

“For,” they said, “there is not another city in all the world that is ruled by a stuffed man.”

there is not (ない) [動] not exist

in all the world (世界中) [副] everywhere

that is ruled by (が支配している) [他] that is governed by

「だって」と彼らは言った、「世界中どこを探しても、かかしが支配している都市なんて他にはない」

And, so far as they knew, they were quite right.

so far as (知る限り) [接] to the extent that

そして、彼らの知る限り、彼らは全く正しかった。

The morning after the balloon had gone up with Oz, the four travellers met in the Throne Room and talked matters over.

the morning after (翌朝) [名] the morning of the day after a particular day

meet (集まる) [動] come together

talk over (話し合う) [動] discuss

気球がオズを乗せて飛び立った翌朝、四人の旅人は玉座の間に集まり、事態について話し合った。

The Scarecrow sat in the big throne and the others stood respectfully before him.

other (他の三人) [形] the remaining one or ones of a number of people or things

respectfully (敬意を表して) [副] in a way that shows respect

かかしは大きな玉座に座り、他の三人は彼の前に敬意を表して立った。

“We are not so unlucky,” said the new ruler;

unlucky (不運な) [形] having or marked by bad luck

「そんなに不運ではない」と新しい支配者は言った。

“for this Palace and the Emerald City belong to us, and we can do just as we please.

belong to (属する) [動] be a member of

just as (好きなように) [副] in the same way that

「この宮殿とエメラルドの都は私たちのものだし、私たちは好きなようにできる。

When I remember that a short time ago I was up on a pole in a farmer’s cornfield, and that I am now the ruler of this beautiful City, I am quite satisfied with my lot.”

a short time ago (少し前) [名] a small period of time in the past

up on a pole (棒に刺さっていた) [動] to be attached to a pole

少し前まで農夫のトウモロコシ畑の棒に刺さっていたことを思い出すと、今この美しい都の支配者であることにとても満足している。」

“I also,” said the Tin Woodman, “am well pleased with my new heart;

well (とても) [副] to a high degree; very

「私も」とブリキの木こりは言った、「新しい心臓にとても満足している。

and, really, that was the only thing I wished in all the world.”

本当に、それがこの世で私が望んだ唯一のものだった。」

“For my part, I am content in knowing I am as brave as any beast that ever lived, if not braver,” said the Lion modestly.

content (満足している) [形] in a state of peaceful happiness

knowing (知って) [動] be aware of

modestly (控え目に) [副] unpretentious in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements

「私としては、自分が今までに生きたどんな獣にも負けない勇気があることを知って満足している」とライオンは控え目に言った。

“If Dorothy would only be contented to live in the Emerald City,” continued the Scarecrow, “we might all be happy together.”

be contented to (満足する) [動] be happy with

be happy (幸せになる) [動] feel or show pleasure or contentment

「ドロシーがエメラルドの都に住むことに満足してくれさえすれば」かかしは続けた、「みんな一緒に幸せになれるのに。」

“But I don’t want to live here,” cried Dorothy.

「でも私はここに住みたくないの」とドロシーは叫んだ。

“I want to go to Kansas, and live with Aunt Em and Uncle Henry.”

want to (したい) [動] wish or desire

「カンザスに行って、エムおばさんやヘンリーおじさんと住みたいの。」

“Well, then, what can be done?” enquired the Woodman.

「じゃあ、どうすればいいんだ?」木こりは尋ねた。

The Scarecrow decided to think, and he thought so hard that the pins and needles began to stick out of his brains.

かかしは考えようと決心し、とても一生懸命考えたので、脳みそから針が突き出始めた。

Finally he said:

ついに彼は言った。

“Why not call the Winged Monkeys, and ask them to carry you over the desert?”

「翼のある猿を呼んで、砂漠を越えて運んでもらうのはどう?」

“I never thought of that!” said Dorothy, joyfully.

「それは考えもしなかったよ!」ドロシーは喜んで言った。

“It’s just the thing.

just the thing (いい考え) [名] something that is exactly what is needed or wanted

「それはいい考えだよ。

I’ll go at once for the Golden Cap.”

すぐに黄金の帽子を取りに行くよ。」

When she brought it into the Throne Room she spoke the magic words, and soon the band of Winged Monkeys flew in through the open window and stood beside her.

magic word (魔法の言葉) [名] a word or phrase that is believed to have supernatural power

fly in (飛び込んでくる) [動] come or go by air

open window (開いた窓) [名] a window that is not closed

彼女がそれを玉座の間に持ってきて魔法の言葉を言うと、すぐに翼のある猿の一団が開いた窓から飛び込んできて彼女の横に立った。

“This is the second time you have called us,” said the Monkey King, bowing before the little girl.

「あなたが私たちを呼んだのはこれが二度目です」と猿の王様は少女の前でお辞儀をしながら言った。

“What do you wish?”

「何を望むのですか?」

“I want you to fly with me to Kansas,” said Dorothy.

「私と一緒にカンザスまで飛んでほしいの」とドロシーは言った。

But the Monkey King shook his head.

しかし猿の王様は首を横に振った。

“That cannot be done,” he said.

「それはできません」と彼は言った。

“We belong to this country alone, and cannot leave it.

belong (属している) [動] be a member of

alone (だけ) [副] only; solely

「私たちはこの国に属しているだけで、ここを離れることはできません。

There has never been a Winged Monkey in Kansas yet, and I suppose there never will be, for they don’t belong there.

カンザスには翼のある猿はこれまでいなかったし、これからもいないだろうと思う。なぜなら、彼らはそこに属していないからだ。

We shall be glad to serve you in any way in our power, but we cannot cross the desert.

in any way (どんな方法でも) [副] by any means

in one's power (できる限り) [名] to the best of one's ability

私たちは喜んであなたに仕えましょう。しかし、砂漠を越えることはできません。

Good-bye.”

さようなら」

And with another bow the Monkey King spread his wings and flew away through the window, followed by all his band.

spread (広げる) [動] stretch out so as to cover a wider area

そしてもう一度お辞儀をすると、猿の王は翼を広げて窓から飛び去り、その後をすべての仲間がついていった。

Dorothy was almost ready to cry with disappointment.

disappointment (失望) [名] the feeling of being disappointed

ドロシーは失望して泣きそうになった。

“I have wasted the charm of the Golden Cap to no purpose,” she said, “for the Winged Monkeys cannot help me.”

waste (無駄にする) [動] use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose

no purpose (無駄) [名] no use or effect

「黄金の帽子の魔法を無駄に使ってしまったよ」とドロシーは言った。「翼の生えた猿たちは私を助けることができない」

“It is certainly too bad!”

too bad (ひどい) [形] very unfortunate or unpleasant

「それは確かにひどい!」

said the tender-hearted Woodman.

tender-hearted (優しい心の) [形] having a kind and gentle nature

優しい心の木こりは言った。

The Scarecrow was thinking again, and his head bulged out so horribly that Dorothy feared it would burst.

かかしはまた考え始め、頭が恐ろしく膨らんだので、ドロシーは破裂するのではないかと心配した。

“Let us call in the soldier with the green whiskers,” he said,

call in (呼び込む) [動] summon to a place

「緑のひげの兵隊を呼びましょう」と彼は言った。

“and ask his advice.”

advice (アドバイス) [名] guidance or recommendations concerning prudent future action

「そして彼にアドバイスを求めましょう。」

So the soldier was summoned and entered the Throne Room timidly, for while Oz was alive he never was allowed to come farther than the door.

summon (呼び出す) [動] authoritatively or urgently call on (someone) to be present

timidly (臆病そうに) [副] in a timid manner

そこで兵隊が呼び出され、臆病そうに玉座の間に入ってきた。オズが生きていた間は、彼はドアより先に入ることを許されていなかったからだ。

“This little girl,” said the Scarecrow to the soldier, “wishes to cross the desert.

「この小さな女の子は」かかしは兵隊に言った、「砂漠を渡りたいと思っている。

How can she do so?”

どうしたらいいだろうか?」

“I cannot tell,” answered the soldier;

「私にはわかりません」と兵隊は答えた。

“for nobody has ever crossed the desert, unless it is Oz himself.”

nobody (誰も) [代] no person

it (それ) [代] the thing mentioned

「オズ自身以外に砂漠を渡った者はいませんから」

“Is there no one who can help me?” asked Dorothy earnestly.

「私を助けてくれる人はいないの?」ドロシーは真剣に尋ねた。

“Glinda might,” he suggested.

Glinda (グリンダ) [名] a good witch in the Land of Oz

might (かもしれない) [助] expressing possibility or probability

suggest (提案する) [動] put forward for consideration or discussion

「グリンダなら」と彼は提案した。

“Who is Glinda?” enquired the Scarecrow.

「グリンダって誰?」かかしは尋ねた。

“The Witch of the South.

「南の魔女。

She is the most powerful of all the Witches, and rules over the Quadlings.

Quadling (クアドリング) [名] a member of the tribe of people who live in the southern quadrant of Oz

彼女は魔女の中で一番強力で、クアドリングスを支配している。

Besides, her castle stands on the edge of the desert, so she may know a way to cross it.”

その上、彼女の城は砂漠の端にあるから、彼女は砂漠を渡る方法を知っているかもしれない。」

“Glinda is a Good Witch, isn’t she?” asked the child.

Good Witch (良い魔女) [名] a witch who uses her powers for good

「グリンダは良い魔女だよね?」子供は尋ねた。

“The Quadlings think she is good,” said the soldier, “and she is kind to everyone.

「クアドリングスは彼女は良いと思っている」と兵隊は言った、「そして彼女は誰にでも親切だ。

I have heard that Glinda is a beautiful woman, who knows how to keep young in spite of the many years she has lived.”

グリンダは美しい女性で、長生きしているにもかかわらず若さを保つ方法を知っていると聞いたことがある。」

“How can I get to her castle?” asked Dorothy.

「どうやって彼女の城に行けるの?」ドロシーは尋ねた。

“The road is straight to the South,” he answered, “but it is said to be full of dangers to travellers.

「道は南にまっすぐだ」と彼は答えた、「しかし旅人にとって危険がいっぱいだと言われている。

There are wild beasts in the woods, and a race of queer men who do not like strangers to cross their country.

wild beast (野生の獣) [名] an undomesticated animal

woods (森) [名] a large area of land covered with trees

race (種族) [名] a group of people who share similar physical characteristics and are believed to have a common origin

森には野生の獣がいて、見知らぬ人が国を横断するのを好まない奇妙な男たちの種族がいる。

For this reason none of the Quadlings ever come to the Emerald City.”

for this reason (この理由で) [副] because of this

この理由でクアドリングの誰もエメラルドの都に来たことがない。」

The soldier then left them and the Scarecrow said,

兵士は彼らのもとを去り、かかしは言った。

“It seems, in spite of dangers, that the best thing Dorothy can do is to travel to the Land of the South and ask Glinda to help her.

Land of the South (南の国) [名] a fictional country in the story

「危険にもかかわらず、ドロシーができる最善のことは南の国へ旅してグリンダに助けを求めることのようだ。

For, of course, if Dorothy stays here she will never get back to Kansas.”

ドロシーがここにいたら、カンザスには絶対に帰れない。」

“You must have been thinking again,” remarked the Tin Woodman.

have been thinking (考えていた) [動] have been thinking

「また考えていたに違いない」ブリキの木こりは言った。

“I have,” said the Scarecrow.

「考えていた」かかしは言った。

“I shall go with Dorothy,” declared the Lion, “for I am tired of your city and long for the woods and the country again.

long for (恋しい) [動] feel a strong desire or wish for

「私はドロシーと行く」ライオンは宣言した。「私はこの街に飽き飽きして、また森や田舎が恋しい。

I am really a wild beast, you know.

ご存じの通り、私は本当に野生の獣だ。

Besides, Dorothy will need someone to protect her.”

その上、ドロシーには彼女を守る誰かが必要だ。」

“That is true,” agreed the Woodman.

「それは本当だ」木こりは同意した。

“My axe may be of service to her;

be of service (役に立つ) [動] be useful or helpful

「私の斧が彼女の役に立つかもしれない。

so I, also, will go with her to the Land of the South.”

だから私も彼女と一緒に南の国へ行く。」

“When shall we start?” asked the Scarecrow.

when (いつ) [副] at what time

「いつ出発する?」かかしは尋ねた。

“Are you going?” they asked, in surprise.

「行くの?」彼らは驚いて尋ねた。

“Certainly. If it wasn’t for Dorothy I should never have had brains.

if it wasn't for (いなかったら) [条] if it were not for

「もちろん。ドロシーがいなかったら私は脳みそを手に入れる事はできなかった。

She lifted me from the pole in the cornfield and brought me to the Emerald City.

彼女はトウモロコシ畑の棒から私を降ろしてエメラルドの都に連れてきてくれた。

So my good luck is all due to her, and I shall never leave her until she starts back to Kansas for good and all.”

due to (おかげで) [前] caused by

start back (帰る) [動] return to a place

for good (永遠に) [副] forever

だから私の幸運は全て彼女のおかげで、彼女がカンザスへ永遠に帰るまで私は彼女を離れない。」

“Thank you,” said Dorothy, gratefully.

「ありがとう」ドロシーは感謝して言った。

“You are all very kind to me.

「みんな私にとても親切ね。

But I should like to start as soon as possible.”

でもできるだけ早く出発したいの。」

“We shall go to-morrow morning,” returned the Scarecrow.

「明日の朝出発しよう」かかしは答えた。

“So now let us all get ready, for it will be a long journey.”

get ready (準備する) [動] prepare oneself for something

「だからみんな準備をしよう、長い旅になるからね。」

19: ATTACKED BY THE FIGHTING TREES

19 (19) [他] the number 19

attack (襲われる) [動] take aggressive action against (a place or enemy forces) with weapons or armed force, typically a concerted military operation

19:戦う木に襲われる

The next morning Dorothy kissed the pretty green girl good-bye, and they all shook hands with the soldier with the green whiskers, who had walked with them as far as the gate.

次の朝、ドロシーはきれいな緑の少女に別れのキスをし、みんなは緑のひげの兵士と握手した。兵士は門まで一緒に歩いてくれた。

When the Guardian of the Gate saw them again he wondered greatly that they could leave the beautiful City to get into new trouble.

門番は彼らを再び見たとき、美しいエメラルドの都を離れて新しいトラブルに巻き込まれようとしていることをとても不思議に思った。

But he at once unlocked their spectacles, which he put back into the green box, and gave them many good wishes to carry with them.

give (祈る) [動] express a wish or hope for

しかし彼はすぐに彼らのめがねの鍵をはずし、緑の箱に戻し、彼らにたくさんの幸運を祈った。

“You are now our ruler,” he said to the Scarecrow;

「あなたは今や我々の支配者です」と彼はかかしに言った。

“so you must come back to us as soon as possible.”

「ですから、できるだけ早く戻ってきてください」

“I certainly shall if I am able,” the Scarecrow replied;

「できるなら必ずそうします」かかしは答えた。

“but I must help Dorothy to get home, first.”

get home (家に帰る) [動] return to one's place of residence

「でも、まずドロシーが家に帰るのを手伝わなくては」

As Dorothy bade the good-natured Guardian a last farewell she said,

good-natured (善良な) [形] having a pleasant and friendly disposition

ドロシーが善良な門番に最後の別れを告げると、

“I have been very kindly treated in your lovely City, and everyone has been good to me.

be treated (扱われる) [動] be dealt with in a certain way

「私はあなたの素敵な街でとても親切に扱われ、みんな私に良くしてくれました。

I cannot tell you how grateful I am.”

cannot tell (言葉にできない) [動] be unable to express in words

どれほど感謝しているか言葉にできません」

“Don’t try, my dear,” he answered.

「そうしようとするな、お嬢さん」と彼は答えた。

“We should like to keep you with us, but if it is your wish to return to Kansas I hope you will find a way.”

like (ほしい) [動] want or wish

with (ここに) [前] in the company of

「私たちはあなたにここにいてほしいのですが、カンザスに戻りたいのであれば、道を見つけられるといいですね」

He then opened the gate of the outer wall and they walked forth and started upon their journey.

outer wall (外壁) [名] a wall on the outside of a building

walk forth (歩き出す) [動] start walking

それから彼は外壁の門を開け、彼らは歩き出し、旅を始めた。

The sun shone brightly as our friends turned their faces toward the Land of the South.

brightly (明るく) [副] in a bright way

友人たちが南の国に向かって顔を向けると、太陽が明るく輝いていた。

They were all in the best of spirits, and laughed and chatted together.

be in the best of spirits (最高の気分である) [動] be very happy

chat (おしゃべりする) [動] talk in a friendly and informal way

彼らは皆、最高の気分で、笑ったり、おしゃべりしたりしていた。

Dorothy was once more filled with the hope of getting home, and the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman were glad to be of use to her.

be filled with (満ちる) [動] be full of

ドロシーは再び家に帰れるという希望に満ち、かかしとブリキの木こりは彼女の役に立てて喜んだ。

As for the Lion, he sniffed the fresh air with delight and whisked his tail from side to side in pure joy at being in the country again, while Toto ran around them and chased the moths and butterflies, barking merrily all the time.

delight (喜び) [名] a feeling of great pleasure

whisk (振る) [動] to move or cause to move with a quick light sweeping motion

side to side (左右に) [副] from one side to the other

pure (純粋な) [形] not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or material

ライオンは、新鮮な空気を喜んで嗅ぎ、再び田舎にいることを純粋に喜んで尻尾を左右に振り、トトは彼らの周りを走り回り、蛾や蝶を追いかけ、いつも陽気に吠えていた。

“City life does not agree with me at all,” remarked the Lion, as they walked along at a brisk pace.

city life (都会の生活) [名] the way of life in a city

agree with (合う) [動] be in harmony with

brisk pace (早足) [名] a fast speed

「都会の生活は私には全く合わない」とライオンは彼らが早足で歩きながら言った。

“I have lost much flesh since I lived there, and now I am anxious for a chance to show the other beasts how courageous I have grown.”

lose (落ちる) [動] to no longer have something

anxious (切望している) [形] very eager or worried about something

「あそこに住んでからずいぶん肉が落ちてしまったが、今は他の動物たちにどれだけ勇敢になったかを見せる機会を切望している。」

They now turned and took a last look at the Emerald City.

take a look (見やる) [動] look at something

彼らは振り返り、エメラルドの都を最後に見やった。

All they could see was a mass of towers and steeples behind the green walls, and high up above everything the spires and dome of the Palace of Oz.

mass (群れ) [名] a large number of people or things

tower (塔) [名] a tall narrow building, either freestanding or forming part of a building such as a church or castle

steeple (尖塔) [名] a tall tower on a building, typically a church or cathedral, typically forming a tapering point at the top of a structure

spire (尖塔) [名] a tall pointed structure on the top of a building, typically a church or cathedral

彼らに見えたのは、緑の壁の背後にある塔や尖塔の群れと、何よりも高くそびえるオズの宮殿の尖塔とドームだけだった。

“Oz was not such a bad Wizard, after all,” said the Tin Woodman, as he felt his heart rattling around in his breast.

not such a bad (そんなに悪くない) [形] not as bad as one might think

「オズは結局のところ、そんなに悪い魔法使いではなかった」とブリキの木こりは胸の中で心臓がガタガタ鳴っているのを感じながら言った。

“He knew how to give me brains, and very good brains, too,” said the Scarecrow.

know how to (方法を知っている) [動] be able to do something

too (とても) [副] to a higher degree than is usual or average

「彼は私に脳みそを与える方法を知っていたし、とても良い脳みそを与えてくれた」かかしは言った。

“If Oz had taken a dose of the same courage he gave me,” added the Lion, “he would have been a brave man.”

「もしオズが私にくれたのと同じ勇気を飲んでいたら、彼は勇敢な男だっただろう」とライオンは付け加えた。

Dorothy said nothing.

ドロシーは何も言わなかった。

Oz had not kept the promise he made her, but he had done his best, so she forgave him.

do one's best (最善を尽くす) [動] to do the best that one can

オズは彼女との約束を守らなかったが、彼は最善を尽くしたので、彼女は彼を許した。

As he said, he was a good man, even if he was a bad Wizard.

彼が言ったように、彼は悪い魔法使いだったとしても、良い人だった。

The first day’s journey was through the green fields and bright flowers that stretched about the Emerald City on every side.

first day (最初の日) [名] the first day of a period of time

bright flower (鮮やかな花) [名] a flower that is bright

stretch (広がる) [動] extend in a specified direction

every side (周囲) [名] all the sides of something

最初の日の旅は、エメラルドの都の周囲に広がる緑の野原と鮮やかな花の中を抜けるものだった。

They slept that night on the grass, with nothing but the stars over them;

その夜は、彼らは星空の下で草の上で眠った。

and they rested very well indeed.

そして、彼らは本当によく休んだ。

In the morning they travelled on until they came to a thick wood.

in the morning (朝) [副] during the morning

come (着く) [動] reach a place

朝、彼らは厚い森に着くまで旅を続けた。

There was no way of going around it, for it seemed to extend to the right and left as far as they could see;

go around (回り込む) [動] move around something

extend (広がる) [動] stretch out so as to reach farther

far (見渡す限り) [副] to a great extent; to a great distance

それを回り込む道はなかった。なぜなら、それは彼らが見渡す限り右と左に広がっているように見えたからだ。

and, besides, they did not dare change the direction of their journey for fear of getting lost.

その上、彼らは道に迷うのを恐れて旅の方向を変えようとはしなかった。

So they looked for the place where it would be easiest to get into the forest.

look for (探す) [動] try to find

そこで彼らは森に入るのに一番楽な場所を探した。

The Scarecrow, who was in the lead, finally discovered a big tree with such wide spreading branches that there was room for the party to pass underneath.

in the lead (先頭を歩く) [副] in the first position

such (そのように) [副] to a very great extent

room (余裕) [名] space that can be occupied

先頭を歩いていたかかしは、ついに枝が広く広がった大きな木を見つけ、その下をくぐり抜ける余裕があった。

So he walked forward to the tree, but just as he came under the first branches they bent down and twined around him, and the next minute he was raised from the ground and flung headlong among his fellow travellers.

walk forward (歩いて行く) [動] move at a regular and fairly slow pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once

come under (下に来ると) [動] be classified or included in

bend down (曲がる) [動] move into a curved or angled position

twine around (巻きつく) [動] form a coil or twist around

next minute (次の瞬間) [名] a very short period of time

raise from (持ち上げられる) [動] lift or move to a higher position

fling (投げ込まれる) [動] throw or move with force or violence

そこで彼は木に向かって歩いて行ったが、最初の枝の下に来ると、枝が曲がって彼の周りに巻きつき、次の瞬間には地面から持ち上げられて、仲間の旅人たちの間に真っ逆さまに投げ込まれた。

This did not hurt the Scarecrow, but it surprised him, and he looked rather dizzy when Dorothy picked him up.

surprise (驚く) [動] feel or show surprise

かかしは怪我をしなかったが、驚いて、ドロシーが彼を拾い上げた時は、かなりめまいがしていた。

“Here is another space between the trees,” called the Lion.

「ここに木々の間の別の空間がある」とライオンが呼んだ。

“Let me try it first,” said the Scarecrow, “for it doesn’t hurt me to get thrown about.”

「私にまず試させて」かかしは言った、「投げつけられても私は怪我をしないからね。」

He walked up to another tree, as he spoke, but its branches immediately seized him and tossed him back again.

toss (投げ返す) [動] throw or roll with a quick, light movement

彼はそう言いながら別の木に歩いて行ったが、その枝がすぐに彼を捕まえて、また投げ返した。

“This is strange,” exclaimed Dorothy.

「これは奇妙だよ」ドロシーは叫んだ。

“What shall we do?”

「どうしましょう?」

“The trees seem to have made up their minds to fight us, and stop our journey,” remarked the Lion.

stop (止める) [動] cause to cease moving or operating

「木々は我々と戦い、旅を止めようと決心したようだ」ライオンは言った。

“I believe I will try it myself,” said the Woodman, and shouldering his axe he marched up to the first tree that had handled the Scarecrow so roughly.

I believe (思う) [動] to think or suppose

march (歩いて行く) [動] to walk with regular and measured steps

「自分でやってみよう」木こりはそう言って、斧を肩に担ぎ、かかしを乱暴に扱った最初の木まで歩いて行った。

When a big branch bent down to seize him the Woodman chopped at it so fiercely that he cut it in two.

bend down (かがむ) [動] move into a lower position

cut in two (二つに切る) [動] divide into two parts

大きな枝が彼を捕まえようとかがんだ時、木こりはそれを激しく切りつけ、二つに切った。

At once the tree began shaking all its branches as if in pain, and the Tin Woodman passed safely under it.

pain (痛み) [名] a highly unpleasant physical sensation caused by illness or injury

すぐに木は痛みを感じているかのようにすべての枝を振り始め、ブリキの木こりは無事にその下を通り抜けた。

“Come on!” he shouted to the others;

「来い!」彼は他の者に叫んだ。

“be quick!”

be quick (急げ) [動] move or act with speed

「急げ!」

They all ran forward and passed under the tree without injury, except Toto, who was caught by a small branch and shaken until he howled.

run forward (走り出す) [動] start running

pass under (通り抜ける) [動] go under

injury (怪我) [名] physical or mental harm or damage

catch (捕まる) [動] to take or keep in one's possession, power, or control

shake (揺さぶる) [動] to move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements

howl (遠吠えする) [動] to utter a loud, prolonged, mournful cry

彼らは皆走り出し、怪我をせずに木の下を通り抜けたが、トトは小さな枝に捕まって遠吠えするまで揺さぶられた。

But the Woodman promptly chopped off the branch and set the little dog free.

promptly (すぐに) [副] without delay

chop off (切り落とす) [動] cut off with a sharp blow

しかし木こりはすぐに枝を切り落とし、小さな犬を解放した。

The other trees of the forest did nothing to keep them back, so they made up their minds that only the first row of trees could bend down their branches, and that probably these were the policemen of the forest, and given this wonderful power in order to keep strangers out of it.

keep back (阻止する) [動] prevent from advancing

policeman (警察官) [名] a member of a police force

森の他の木々は彼らを阻止しようと何もしなかったので、彼らは最初の列の木だけが枝を曲げることができ、おそらくこれらは森の警察官であり、この素晴らしい力を与えられたのだと決心した。見知らぬ人を遠ざけるために。

The four travellers walked with ease through the trees until they came to the farther edge of the wood.

ease (楽に) [名] lack of difficulty or effort

4人の旅人は木々の間を楽に歩き、森の向こう端までたどり着いた。

Then, to their surprise, they found before them a high wall, which seemed to be made of white china.

すると驚いたことに、目の前に白い陶器でできたような高い壁が現れた。

It was smooth, like the surface of a dish, and higher than their heads.

surface (表面) [名] the top or outside layer of something

それは皿の表面のように滑らかで、彼らの頭よりも高かった。

“What shall we do now?” asked Dorothy.

「さて、どうしようか?」とドロシーは尋ねた。

“I will make a ladder,” said the Tin Woodman, “for we certainly must climb over the wall.”

「梯子を作るよ」ブリキの木こりは言った。「この壁を乗り越えなくてはならないからね」

20: THE DAINTY CHINA COUNTRY

20 (20) [他] the number 20

DAINTY (優美な) [形] of delicate beauty

CHINA (陶器) [名] a hard, brittle, nonmetallic, highly heat-resistant, and corrosion-resistant substance made by firing clay and other materials

20:優美な陶器の国

While Tin Woodman was making a ladder from wood which he found in the forest Dorothy lay down and slept, for she was tired by the long walk.

wood (木) [名] the hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub

walk (道のり) [名] a journey on foot

ブリキの木こりが森で見つけた木で梯子を作っている間に、ドロシーは横になって眠った。長い道のりで疲れていたからだ。

The Lion also curled himself up to sleep and Toto lay beside him.

lie (寝る) [動] to be in or move into a horizontal position

ライオンも丸まって眠り、トトもその横に寝た。

The Scarecrow watched the Woodman while he worked, and said to him:

かかしは木こりが作業しているのを見ながら、こう言った。

“I cannot think why this wall is here, nor what it is made of.”

「この壁がなぜここにあるのか、何でできているのか、わからない」

“Rest your brains and do not worry about the wall,” replied the Woodman;

rest (休める) [動] be in a state of relaxation

「頭を休めて、壁のことは心配するな」と木こりは答えた。

“when we have climbed over it we shall know what is on the other side.”

climb over (登り切る) [動] climb to the top of

「登り切れば、向こう側に何があるかわかるだろう」

After a time the ladder was finished.

しばらくして、はしごが完成した。

It looked clumsy, but the Tin Woodman was sure it was strong and would answer their purpose.

sure (確信している) [形] having or showing confidence and certainty

answer (果たす) [動] to be satisfactory for

purpose (目的) [名] the intention to do something

見た目は不格好だったが、ブリキの木こりは丈夫で目的を果たせると確信していた。

The Scarecrow waked Dorothy and the Lion and Toto, and told them that the ladder was ready.

かかしはドロシーとライオンとトトを起こして、はしごの準備ができたと告げた。

The Scarecrow climbed up the ladder first, but he was so awkward that Dorothy had to follow close behind and keep him from falling off.

climb up (登る) [動] go up

keep (支える) [動] cause to continue or be maintained

fall off (落ちる) [動] move or come quickly downward from a higher to a lower level

かかしが最初に登ったが、とてもぎこちなかったので、ドロシーがすぐ後ろからついて行き、落ちないように支えなければならなかった。

When he got his head over the top of the wall the Scarecrow said,

get (超える) [動] go beyond

頭が壁のてっぺんを超えると、かかしは言った。

“Oh, my!”

「おや!」

“Go on,” exclaimed Dorothy.

「続けて」ドロシーは叫んだ。

So the Scarecrow climbed farther up and sat down on the top of the wall, and Dorothy put her head over and cried,

かかしはさらに登って壁の上に座り、ドロシーも頭を出して叫んだ。

“Oh, my!” just as the Scarecrow had done.

oh, my (おや) [間] an expression of surprise

「おや!」かかしと同じように。

Then Toto came up, and immediately began to bark, but Dorothy made him be still.

come up (やってくる) [動] move toward the speaker

still (静かに) [副] without moving or making a sound

するとトトがやってきて、すぐに吠え始めたが、ドロシーはトトを静かにさせた。

The Lion climbed the ladder next, and the Tin Woodman came last;

last (最後に) [副] after all others; at the end

次にライオンがはしごを登り、ブリキの木こりが最後に登った。

but both of them cried, “Oh, my!” as soon as they looked over the wall.

でも二人とも壁の向こうを見るとすぐに「おや!」と叫んだ。

When they were all sitting in a row on the top of the wall they looked down and saw a strange sight.

みんなが壁の上に並んで座ると、下を見ると奇妙な光景が見えた。

Before them was a great stretch of country having a floor as smooth and shining and white as the bottom of a big platter.

目の前には、大きな大皿の底のように滑らかで輝く白い床を持つ広大な国が広がっていた。

Scattered around were many houses made entirely of china and painted in the brightest colors.

around (周囲) [副] in all directions

make (作られる) [動] create or produce

周囲には、すべて陶器で作られ、最も明るい色で塗られた家々が点在していた。

These houses were quite small, the biggest of them reaching only as high as Dorothy’s waist.

waist (腰) [名] the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips

これらの家々はかなり小さく、一番大きいものでもドロシーの腰の高さほどしかなかった。

There were also pretty little barns, with china fences around them, and many cows and sheep and horses and pigs and chickens, all made of china, were standing about in groups.

barn (納屋) [名] a building for storing grain or hay

pig (豚) [名] an omnivorous domesticated hoofed mammal

chicken (鶏) [名] a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat

group (群れ) [名] a number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together

周囲に陶器の柵があるかわいらしい小さな納屋もあり、すべて陶器でできたたくさんの牛や羊や馬や豚や鶏が群れをなして立っていた。

But the strangest of all were the people who lived in this queer country.

しかし、何よりも奇妙だったのはこの奇妙な国に住む人々だった。

There were milk-maids and shepherdesses, with bright-colored bodices and golden spots all over their gowns;

milk-maid (牛乳を運ぶ娘) [名] a girl or woman who milks cows

shepherdess (羊飼いの娘) [名] a girl or woman who tends sheep

bodice (ボディス) [名] the upper part of a woman's dress

golden (金色の) [形] made of or colored like gold

明るい色のボディスとガウン全体に金色の斑点のある牛乳を運ぶ娘や羊飼いの娘がいた。

and princesses with most gorgeous frocks of silver and gold and purple;

銀と金と紫の最も豪華なドレスを着た王女たちもいた。

and shepherds dressed in knee-breeches with pink and yellow and blue stripes down them, and golden buckles on their shoes;

shepherd (羊飼い) [名] a person who looks after sheep

knee-breeches (半ズボン) [名] short trousers reaching to the knees

pink (ピンク) [名] a light shade of red

stripe (縦縞) [名] a long narrow band or strip of a different color or texture from the rest of the surface

buckle (バックル) [名] a device with a clasp for fastening two parts of a belt, strap, or garment together

ピンクと黄色と青の縦縞の半ズボンをはき、靴に金のバックルを付けた羊飼いたちもいた。

and princes with jeweled crowns upon their heads, wearing ermine robes and satin doublets;

prince (王子) [名] a male member of a royal family other than the king

jeweled crown (宝石のついた冠) [名] a head covering worn by a monarch

ermine robe (オコジョの毛皮のローブ) [名] a long, loose garment made of ermine

satin doublet (サテンのダブレット) [名] a man's close-fitting jacket with or without sleeves

頭に宝石のついた冠を載せ、オコジョの毛皮のローブとサテンのダブレットを着た王子たちもいた。

and funny clowns in ruffled gowns, with round red spots upon their cheeks and tall, pointed caps.

clown (道化師) [名] a performer who wears brightly colored clothes and makeup and performs tricks and jokes

ruffled (フリルのついた) [形] having a ruffle

gown (ガウン) [名] a long, loose garment

フリルのついたガウンを着て、頬に丸い赤い斑点があり、背が高く、尖った帽子をかぶった面白い道化師たちもいた。

And, strangest of all, these people were all made of china, even to their clothes, and were so small that the tallest of them was no higher than Dorothy’s knee.

strangest (最も奇妙な) [形] most unusual or extraordinary

china (磁器) [名] a hard, fine-grained, white, translucent porcelain

knee (膝) [名] the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

そして、何よりも奇妙なことに、この人たちはみんな服まで磁器でできていて、とても小さく、一番背の高い人でもドロシーの膝より高くなかった。

No one did so much as look at the travellers at first, except one little purple china dog with an extra-large head, which came to the wall and barked at them in a tiny voice, afterwards running away again.

so much as (~さえも) [副] to the extent of

extra-large (とても大きい) [形] extremely large

afterwards (その後) [副] at a later time; subsequently

最初は誰も旅人たちをじろじろ見ることはなかったが、頭がとても大きい紫色の磁器の犬が一匹だけ壁に近づいてきて、小さな声で吠え、その後また逃げていった。

“How shall we get down?” asked Dorothy.

「どうやって降りようか?」とドロシーは尋ねた。

They found the ladder so heavy they could not pull it up, so the Scarecrow fell off the wall and the others jumped down upon him so that the hard floor would not hurt their feet.

pull up (引き上げる) [動] move something upwards

jump down (飛び降りる) [動] move quickly downwards from a higher to a lower level

はしごがとても重くて引き上げることができなかったので、かかしは壁から落ち、他の人たちは硬い床で足を痛めないように彼の上に飛び降りた。

Of course they took pains not to light on his head and get the pins in their feet.

take pains (注意する) [動] be very careful or concerned about doing something

light on (着地する) [動] come to rest on

もちろん、彼らは彼の頭に着地して足にピンが刺さらないように注意した。

When all were safely down they picked up the Scarecrow, whose body was quite flattened out, and patted his straw into shape again.

all (全員) [名] the whole amount or number of

down (降りる) [動] move or go down

flatten (平らになる) [動] make or become flat

全員が無事に降りると、彼らは体がかなり平らになったかかしを拾い上げ、わらをなでて元の形に戻した。

“We must cross this strange place in order to get to the other side,” said Dorothy;

order (ために) [名] a command, instruction, or request

「向こう側に行くには、この奇妙な場所を横断しなければならない」とドロシーは言った。

“for it would be unwise for us to go any other way except due South.”

be unwise (賢明ではない) [動] foolish or ill-considered

any other way (他の道) [名] a different route or course

due South (真南) [名] the direction that is directly opposite to the north

「真南以外に行くのは賢明ではないから」

They began walking through the country of the china people, and the first thing they came to was a china milk-maid milking a china cow.

milk (乳) [名] an opaque white fluid rich in fat and protein, secreted by female mammals for the nourishment of their young

maid (女) [名] a young unmarried woman

彼らは陶器の国の道を歩き始め、最初に出会ったのは陶器の牛から乳を搾っている陶器の乳搾り女だった。

As they drew near, the cow suddenly gave a kick and kicked over the stool, the pail, and even the milk-maid herself, and all fell on the china ground with a great clatter.

give a kick (蹴る) [動] strike or propel forcibly with the foot

kick over (蹴り飛ばす) [動] knock over with the foot

stool (スツール) [名] a seat without a back or arms

pail (バケツ) [名] a cylindrical container with a handle

clatter (音を立てる) [名] a loud rattling noise

彼らが近づくと、牛は突然蹴り、スツール、バケツ、さらには乳搾り女まで蹴り飛ばし、すべてが大きな音を立てて陶器の地面に落ちた。

Dorothy was shocked to see that the cow had broken her leg short off, and that the pail was lying in several small pieces, while the poor milk-maid had a nick in her left elbow.

be shocked (ショックを受ける) [動] be surprised and upset

nick (傷) [名] a small cut or notch

ドロシーは牛が足を折って、バケツがいくつかの小さな破片になっていて、かわいそうな乳搾り女は左ひじに傷があるのを見てショックを受けた。

“There!” cried the milk-maid, angrily;

「ほら!」と乳搾り女は怒って叫んだ。

“see what you have done!

「ほら、あなたたちのせいで!

My cow has broken her leg, and I must take her to the mender’s shop and have it glued on again.

mender (修理屋) [名] a person who repairs things

shop (店) [名] a place where goods or services are sold

glue (接着する) [動] stick or fasten with glue

私の牛が足を折ってしまったので、修理屋に連れて行って接着してもらわなければならない。

What do you mean by coming here and frightening my cow?”

mean (どういうつもり) [動] intend to convey

ここに来て私の牛を怖がらせるなんてどういうつもり?」

“I’m very sorry,” returned Dorothy;

「とても申し訳ありません」とドロシーは答えた。

“please forgive us.”

「どうかお許しください」

But the pretty milk-maid was much too vexed to make any answer.

much too (あまりにも) [副] to a very great degree

vexed (腹を立てる) [動] to annoy or irritate

しかし、きれいな牛乳配達の娘は答えるにはあまりにも腹を立てていた。

She picked up the leg sulkily and led her cow away, the poor animal limping on three legs.

sulkily (不機嫌そうに) [副] in a bad-tempered and sulky manner

limp (びっこを引く) [動] walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or injured leg or foot

彼女は不機嫌そうに脚を拾い上げ、牛を連れて行ってしまったが、そのかわいそうな動物は三本足でびっこを引いていた。

As she left them the milk-maid cast many reproachful glances over her shoulder at the clumsy strangers, holding her nicked elbow close to her side.

cast (向ける) [動] direct or throw

reproachful (非難の) [形] expressing disapproval

glance (まなざし) [名] a brief or hurried look

hold (抱える) [動] keep or carry in one's arms or hands

nick (傷つける) [動] make a small cut in

elbow (肘) [名] the joint between the upper and lower arm

彼女が去っていくとき、牛乳配達の娘は傷ついた肘を脇に抱えながら、不器用な見知らぬ人たちを肩越しに何度も非難のまなざしを向けた。

Dorothy was quite grieved at this mishap.

be grieved (悲しむ) [動] feel sadness or sorrow

ドロシーはこの災難にとても悲しんだ。

“We must be very careful here,” said the kind-hearted Woodman, “or we may hurt these pretty little people so they will never get over it.”

get over (立ち直る) [動] recover from or overcome

「ここではとても気をつけないと」と心優しい木こりは言った。「でないと、このかわいらしい小さな人々を傷つけてしまって、彼らが二度と立ち直れなくなってしまうかもしれない。」

A little farther on Dorothy met a most beautifully dressed young princess, who stopped short as she saw the strangers and started to run away.

a little farther (もう少し先) [副] a small distance away

dressed (服を着た) [形] wearing clothes

もう少し先でドロシーは、とても美しい服を着た若いお姫様に出会ったが、彼女は見知らぬ人々を見ると立ち止まって逃げ出した。

Dorothy wanted to see more of the princess, so she ran after her;

ドロシーはもっとお姫様を見たいと思ったので、彼女を追いかけた。

but the china girl cried out,

しかし、陶器の少女は叫んだ。

“Don’t chase me! Don’t chase me!”

「追いかけないで! 追いかけないで!」

She had such a frightened little voice that Dorothy stopped and said,

彼女はとてもおびえた小さな声だったので、ドロシーは立ち止まって言った。

“Why not?”

「どうして?」

“Because,” answered the princess, also stopping, a safe distance away, “if I run I may fall down and break myself.”

safe (安全な) [形] not likely to cause or lead to harm, injury, or loss

fall down (転ぶ) [動] lose one's balance and collapse

「だって」と王女も安全な距離を置いて立ち止まりながら答えた。「走ったら転んで壊れちゃうかもしれないから」

“But could you not be mended?”

「でも、直せないの?」

asked the girl.

と少女は尋ねた。

“Oh, yes; but one is never so pretty after being mended, you know,” replied the princess.

so (とても) [副] to a great extent or degree

being mended (直した後) [動] repair or restore

「ええ、でも、直した後ってあまりきれいじゃないよ」と王女は答えた。

“I suppose not,” said Dorothy.

「そうね」とドロシーは言った。

“Now there is Mr. Joker, one of our clowns,” continued the china lady, “who is always trying to stand upon his head.

Mr. Joker (ジョーカーさん) [名] a character in the story

「さて、うちの道化師の一人、ジョーカーさんがいるよ」と磁器の女性は続けた。「いつも頭で立とうとしているの。

He has broken himself so often that he is mended in a hundred places, and doesn’t look at all pretty.

hundred (百) [名] the number 100

彼はよく壊れるので、百か所も直してあって、全然きれいに見えないよ。

Here he comes now, so you can see for yourself.”

ほら、今来たよ、だから自分で見られるよ。」

Indeed, a jolly little clown now came walking toward them, and Dorothy could see that in spite of his pretty clothes of red and yellow and green he was completely covered with cracks, running every which way and showing plainly that he had been mended in many places.

jolly (陽気な) [形] happy and cheerful

red (赤い) [形] of the color intermediate between orange and violet, as of blood, fire, or rubies

completely (完全に) [副] totally; utterly; absolutely

every which way (あちこち) [副] in all directions

plainly (はっきりと) [副] in a clear and simple manner

実際、陽気な小さな道化師が今彼らに向かって歩いてきて、ドロシーは赤と黄色と緑のきれいな服を着ているにもかかわらず、彼がひび割れで覆われ、あちこちに走り、多くの場所で修理されたことをはっきりと示しているのを見ることができた。

The clown put his hands in his pockets, and after puffing out his cheeks and nodding his head at them saucily, he said,

put one's hands in one's pockets (ポケットに手を入れた) [動] put one's hands into one's pockets

puff out (膨らませる) [動] to make or become swollen or distended

saucily (生意気に) [副] in a bold and confident way

道化師はポケットに手を入れ、頬を膨らませて生意気に頭を下げた後、言った。

“My lady fair,

my lady (私のお嬢さん) [名] a polite way of addressing a woman

fair (美しい) [形] beautiful

「私の美しいお嬢さん、

Why do you stare

なぜそんなに見つめるの?

At poor old Mr. Joker?

Mr. (氏) [名] a title used before a man's surname

Joker (道化師) [名] a person who tells jokes or does funny things to make people laugh

哀れな年老いた道化師を?

You’re quite as stiff

stiff (硬い) [形] not easily bent or changed in shape

あなたはまるで木でできた人形のようだ。

And prim as if

prim (きちんとした) [形] neat, tidy, and proper in appearance or behavior

まるで木でできた人形のようだ。

You’d eaten up a poker!”

eat up (食べる) [動] consume all of

poker (火かき棒) [名] a metal rod used to stir a fire

火かき棒を食べたみたいに!」

“Be quiet, sir!” said the princess;

be quiet (静かにする) [動] make or become silent

sir (旦那) [名] a respectful form of address for a man

「静かにしてください!」と王女は言った。

“can’t you see these are strangers, and should be treated with respect?”

respect (敬意) [名] a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something

「彼らは見知らぬ人だということに気づかないの? 敬意をもって扱うべきよ」

“Well, that’s respect, I expect,” declared the clown, and immediately stood upon his head.

「さて、これが敬意というものだろう」と道化師は宣言し、すぐに頭で立った。

“Don’t mind Mr. Joker,” said the princess to Dorothy;

Mr. Joker (道化師さん) [名] a person who tells jokes or does funny things to make people laugh

「道化師さんのことは気にしないで」と王女はドロシーに言った。

“he is considerably cracked in his head, and that makes him foolish.”

considerably (かなり) [副] to a large extent

crack (おかす) [動] break or cause to break without a complete separation of the parts

「彼は頭がかなりおかしくて、それが彼を愚かにしているのよ」

“Oh, I don’t mind him a bit,” said Dorothy.

a bit (少し) [副] a small amount or degree

「ああ、彼のことは少しも気にしていません」とドロシーは言った。

“But you are so beautiful,” she continued, “that I am sure I could love you dearly.

「でもあなたはとても美しい」と彼女は続けた。「だから私はあなたを心から愛せると確信しているよ。

Won’t you let me carry you back to Kansas and stand you on Aunt Em’s mantel-shelf?

mantel-shelf (マントルピースの棚) [名] a shelf above a fireplace

あなたをカンザスに連れて帰って、エムおばさんのマントルピースの棚に飾らせてくれない?

I could carry you in my basket.”

私のバスケットに入れて運べるよ」

“That would make me very unhappy,” answered the china princess.

「それは私をとても不幸にするよ」と磁器の王女は答えた。

“You see, here in our country we live contentedly, and can talk and move around as we please.

contentedly (満足して) [副] in a satisfied manner

「ほら、ここ私たちの国では満足して暮らしているし、好きなように話したり動き回ったりできるよ。

But whenever any of us are taken away our joints at once stiffen, and we can only stand straight and look pretty.

take away (連れ去る) [動] remove or carry away

stiffen (硬くなる) [動] become hard or rigid

でも私たちの誰かが連れ去られると、すぐに関節が硬くなって、ただまっすぐ立ってきれいに見えるだけになってしまうの。

Of course that is all that is expected of us when we are on mantel-shelves and cabinets and drawing-room tables, but our lives are much pleasanter here in our own country.”

that is all (それだけ) [代] that is the only thing

be expected of (期待されている) [動] be regarded as likely to happen or to be the case

when (ときに) [接] at the time that; at or during the time that

on (上) [前] in contact with and supported by the upper surface of

cabinet (キャビネット) [名] a cupboard with shelves or drawers

drawing-room (応接間) [名] a room in a house for entertaining guests

pleasanter (楽しい) [形] giving or capable of giving joy or pleasure; delightful

もちろん、私たちがマントルピースやキャビネットや応接間のテーブルの上にいるときには、それだけが期待されていることなんだけど、私たちの生活はここ自分の国にいる方がずっと楽しいよ」

“I would not make you unhappy for all the world!” exclaimed Dorothy;

all the world (世界中) [名] the whole world; the entire world

「私はあなたを不幸にしたくないよ!」とドロシーは叫んだ。

“so I’ll just say good-bye.”

say good-bye (さよならを言う) [動] express a farewell

「だからさよならを言うよ」

“Good-bye,” replied the princess.

「さよなら」と王女は答えた。

They walked carefully through the china country.

彼らは慎重に陶器の国を歩いた。

The little animals and all the people scampered out of their way, fearing the strangers would break them, and after an hour or so the travellers reached the other side of the country and came to another china wall.

小さな動物たちと人々は、見知らぬ人が自分たちを壊すのではないかと恐れて、道から逃げ出し、一時間ほどすると、旅人たちは国の反対側にたどり着き、別の陶器の壁にたどり着いた。

It was not so high as the first, however, and by standing upon the Lion’s back they all managed to scramble to the top.

scramble (よじ登る) [動] climb or move quickly and awkwardly, using your hands as well as your feet

しかし、それは最初の壁ほど高くなく、ライオンの背中に立つことで、みんななんとか頂上までよじ登ることができた。

Then the Lion gathered his legs under him and jumped on the wall;

gather (集める) [動] come together or cause to come together

それからライオンは足を下に集めて壁に飛び乗った。

but just as he jumped, he upset a china church with his tail and smashed it all to pieces.

upset (ひっくり返す) [動] turn upside down

church (教会) [名] a building used for public Christian worship

smash (粉々にする) [動] break or cause to break violently into pieces

しかし、飛び乗った瞬間に、しっぽで陶器の教会をひっくり返して粉々にしてしまった。

“That was too bad,” said Dorothy, “but really I think we were lucky in not doing these little people more harm than breaking a cow’s leg and a church.

「それはひどい」とドロシーは言った、「でも、牛の足と教会を壊しただけで、この小さな人々にこれ以上の害を与えなかったのは幸運だったと思う。

They are all so brittle!”

brittle (もろい) [形] easily broken or damaged

みんなとてももろくて!」

“They are, indeed,” said the Scarecrow, “and I am thankful I am made of straw and cannot be easily damaged.

damage (壊れる) [動] cause harm to

「確かに」かかしは言った、「私はわらでできていて簡単には壊れないことに感謝している。

There are worse things in the world than being a Scarecrow.”

かかしであることよりもっとひどいことがある。」

21: THE LION BECOMES THE KING OF BEASTS

21 (21) [他] the number 21

21:ライオンが百獣の王になる

After climbing down from the china wall the travellers found themselves in a disagreeable country, full of bogs and marshes and covered with tall, rank grass.

china wall (陶器の壁) [名] a wall made of china

disagreeable (不快な) [形] unpleasant

bog (沼) [名] a wet spongy area of land that is too soft to support a heavy person walking on it

marsh (湿地帯) [名] a low-lying area of land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide

rank (草) [名] a type of plant with long, narrow leaves

陶器の壁を降りると、旅人たちは沼や湿地帯だらけで、背の高い草に覆われた不快な国にいることに気づいた。

It was difficult to walk far without falling into muddy holes, for the grass was so thick that it hid them from sight.

muddy (泥の) [形] covered or full of mud

sight (穴) [名] the ability to see; vision

草がとても深く、穴が見えないので、泥の穴に落ちずに遠くまで歩くのは難しかった。

However, by carefully picking their way, they got safely along until they reached solid ground.

pick (選ぶ) [動] choose from a number of alternatives

しかし、注意深く道を選んで、固い地面にたどり着くまで無事に進んだ。

But here the country seemed wilder than ever, and after a long and tiresome walk through the underbrush they entered another forest, where the trees were bigger and older than any they had ever seen.

wild (荒野) [名] a large area of land

underbrush (下草) [名] small trees and bushes growing beneath the main trees in a wood

しかし、ここはこれまで以上に荒野のようで、下草の中を長く退屈に歩いた後、彼らはこれまで見たどの木よりも大きくて古い木がある別の森に入った。

“This forest is perfectly delightful,” declared the Lion, looking around him with joy;

perfectly (本当に) [副] in a perfect manner

delightful (素晴らしい) [形] giving great pleasure

declare (言う) [動] make a statement about something

「この森は本当に素晴らしい」とライオンは喜びながら周りを見回して言った。

“never have I seen a more beautiful place.”

have seen (見たことがない) [動] have perceived or noticed

「これほど美しい場所を見たことがない」

“It seems gloomy,” said the Scarecrow.

gloomy (暗い) [形] dark or poorly lit

「暗いようだ」かかしは言った。

“Not a bit of it,” answered the Lion.

「少しも暗くない」とライオンは答えた。

“I should like to live here all my life.

all my life (一生) [名] the period of time during which one is alive

「私は一生ここに住みたい。

See how soft the dried leaves are under your feet and how rich and green the moss is that clings to these old trees.

moss (苔) [名] a small flowerless green plant that lacks true roots and has a simple stem structure

足元の枯れ葉がどれほど柔らかいか、またこれらの古い木々にしがみついている苔がどれほど豊かで緑かを見てみろ。

Surely no wild beast could wish a pleasanter home.”

確かに野生の獣はもっと快適な家を望むことはできない」

“Perhaps there are wild beasts in the forest now,” said Dorothy.

「もしかしたら今森の中に野生の獣がいるかもしれない」ドロシーは言った。

“I suppose there are,” returned the Lion;

「いるとは思われる」とライオンは答えた。

“but I do not see any of them about.”

about (について) [前] on the subject of; concerning

「しかし、私はそのうちのどれも見ていない」

They walked through the forest until it became too dark to go any farther.

walk through (歩き続ける) [動] to walk from one end of something to the other

彼らは森の中を歩き、暗くなってそれ以上進めなくなるまで歩き続けた。

Dorothy and Toto and the Lion lay down to sleep, while the Woodman and the Scarecrow kept watch over them as usual.

usual (いつも) [形] happening or done frequently or regularly

ドロシーとトトとライオンは横になって眠り、木こりとかかしはいつものように見張りをした。

When morning came they started again.

朝になると彼らはまた出発した。

Before they had gone far they heard a low rumble, as of the growling of many wild animals.

go far (遠くへ行く) [動] travel a long distance

low rumble (低い音) [名] a deep, heavy, continuous sound

wild animal (野生動物) [名] an animal that lives in the wild and has not been tamed by humans

あまり遠くへ行かないうちに、たくさんの野生動物がうなっているような低い音が聞こえてきた。

Toto whimpered a little but none of the others was frightened and they kept along the well-trodden path until they came to an opening in the wood, in which were gathered hundreds of beasts of every variety.

whimper (鳴く) [動] make a low, plaintive cry

the others (他の人) [名] the other people

be frightened (怖がる) [動] be afraid

keep along (進む) [動] continue in a certain direction

well-trodden (よく踏みならされた) [形] much used

opening (開けた場所) [名] a place where there are no trees

トトは少し鳴いたが、他の誰も怖がらず、よく踏みならされた道を進み、森の開けた場所に出ると、そこにはあらゆる種類の獣が何百匹も集まっていた。

There were tigers and elephants and bears and wolves and foxes and all the others in the natural history, and for a moment Dorothy was afraid.

fox (狐) [名] a wild mammal

natural history (博物誌) [名] the study of natural objects

虎や象や熊や狼や狐など、博物誌に載っているあらゆる動物がいて、ドロシーは一瞬恐怖を覚えた。

But the Lion explained that the animals were holding a meeting, and he judged by their snarling and growling that they were in great trouble.

hold (開く) [動] organize and be in charge of (an event)

judge (判断する) [動] form an opinion or conclusion about

snarl (唸り声) [名] an angry or threatening sound made by an animal

しかしライオンは、動物たちが会合を開いているのだと説明し、彼らの唸り声から、彼らが大きな問題を抱えていると判断した。

As he spoke several of the beasts caught sight of him, and at once the great assemblage hushed as if by magic.

catch sight of (捉える) [動] to see something or someone for a short time

assemblage (集会) [名] a gathering of people

hush (静まり返る) [動] to become quiet

彼が話すと、何匹かの獣が彼の姿を捉え、大集会は魔法のように静まり返った。

The biggest of the tigers came up to the Lion and bowed, saying,

come up to (近寄る) [動] approach someone or something

虎の中で一番大きいのがライオンのところに来て、お辞儀をして言った。

“Welcome, O King of Beasts!

「ようこそ、百獣の王よ!

You have come in good time to fight our enemy and bring peace to all the animals of the forest once more.”

good time (ちょうどいい時) [名] a time that is suitable or opportune

我々の敵と戦い、森のすべての動物に再び平和をもたらすために、ちょうどいい時に来てくれた。」

“What is your trouble?” asked the Lion quietly.

「何が問題なのですか?」とライオンは静かに尋ねた。

“We are all threatened,” answered the tiger, “by a fierce enemy which has lately come into this forest.

threaten (脅かす) [動] to say that you will cause trouble or harm to someone if they do not do what you want

「我々は皆、最近この森に来た恐ろしい敵に脅かされているんです」と虎は答えた。

It is a most tremendous monster, like a great spider, with a body as big as an elephant and legs as long as a tree trunk.

tremendous (恐ろしい) [形] extremely great or intense

それは、象ほどの大きさの体と木の幹ほど長い脚を持つ、大きな蜘蛛のような、最も恐ろしい怪物です。

It has eight of these long legs, and as the monster crawls through the forest he seizes an animal with a leg and drags it to his mouth, where he eats it as a spider does a fly.

eight (8本) [数] the number 8

crawl (這い回る) [動] move slowly with the body close to the ground

fly (ハエ) [名] a small winged insect of the order Diptera, with two or three pairs of wings, known as true flies

長い脚が8本あり、怪物が森の中を這い回ると、脚で動物を捕まえて口に引きずり込み、蜘蛛がハエを食べるように食べてしまいます。

Not one of us is safe while this fierce creature is alive, and we had called a meeting to decide how to take care of ourselves when you came among us.”

not one (誰も) [名] no person

safe (安全) [形] free from danger or risk

call (開く) [動] arrange for or cause to happen

meeting (会議) [名] an assembly of people for formal discussions

この恐ろしい生き物が生きている限り、我々の誰も安全ではありません。そして、あなたが私たちの間に来たとき、私たちは自分たちの身を守る方法を決めるために会議を開いていました。」

The Lion thought for a moment.

ライオンはしばらく考えた。

“Are there any other lions in this forest?” he asked.

「この森に他のライオンはいますか?」と彼は尋ねた。

“No; there were some, but the monster has eaten them all.

「いいえ、何頭かいましたが、怪物が全部食べてしまいました。

And, besides, they were none of them nearly so large and brave as you.”

none of them (誰も) [代] not one of them

nearly (ほど) [副] almost; not quite

それに、彼らは誰もあなたほど大きくて勇敢ではありませんでした。」

“If I put an end to your enemy will you bow down to me and obey me as King of the Forest?” enquired the Lion.

put an end to (倒す) [動] cause to stop

bow down (頭を下げる) [動] bend the head or body in a gesture of respect

King of the Forest (森の王) [名] the most powerful animal in the forest

「もし私があなたの敵を倒したら、あなたは私に頭を下げて、森の王として私に従うか?」とライオンは尋ねた。

“We will do that gladly,” returned the tiger;

「喜んでそうします」と虎は答えた。

and all the other beasts roared with a mighty roar: “We will!”

mighty (大声で) [形] having or showing great power or strength

will (そうするぞ) [動] expressing a strong intention or determination

そして他のすべての動物たちも「そうするぞ!」と大声で吠えた。

“Where is this great spider of yours now?” asked the Lion.

「あなたたちの言う大蜘蛛は今どこにいる?」とライオンは尋ねた。

“Yonder, among the oak trees,” said the tiger, pointing with his fore-foot.

yonder (あそこ) [副] over there

oak tree (樫の木) [名] a tree of the genus Quercus

「あそこの樫の木の間にいます」と虎は前足で指さしながら言った。

“Take good care of these friends of mine,” said the Lion, “and I will go at once to fight the monster.”

「私の友人をよく守ってくれ」とライオンは言い、「私はすぐに怪物と戦いに行く」

He bade his comrades good-bye and marched proudly away to do battle with the enemy.

proudly (誇らしげに) [副] in a proud manner

彼は仲間に別れを告げ、敵と戦うために誇らしげに行進していった。

The great spider was lying asleep when the Lion found him, and it looked so ugly that its foe turned up his nose in disgust.

foe (敵) [名] a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

turn up (つまむ) [動] to find or discover

disgust (嫌悪感) [名] a feeling of intense aversion

ライオンが見つけたとき、大蜘蛛は眠っていて、とても醜く見えたので、敵は嫌悪感を抱いて鼻をつまんだ。

Its legs were quite as long as the tiger had said, and its body covered with coarse black hair.

足は虎が言った通り長く、体は粗い黒い毛で覆われていた。

It had a great mouth, with a row of sharp teeth a foot long;

大きな口には一列に並んだ一フィートもある鋭い歯があった。

but its head was joined to the pudgy body by a neck as slender as a wasp’s waist.

slender (細い) [形] gracefully thin

wasp (ハチ) [名] a stinging winged insect

しかし、その頭は、ハチの腰のように細い首でずんぐりした体につながっていた。

This gave the Lion a hint of the best way to attack the creature, and as he knew it was easier to fight it asleep than awake, he gave a great spring and landed directly upon the monster’s back.

give a hint (ヒントを得る) [動] to suggest or indicate indirectly

the best way (最善の方法) [名] the most effective or desirable way

easier (より簡単) [形] more easy

awake (起きている) [形] not asleep

give a great spring (大きく跳躍する) [動] jump or leap forcefully

directly (直接) [副] without changing direction or stopping

これでライオンは、この生き物を攻撃する最善の方法のヒントを得て、眠っている時の方が起きている時よりも戦いやすいと知っていたので、大きく跳躍して怪物の背中に直接着地した。

Then, with one blow of his heavy paw, all armed with sharp claws, he knocked the spider’s head from its body.

knock (叩き落とす) [動] hit or strike with a sharp blow

それから、鋭い爪で武装した重い前足の一撃で、蜘蛛の頭を体から叩き落とした。

Jumping down, he watched it until the long legs stopped wiggling, when he knew it was quite dead.

wiggle (動く) [動] move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements

know (確認する) [動] be certain about something

飛び降りて、長い脚が動かなくなるまで見守り、完全に死んだことを確認した。

The Lion went back to the opening where the beasts of the forest were waiting for him and said proudly,

opening (入り口) [名] a place where something opens

ライオンは森の動物たちが待っている入り口に戻り、誇らしげに言った。

“You need fear your enemy no longer.”

「もう敵を恐れる必要はない。」

Then the beasts bowed down to the Lion as their King, and he promised to come back and rule over them as soon as Dorothy was safely on her way to Kansas.

bow down (ひれ伏す) [動] bend the body forward and down as a sign of respect

as soon as (〜しだい) [接] at the moment that; immediately after

すると動物たちはライオンを王としてひれ伏し、ライオンはドロシーがカンザスへの道を無事に進み次第、戻って彼らを支配すると約束した。

22: THE COUNTRY OF THE QUADLINGS

22 (22) [他] the number 22

QUADLINGS (クアドリング) [名] a person who lives in the southern part of Oz

22:クアドリングの国

The four travellers passed through the rest of the forest in safety, and when they came out from its gloom saw before them a steep hill, covered from top to bottom with great pieces of rock.

safety (無事) [名] the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury

gloom (暗闇) [名] partial or total darkness

hill (丘) [名] a naturally raised area of land with a rounded top

四人の旅人は森の残りの部分を無事に通り抜け、暗闇から抜け出ると、目の前に大きな岩で上から下まで覆われた急な丘が見えた。

“That will be a hard climb,” said the Scarecrow, “but we must get over the hill, nevertheless.”

hard (大変な) [形] requiring a great deal of effort

get over (越える) [動] go over or across

「登るのは大変だろう」とカカシは言った、「でも、それでも丘を越えなければならない。」

So he led the way and the others followed.

lead the way (先頭に立つ) [動] go in front of others to show them the way

カカシが先頭に立ち、他の者たちが後に続いた。

They had nearly reached the first rock when they heard a rough voice cry out,

reach (近づく) [動] come near or nearer in space or time

rough (荒々しい) [形] having a texture or surface that is not smooth or level

最初の岩に近づいた時、荒々しい声が叫ぶのが聞こえた。

“Keep back!”

keep back (下がれ) [動] stay away from

「下がれ!」

“Who are you?” asked the Scarecrow.

「あなたは誰?」とカカシは尋ねた。

Then a head showed itself over the rock and the same voice said,

show (現れる) [動] be or become visible

すると岩の上に頭が現れ、同じ声が言った。

“This hill belongs to us, and we don’t allow anyone to cross it.”

「この丘は私たちのものだ。誰も通らせない。」

“But we must cross it,” said the Scarecrow.

cross (通る) [動] go or move across or to the other side of

「でも、私たちは通らなければならないの」とカカシは言った。

“We’re going to the country of the Quadlings.”

「私たちはクアドリングの国に行くの。」

“But you shall not!” replied the voice, and there stepped from behind the rock the strangest man the travellers had ever seen.

「通らせない!」と声が答え、岩の陰から旅人たちが今まで見た中で一番奇妙な男が現れた。

He was quite short and stout and had a big head, which was flat at the top and supported by a thick neck full of wrinkles.

short (背が低い) [形] having a small height

stout (ずんぐりした) [形] rather fat or thick

flat (平ら) [形] having a level or even surface

彼はかなり背が低く、ずんぐりしていて、頭が大きく、頭のてっぺんは平らで、しわだらけの太い首で支えられていた。

But he had no arms at all, and, seeing this, the Scarecrow did not fear that so helpless a creature could prevent them from climbing the hill.

しかし、彼には全く腕がなく、これを見て、カカシはこんな無力な生き物が自分たちが丘を登るのを妨げることができるとは恐れなかった。

So he said,

そこで彼は言った。

“I’m sorry not to do as you wish, but we must pass over your hill whether you like it or not,” and he walked boldly forward.

do as you wish (望むようにする) [動] do what you want

pass over (越える) [動] go across or over

like it or not (好むと好まざるとにかかわらず) [副] regardless of whether you like it or not

「あなたの望むようにできなくて申し訳ありませんが、私たちはあなたが好むと好まざるとにかかわらず、あなたの丘を越えなくてはなりません」そして彼は大胆に前に歩いた。

As quick as lightning the man’s head shot forward and his neck stretched out until the top of the head, where it was flat, struck the Scarecrow in the middle and sent him tumbling, over and over, down the hill.

lightning (稲妻) [名] a natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage

shoot forward (前に突き出す) [動] move or cause to move forward very quickly

stretch out (伸びる) [動] extend one's body or a part of it so as to reach or touch something

tumble (転がる) [動] fall or cause to fall in a helpless or uncontrolled way

稲妻のように素早く男の頭が前に突き出し、首が伸びて頭のてっぺんが平らになるまで伸び、カカシの真ん中を打って、彼を丘を転げ落ちさせた。

Almost as quickly as it came the head went back to the body, and the man laughed harshly as he said,

quickly (素早く) [副] at a fast speed

harshly (荒々しく) [副] in a rough or violent manner

頭は来た時と同じくらい素早く体に戻り、男はこう言いながら荒々しく笑った。

“It isn’t as easy as you think!”

「それはあなたが思うほど簡単ではない!」

A chorus of boisterous laughter came from the other rocks, and Dorothy saw hundreds of the armless Hammer-Heads upon the hillside, one behind every rock.

boisterous (騒々しい) [形] noisy and energetic

hundreds (何百もの) [名] a large but indefinite number

armless (腕のない) [形] having no arms

Hammer-Heads (ハンマーヘッド) [名] a person with a hammer-shaped head

hillside (丘の中腹) [名] the sloping side of a hill

他の岩から騒々しい笑い声が聞こえ、ドロシーは丘の中腹に何百もの腕のないハンマーヘッドが岩の陰にいるのを見ました。

The Lion became quite angry at the laughter caused by the Scarecrow’s mishap, and giving a loud roar that echoed like thunder, he dashed up the hill.

cause (引き起こす) [動] make something happen

echo (響く) [動] be repeated

thunder (雷) [名] the sound that follows a flash of lightning

dash (駆け上がる) [動] run or travel somewhere quickly

ライオンはカカシの災難による笑い声にかなり怒り、雷のように響く大きな咆哮をあげながら丘を駆け上がった。

Again a head shot swiftly out, and the great Lion went rolling down the hill as if he had been struck by a cannon ball.

roll (転がる) [動] move or cause to move in a circular fashion

strike (当たる) [動] hit or come into contact with forcibly

再び頭が素早く飛び出し、大きなライオンは大砲の玉に当たったかのように丘を転がり落ちていった。

Dorothy ran down and helped the Scarecrow to his feet, and the Lion came up to her, feeling rather bruised and sore, and said,

run down (走って降りる) [動] go down quickly

come up (来る) [動] move from a lower to a higher position

ドロシーは走って降りてカカシを助け起こし、ライオンは傷つき痛みを感じながら彼女のところに来て言った。

“It is useless to fight people with shooting heads;

「頭を飛ばす人々と戦っても無駄だ。

no one can withstand them.”

withstand (耐える) [動] to resist successfully or remain unaffected by

誰も彼らに耐えることはできない。」

“What can we do, then?” she asked.

「じゃあ、どうしたらいいの?」と彼女は尋ねた。

“Call the Winged Monkeys,” suggested the Tin Woodman;

「翼のある猿を呼んでみたら」ブリキの木こりが提案した。

“you have still the right to command them once more.”

「まだもう一度彼らに命令する権利がある。」

“Very well,” she answered, and putting on the Golden Cap she uttered the magic words.

very well (いいよ) [副] in a good or satisfactory way

put on (かぶる) [動] place or arrange on oneself or on a part of one's body

utter (唱える) [動] make or give voice to

「いいよ」と彼女は答え、黄金の帽子をかぶって魔法の言葉を唱えた。

The Monkeys were as prompt as ever, and in a few moments the entire band stood before her.

prompt (素早い) [形] done without delay

ever (相変わらず) [副] always; at all times

猿たちは相変わらず素早くて、すぐに全員が彼女の前に立った。

“What are your commands?” enquired the King of the Monkeys, bowing low.

King of the Monkeys (猿の王様) [名] the ruler of the monkeys

「ご命令は?」と猿の王様が深くお辞儀をしながら尋ねた。

“Carry us over the hill to the country of the Quadlings,” answered the girl.

「丘を越えてクアドリングの国まで運んで」と少女は答えた。

“It shall be done,” said the King, and at once the Winged Monkeys caught the four travellers and Toto up in their arms and flew away with them.

fly away (飛び立つ) [動] to leave a place by flying

「承知いたしました」と王様が言うと、翼の生えた猿たちはすぐに四人の旅人とトトを抱きかかえて飛び立った。

As they passed over the hill the Hammer-Heads yelled with vexation, and shot their heads high in the air, but they could not reach the Winged Monkeys, which carried Dorothy and her comrades safely over the hill and set them down in the beautiful country of the Quadlings.

yell (叫ぶ) [動] cry out or speak loudly

vexation (悔しさ) [名] the state of being annoyed or frustrated

shoot (放つ) [動] to cause to move or be propelled rapidly and forcefully

set down (降り立つ) [動] to put or place on the ground

彼らが丘を越えると、ハンマーヘッドたちは悔しがって叫び、頭を空高く放ったが、翼の生えた猿たちには届かず、ドロシーと仲間たちは無事に丘を越えて美しいクアドリングの国に降り立った。

“This is the last time you can summon us,” said the leader to Dorothy;

time (機会) [名] a point of time as measured in hours and minutes

「これが私たちを呼び出せる最後の機会です」とリーダーがドロシーに言った。

“so good-bye and good luck to you.”

good luck (幸運を祈ります) [名] success or failure apparently brought by chance

「さようなら、幸運を祈ります」

“Good-bye, and thank you very much,” returned the girl;

very much (とても) [副] to a great degree or extent

「さようなら、どうもありがとうございました」と少女は答えた。

and the Monkeys rose into the air and were out of sight in a twinkling.

twinkling (瞬く間) [名] a very short period of time

そして猿たちは空に舞い上がり、瞬く間に姿を消した。

The country of the Quadlings seemed rich and happy.

クアドリングの国は豊かで幸せそうだった。

There was field upon field of ripening grain, with well-paved roads running between, and pretty rippling brooks with strong bridges across them.

ripening (実った) [形] becoming ripe

well-paved (よく舗装された) [形] having a good surface of pavement

実った穀物の畑が続き、その間にはよく舗装された道が走り、きれいなせせらぎの川には丈夫な橋がかかっていた。

The fences and houses and bridges were all painted bright red, just as they had been painted yellow in the country of the Winkies and blue in the country of the Munchkins.

red (赤) [名] a primary color

塀や家や橋はすべて明るい赤に塗られていて、ウィンキーの国では黄色、マンチキンの国では青に塗られていたのと同じだった。

The Quadlings themselves, who were short and fat and looked chubby and good-natured, were dressed all in red, which showed bright against the green grass and the yellowing grain.

fat (太っている) [形] having too much flesh

chubby (丸々としている) [形] plump and rounded

クアドリングたちは、背が低く太っていて、丸々としていて気立てがよく、緑の草や黄色い穀物に映える赤い服を着ていた。

The Monkeys had set them down near a farm house, and the four travellers walked up to it and knocked at the door.

猿たちは農家の近くに降ろしたので、四人の旅人はそこまで歩いて行き、ドアをノックした。

It was opened by the farmer’s wife, and when Dorothy asked for something to eat the woman gave them all a good dinner, with three kinds of cake and four kinds of cookies, and a bowl of milk for Toto.

kind (種類) [名] a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic

cookie (クッキー) [名] a small, flat, sweet cake

bowl (一杯) [名] a round, deep dish with sloping sides

milk (ミルク) [名] a white liquid produced by the mammary glands of female mammals

農夫の妻がドアを開け、ドロシーが何か食べるものを頼むと、三種類のケーキと四種類のクッキー、そしてトトのために一杯のミルクを添えたおいしい夕食をくれた。

“How far is it to the castle of Glinda?” asked the child.

「グリンダの城までどれくらい?」とドロシーは尋ねた。

“It is not a great way,” answered the farmer’s wife.

「それほど遠くはないよ」と農夫の妻は答えた。

“Take the road to the South and you will soon reach it.”

take (たどる) [動] follow

「南への道をたどればすぐに着くよ」

Thanking the good woman, they started afresh and walked by the fields and across the pretty bridges until they saw before them a very beautiful castle.

afresh (再び) [副] in a new or different way

親切な女性にお礼を言って、彼らは再び出発し、野原を歩き、きれいな橋を渡って、目の前にとても美しい城が見えるまで歩いた。

Before the gates were three young girls, dressed in handsome red uniforms trimmed with gold braid;

trim (縁取る) [動] to make neater or more attractive by cutting away unwanted parts

braid (編み込み) [名] a length of hair made up of three or more interlaced strands

門の前には、金の編み込みで縁取られた立派な赤い制服を着た三人の少女がいた。

and as Dorothy approached, one of them said to her:

approach (近づく) [動] come near or nearer in space or time

ドロシーが近づくと、そのうちの一人が彼女に言った。

“Why have you come to the South Country?”

South Country (南の国) [名] the southern part of a country

「なぜ南の国へ来たの?」

“To see the Good Witch who rules here,” she answered.

「ここを治める良い魔女に会いに」と彼女は答えた。

“Will you take me to her?”

her (彼女) [代] the woman or girl who is being discussed

「連れて行ってくれる?」

“Let me have your name, and I will ask Glinda if she will receive you.”

let me have (教えて) [動] give or allow to have

receive (会う) [動] be visited by

「名前を教えて。グリンダに会ってくれるか聞いてみるよ」

They told who they were, and the girl soldier went into the castle.

tell (名乗る) [動] communicate or express by speech

go into (入っていく) [動] move or travel toward the inside of

彼らは名乗り、少女兵士は城の中に入っていった。

After a few moments she came back to say that Dorothy and the others were to be admitted at once.

しばらくして彼女は戻ってきて、ドロシー達はすぐに通されると言ってきた。

23: GLINDA THE GOOD WITCH GRANTS DOROTHY’S WISH

23 (23) [他] the natural number following 22 and preceding 24

DOROTHY’S WISH (ドロシーの願い) [名] what Dorothy wants to happen

23:良い魔女グリンダがドロシーの願いを叶える

Before they went to see Glinda, however, they were taken to a room of the castle, where Dorothy washed her face and combed her hair, and the Lion shook the dust out of his mane, and the Scarecrow patted himself into his best shape, and the Woodman polished his tin and oiled his joints.

go to see (会いに行く) [動] go to visit

be taken to (連れて行かれる) [動] be transported to

comb (とかす) [動] untangle or arrange with a comb

しかし、グリンダに会う前に、彼らは城の部屋に連れて行かれ、そこでドロシーは顔を洗い、髪をとかし、ライオンはたてがみのほこりを払い、かかしは自分の体を叩いて一番良い形にし、木こりはブリキを磨き、関節に油を差した。

When they were all quite presentable they followed the soldier girl into a big room where the Witch Glinda sat upon a throne of rubies.

presentable (人前に出られる) [形] of a standard that is good enough to be shown to other people

みんなが人前に出られるようになったところで、彼らは少女兵士について大きな部屋に入り、そこには魔女グリンダがルビーの玉座に座っていた。

She was both beautiful and young to their eyes.

彼らの目には彼女は美しく、若く見えた。

Her hair was a rich red in color and fell in flowing ringlets over her shoulders.

fall (流れる) [動] move or be moved from a higher to a lower position

ringlet (巻き毛) [名] a long curl of hair

髪は深い赤色で、肩に流れる巻き毛になっていた。

Her dress was pure white;

ドレスは純白で、

but her eyes were blue, and they looked kindly upon the little girl.

目は青く、少女を優しく見つめていた。

“What can I do for you, my child?” she asked.

What can I do for you (何か用事があるのかい) [句] a polite way of asking someone if they need any help

「何か用事があるのかい、お嬢ちゃん?」と彼女は尋ねた。

Dorothy told the Witch all her story;

ドロシーは魔女に自分の話を全部話した。

how the cyclone had brought her to the Land of Oz, how she had found her companions, and of the wonderful adventures they had met with.

meet with (出会う) [動] come across or discover by chance

竜巻でオズの国に連れてこられたこと、仲間を見つけたこと、そして彼らが出会った素晴らしい冒険について。

“My greatest wish now,” she added, “is to get back to Kansas, for Aunt Em will surely think something dreadful has happened to me, and that will make her put on mourning;

that (それで) [接] for that reason; therefore

mourning (喪服) [名] black clothes worn to show that you are sad because someone has died

「今一番の願いは」と彼女は付け加えた、「カンザスに戻ることです、エムおばさんはきっと私に何か恐ろしいことが起こったと思っているでしょうし、それで喪服を着るでしょうから。

and unless the crops are better this year than they were last I am sure Uncle Henry cannot afford it.”

crop (収穫) [名] the agricultural produce of a particular place

this year (今年) [名] the year that is currently in progress

afford (余裕がある) [動] have enough money to pay for

今年の収穫が去年より良くなければ、ヘンリーおじさんにはそんな余裕はないでしょう。」

Glinda leaned forward and kissed the sweet, upturned face of the loving little girl.

lean forward (前かがみになる) [動] bend the upper part of your body forward

upturned (上向きの) [形] turned upward

loving (愛情深い) [形] feeling or showing love

グリンダは前かがみになって、愛情深い少女の愛らしい上向きの顔にキスをした。

“Bless you dear heart,” she said, “I am sure I can tell you of a way to get back to Kansas.”

bless (祝福する) [動] ask God to look favorably on

「神のご加護を、愛しい人」と彼女は言った、「カンザスに戻る方法を教えてあげられるよ。」

Then she added:

それから彼女は付け加えた。

“But, if I do, you must give me the Golden Cap.”

「でも、そうしたら、黄金の帽子を私にちょうだい。」

“Willingly!” exclaimed Dorothy; “indeed, it is of no use to me now, and when you have it you can command the Winged Monkeys three times.”

「喜んで!」ドロシーは叫んだ、「実際、今は私には何の役にも立たないし、それを手に入れたら、翼のある猿に三回命令できるよ。」

“And I think I shall need their service just those three times,” answered Glinda, smiling.

time (回) [名] an instance or single occasion of something

「そして、私はちょうどその三回彼らの助けが必要になると思うよ」とグリンダは微笑みながら答えた。

Dorothy then gave her the Golden Cap, and the Witch said to the Scarecrow,

ドロシーは彼女に黄金の帽子を渡し、魔女はかかしに言った。

“What will you do when Dorothy has left us?”

us (私たち) [代] the speaker and at least one other person

「ドロシーが私たちのもとを去ったら、あなたはどうするつもり?」

“I will return to the Emerald City,” he replied, “for Oz has made me its ruler and the people like me.

「私はエメラルドの都に戻るよ」と彼は答えた、「オズは私を支配者にし、人々は私を好いているからね。

The only thing that worries me is how to cross the hill of the Hammer-Heads.”

only thing (唯一のこと) [名] the one thing

how to (どうやって) [副] the way in which something is done or achieved

心配なのはハンマーヘッドの丘をどうやって越えるかだけだ」

“By means of the Golden Cap I shall command the Winged Monkeys to carry you to the gates of the Emerald City,” said Glinda, “for it would be a shame to deprive the people of so wonderful a ruler.”

by means of (を使って) [前] using

gates (門) [名] a hinged barrier used to close an opening in a wall, fence, or hedge

deprive (奪う) [動] take something away from someone

「黄金の帽子を使って、翼の生えた猿たちにあなたをエメラルドの都の門まで運ぶように命じましょう」とグリンダは言った、「人々からこんなに素晴らしい支配者を奪うのは恥ずかしいことだから」

“Am I really wonderful?” asked the Scarecrow.

「私は本当に素晴らしいの?」かかしは尋ねた。

“You are unusual,” replied Glinda.

unusual (並外れている) [形] not usual or common; uncommon

「あなたは並外れているよ」とグリンダは答えた。

Turning to the Tin Woodman, she asked:

ブリキの木こりに向かって、彼女は尋ねた。

“What will become of you when Dorothy leaves this country?”

「ドロシーがこの国を去ったら、あなたはどうなるの?」

He leaned on his axe and thought a moment.

彼は斧に寄りかかり、しばらく考えた。

Then he said,

それから彼は言った。

“The Winkies were very kind to me, and wanted me to rule over them after the Wicked Witch died.

「ウィンキーたちは私にとても親切で、邪悪な魔女が死んだ後、私が彼らを支配することを望んでいました。

I am fond of the Winkies, and if I could get back again to the Country of the West, I should like nothing better than to rule over them forever.”

be fond of (好きである) [動] to like someone or something a lot

Country of the West (西の国) [名] the western part of the Land of Oz

私はウィンキーたちが好きで、もし西の国に戻ることができたら、彼らを永遠に支配すること以上に望むことはありません。」

“My second command to the Winged Monkeys,” said Glinda “will be that they carry you safely to the land of the Winkies.

safely (安全に) [副] without risk of danger, injury, or damage

「翼のある猿たちへの二つ目の命令は」とグリンダは言った、「あなたをウィンキーの国まで安全に運ぶことです。

Your brains may not be so large to look at as those of the Scarecrow, but you are really brighter than he is—when you are well polished—and I am sure you will rule the Winkies wisely and well.”

bright (賢い) [形] having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level

あなたの脳みそはかかしの脳みそほど大きくはないかもしれないけど、あなたは彼よりも本当に賢いのです。あなたがよく磨かれたら、あなたはウィンキーたちを賢く上手に支配するでしょう。」

Then the Witch looked at the big, shaggy Lion and asked,

shaggy (毛むくじゃらの) [形] having long, rough, unkempt hair

それから魔女は大きくて毛むくじゃらのライオンを見て尋ねた。

“When Dorothy has returned to her own home, what will become of you?”

「ドロシーが自分の家に戻ったら、あなたはどうなるの?」

“Over the hill of the Hammer-Heads,” he answered, “lies a grand old forest, and all the beasts that live there have made me their King.

over (向こうに) [前] on the other side of

grand (壮大な) [形] magnificent and impressive in appearance or style

「ハンマーヘッドの丘の向こうに」と彼は答えた、「壮大な古い森があり、そこに住むすべての獣が私を王にしたのです。

If I could only get back to this forest, I would pass my life very happily there.”

pass (暮らす) [動] spend

もしこの森に戻ることができたら、そこでとても幸せに暮らせるでしょう。」

“My third command to the Winged Monkeys,” said Glinda, “shall be to carry you to your forest.

「翼のある猿への私の三つ目の命令は」とグリンダは言った、「あなたをあなたの森に連れて行くことである。

Then, having used up the powers of the Golden Cap, I shall give it to the King of the Monkeys, that he and his band may thereafter be free for evermore.”

thereafter (その後) [副] after that time

evermore (永遠に) [副] for all time; always

そして、黄金の帽子の力を使い果たしたら、私はそれを猿の王に渡し、彼とその仲間がその後永遠に自由になるようにする。」

The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman and the Lion now thanked the Good Witch earnestly for her kindness;

earnestly (心から) [副] in a serious and sincere way

kindness (親切) [名] the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate

かかしとブリキの木こりとライオンは、親切にしてくれた良い魔女に心から感謝した。

and Dorothy exclaimed,

そしてドロシーは叫んだ。

“You are certainly as good as you are beautiful!

「あなたは確かに美しく、それと同じくらい善良です!

But you have not yet told me how to get back to Kansas.”

でも、まだカンザスに戻る方法を教えてもらっていません。」

“Your silver shoes will carry you over the desert,” replied Glinda.

「あなたの銀の靴があなたを砂漠の向こうに運んでくれるでしょう」とグリンダは答えた。

“If you had known their power you could have gone back to your Aunt Em the very first day you came to this country.”

「もしあなたがその力を知っていたら、この国に来た最初の日にエムおばさんのところに戻れたでしょう。」

“But then I should not have had my wonderful brains!” cried the Scarecrow.

「でも、そうしたら私の素晴らしい脳みそは手に入らなかったでしょう!」かかしは叫んだ。

“I might have passed my whole life in the farmer’s cornfield.”

whole (一生) [形] complete; entire

「農夫のトウモロコシ畑で一生を過ごしたかもしれない。」

“And I should not have had my lovely heart,” said the Tin Woodman.

「そして私は私の愛らしい心を手に入れなかったでしょう」とブリキの木こりは言った。

“I might have stood and rusted in the forest till the end of the world.”

「世界の終わりまで森の中で立って錆びていたかもしれない。」

“And I should have lived a coward forever,” declared the Lion, “and no beast in all the forest would have had a good word to say to me.”

「そして私は永遠に臆病者として生きていたでしょう」とライオンは宣言した。「そして森の中のどんな動物も私に良い言葉をかけなかったでしょう。」

“This is all true,” said Dorothy, “and I am glad I was of use to these good friends.

「それは全部本当です」とドロシーは言った。「そして私はこれらの良い友達の役に立てて嬉しいです。

But now that each of them has had what he most desired, and each is happy in having a kingdom to rule besides, I think I should like to go back to Kansas.”

しかし今や彼らはそれぞれ最も望んだものを手に入れ、それぞれが支配する王国を持つことに満足しているので、私はカンザスに戻りたいと思う。」

“The silver shoes,” said the Good Witch, “have wonderful powers.

「銀の靴には」と良い魔女は言った。「素晴らしい力がある。

And one of the most curious things about them is that they can carry you to any place in the world in three steps, and each step will be made in the wink of an eye.

them (それら) [代] used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified

be made (行われる) [動] be produced or manufactured

そしてそれらについて最も奇妙なことの一つは、それらが三歩で世界のどこにでもあなたを運ぶことができるということであり、そして各歩は一瞬のうちに行われるだろう。

All you have to do is to knock the heels together three times and command the shoes to carry you wherever you wish to go.”

all you have to do (あなたがしなければならないこと) [名] the only thing you need to do

wherever (どこへでも) [副] in or to whatever place

あなたがしなければならないことは、かかとを三回打ち合わせ、靴にあなたが行きたいところへ連れて行くように命じることだけだ。」

“If that is so,” said the child, joyfully, “I will ask them to carry me back to Kansas at once.”

if that is so (もしそうなら) [条] if that is the case

「もしそうなら」と子供は喜んで言った。「すぐにカンザスに連れて帰ってくれるように頼むよ。」

She threw her arms around the Lion’s neck and kissed him, patting his big head tenderly.

throw one's arms around (腕を回す) [動] put one's arms around someone

彼女はライオンの首に腕を回してキスをし、大きな頭を優しく撫でた。

Then she kissed the Tin Woodman, who was weeping in a way most dangerous to his joints.

それから彼女はブリキの木こりにキスをしたが、彼は関節に最も危険な方法で泣いていた。

But she hugged the soft, stuffed body of the Scarecrow in her arms instead of kissing his painted face, and found she was crying herself at this sorrowful parting from her loving comrades.

find (気がつく) [動] become aware of

sorrowful (悲しい) [形] feeling or showing sorrow

parting (別れ) [名] the action of leaving or being left

しかし、彼女はかかしの塗られた顔にキスする代わりに、その柔らかい詰め物をした体を抱きしめ、愛する仲間との悲しい別れに自分も泣いていることに気がついた。

Glinda the Good stepped down from her ruby throne to give the little girl a good-bye kiss, and Dorothy thanked her for all the kindness she had shown to her friends and herself.

Glinda the Good (善いグリンダ) [名] a good witch

step down (降りる) [動] move from a higher to a lower position

ruby throne (ルビーの玉座) [名] a throne made of rubies

good-bye kiss (別れのキス) [名] a kiss given to someone when parting

善いグリンダは、小さな女の子に別れのキスをするためにルビーの玉座から降りてきて、ドロシーは彼女が友人や自分自身に示したすべての親切に感謝した。

Dorothy now took Toto up solemnly in her arms, and having said one last good-bye she clapped the heels of her shoes together three times, saying,

take up (抱き上げる) [動] lift or raise

solemnly (厳かに) [副] in a serious and dignified manner

ドロシーはトトを厳かに抱き上げ、最後の別れを告げてから、靴のかかとを三回打ち合わせ、こう言った。

“Take me home to Aunt Em!”

「エムおばさんのところへ連れてって!」

Instantly she was whirling through the air, so swiftly that all she could see or feel was the wind whistling past her ears.

swiftly (速く) [副] very fast; rapidly

whistle (吹き抜ける) [動] make a whistling sound

すぐに彼女は空中をぐるぐる回り、あまりに速く回るので、彼女が見たのも感じたのも、耳元を吹き抜ける風だけだった。

The silver shoes took but three steps, and then she stopped so suddenly that she rolled over upon the grass several times before she knew where she was.

take (進む) [動] move or cause to move in a specified direction

suddenly (急に) [副] quickly and unexpectedly

銀の靴は三歩しか進まなかったが、それから彼女は急に止まったので、自分がどこにいるかわかる前に草の上を何度も転がった。

At length, however, she sat up and looked about her.

at length (やがて) [副] after a long time

しかし、やがて彼女は起き上がって周りを見回した。

“Good gracious!” she cried.

「まあ!」と彼女は叫んだ。

For she was sitting on the broad Kansas prairie, and just before her was the new farm house Uncle Henry built after the cyclone had carried away the old one.

carry away (吹き飛ばす) [動] cause to be transported by a force

というのも、彼女は広いカンザスの大草原に座っていて、目の前には竜巻が古い農家を吹き飛ばした後にヘンリーおじさんが建てた新しい農家があったからだ。

Uncle Henry was milking the cows in the barnyard, and Toto had jumped out of her arms and was running toward the barn, barking joyously.

milk (乳搾りをする) [動] draw milk from

barnyard (納屋) [名] a yard surrounded by farm buildings

run toward (向かって走る) [動] move at a fast pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once

joyously (喜びの声で) [副] in a joyful manner

ヘンリーおじさんは納屋で牛の乳搾りをしていて、トトは彼女の腕から飛び降りて、喜びの声で吠えながら納屋に向かって走っていた。

Dorothy stood up and found she was in her stocking-feet.

stocking-feet (靴下を履いている) [名] feet with stockings on them

ドロシーは立ち上がって、靴下を履いていることに気づいた。

For the silver shoes had fallen off in her flight through the air, and were lost forever in the desert.

fall off (脱げる) [動] become detached

というのも、銀の靴は空を飛んでいる間に脱げてしまい、砂漠で永遠に失われてしまったからだ。

24: HOME AGAIN

24 (24) [他] the number 24

24:再び家へ

Aunt Em had just come out of the house to water the cabbages when she looked up and saw Dorothy running toward her.

water (水をやる) [動] pour water on

cabbage (キャベツ) [名] a vegetable with a large, round, green or white head of leaves

エムおばさんは、キャベツに水をやろうと家から出てきたところで、ドロシーが自分に向かって走ってくるのを見上げた。

“My darling child!” she cried, folding the little girl in her arms and covering her face with kisses;

darling (愛しい) [形] dearly loved

fold (抱きしめる) [動] to bend (something) over or back on itself so that one part lies on top of another

cover (降らせる) [動] to be or spread over the surface of

「私の愛しい子!」と叫び、少女を抱きしめて顔にキスの雨を降らせた。

“where in the world did you come from?”

where in the world (いったいどこ) [名] a phrase used to express surprise or confusion

「いったいどこから来たの?」

“From the Land of Oz,” said Dorothy, gravely.

「オズの国から」とドロシーは真面目に答えた。

“And here is Toto, too. And oh, Aunt Em!

「それにトトもいるよ。それに、エムおばさん!

I’m so glad to be at home again!”

家に戻れて本当に嬉しいよ!」