Английский язык с Шерлоком Холмсом. Знак четырех (ASCII-IPA)

hoard [hO:d], tiger ['taIg@], conquer ['kOnk@]

"'There is a rajah in the northern provinces who has much wealth, though his lands are small. Much has come to him from his father, and more still he has set by himself, for he is of a low nature and hoards his gold rather than spend it. When the troubles broke out he would be friends both with the lion and the tiger, — with the Sepoy and with the Company's Raj. Soon, however, it seemed to him that the white men's day was come, for through all the land he could hear of nothing but of their death and their overthrow. Yet, being a careful man, he made such plans that, come what might, half at least of his treasure should be left to him. That which was in gold and silver he kept by him in the vaults of his palace, but the most precious stones and the choicest pearls that he had he put in an iron box, and sent it by a trusty servant who, under the guise of a merchant, should take it to the fort at Agra, there to lie until the land is at peace. Thus, if the rebels won he would have his money, but if the Company conquered his jewels would be saved to him. Having thus divided his hoard, he threw himself into the cause of the Sepoys, since they were strong upon his borders. By his doing this, mark you, Sahib, his property becomes the due of those who have been true to their salt.

"'This pretended merchant, who travels under the name of Achmet (этот мнимый купец, который путешествует под именем Ахмета; to pretend — притворяться), is now in the city of Agra, and desires to gain his way into the fort (находится теперь в Агре и хочет попасть в крепость; to desire — испытывать сильное желание, мечтать; очень хотеть; to gain — добывать, зарабатывать; добиваться). He has with him as travelling-companion my foster-brother Dost Akbar, who knows his secret (с ним в качестве попутчика с детства росший в нашей семье и ставший мне братом: «мой молочный брат» Дост Акбар, который знает его секрет; to foster — воспитывать, обучать, растить, проявлять родительскую заботу; foster child — ребенок, воспитываемый в семье, но не являющийся родным). Dost Akbar has promised this night to lead him to a side-postern of the fort (Дост Акбар пообещал провести его этой ночью к боковому входу в крепость; postern — задняя дверь; боковая дорога или боковой вход), and has chosen this one for his purpose (и выбрал именно этот для своей цели). Here he will come presently, and here he will find Mahomet Singh and myself awaiting him (здесь он скоро появится, и здесь он обнаружит Мохаммеда Сингха и меня, поджидающими его; presently — лично, собственной персоной; некоторое время спустя). The place is lonely, and none shall know of his coming (место это пустынное, и никто не узнает, что он тут был; lonely — одинокий; пустынный, уединенный). The world shall know of the merchant Achmet no more (купец Ахмет перестанет существовать: «мир не будет больше знать купца Ахмета»), but the great treasure of the rajah shall be divided among us (а сокровища раджи будут поделены между нами). What say you to it, Sahib (что ты скажешь на это, сахиб)?'