古德明英語軍事小故事：但有進,不有退(中英對照)
古德明《征服英語》之英語軍事故事，古德明，香港英語教育作家，他開了一個《征服英語專欄》，在專欄中專門用英語寫了世界近代史上的軍事小故事，用英語講述歷史中那些驚心動魄的戰爭。
但有進,不有退
in britain's war with france, previous to the revolution in that country, an english drummer, not more than 15 years of age, wandered from his camp too near the french lines. he was seized, and brought before the french commander.
the commander asked who he was. he answered,"a drummer in the english service." unconvinced, the commander sent for a drum, and asked him to beat a couple of marches, which he accordingly did.
the commander's suspicion being not quite removed, he desired the drummer to beat a retreat."a retreat, sir?" replied the youthful briton."i don't know what that is."
this answer so pleased the commander that he dismissed the drummer, and wrote to his general, commending his spirited behaviour.
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