1. That law trial was a slow business -- appeared like they warn't ever going to get started on it; so every now and then I'd borrow two or three dollars off of the judge for him, to keep from getting a cowhiding.
法律诉讼是件慢吞吞的事，仿佛永远也不存心开审。这样，为了免得挨鞭子，三天两头，我得为了他向法官借两三块钱。