He says the charges against Tissainayagam were clearly meant to punish him.

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Richard's mother finds out when his brother tells on him, and the father cannot punish him.

当哥哥向母亲揭发他的恶行时，父亲却无可奈何。

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He is beyond reason and you can punish him.

他就是失去了理智，你就可以惩罚他。

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