Mother didn't know who robbed the cookie jar, but she thought she could catch him if she gave him enough rope.

妈妈不晓得谁把罐子里的饼干偷吃的精光，但她知道只要她装欲擒故纵，就能抓住偷吃的人。

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I just know one minute I was reaching for the rope, and the next I was on the ground with my back hurting and the guys are telling me to lay still.

我只知道前一分钟我正伸手抓绳子，下一分钟我就在地面上，背部受伤，队员们正告诉我躺着别动。

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Practice using the knife beforehand on a thick, tight rope so you know how to wield it without injuring yourself or your horse.

事先要在又粗又牢的绳子上练习，这样你就能知道如何在不伤害你或是你的马的情况下使用你的小刀。

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