In the words of an English writer of the 1500's:"And the next day the three thieves were brought forth to 'bless the world with their heels'."

一位十六世纪的英国作家这样写道：“于是，第二天，那三个贼就被拉出去'用脚跟向世界祝福'了。”

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As a witty woman, there seems nothing in the world could surprise Lady Hurf. However, the sudden appearance of the three thieves flavors her boring life with great pleasure.

是一位精明的妇人，对于人世间大大小小的事物已经见怪不怪，使得她的人生毫无惊喜可言；然而，三个小偷的出现，为她已经索然无味的生活添加了不少乐趣。

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The thieves took three pieces of valuable jewellery.

窃贼盗走了三件贵重的首饰。

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The three thieves who stole the paintings are still at large.

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Jan Van der Cruysse, a spokesman for Brussels Airport, told CNN that it took the thieves only three minutes to rob the cargo hold and that they left the scene minutes later.

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Within three minutes, the thieves had snatched the diamonds from the hold, said airport spokesman Jan Van der Cruysse.

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