THE DOLPHINS and Whales waged a fierce war with each other. —
海豚和鲸鱼之间展开了一场激烈的战争。 —

When the battle was at its height, a Sprat lifted its head out of the waves and said that he would reconcile their differences if they would accept him as an umpire. —
当战争达到最激烈时，一条沙丁鱼从海浪中探出头，表示如果他们接受他作为裁判，他可以和解他们之间的分歧。 —

One of the Dolphins replied, “We would far rather be destroyed in our battle with each other than admit any interference from you in our affairs.”
其中一只海豚回答道：“我们宁愿在自己的战斗中彼此毁灭，也不愿意承认你对我们的事务的任何干涉。”