it seemed so modest a request that the principal tree at once agreed to it. and it was settled among them that the plain, homely ash should furnish what was wanted.
看来他的请求非常谦虚,立刻得到了树首领的同意。他们决定由平凡而朴素的白杨树来提供所需要的东西。
but mr frayn is far too sensible and modest a british sort of chap to embrace its second horn with much enthusiasm.
(我觉得)但是弗莱恩先生是一位如此的敏感和羞怯的英国佬,以至于他不愿意在第二个号角上投入过多精力。
if, however, you feel you can keep your promise to me, but are of too timid and modest a journey to england unaccompanied, then write to me, and i will, by some means, return to fetch my bride.