My heart was deeply and most deservedly humbled as I mused over the fire for an hour or more.

当我对着炉火沉思了一个多小时时， 我的心深深、当之到谦卑。

I had formerly, upon occasion, discoursed with my master upon the nature of government in general, and particularly of our own excellent constitution, deservedly the wonder and envy of the whole world.

以前，我曾偶尔与我的主人讨过一般政府的性质，特别是我们自己出色的宪法，当之让全世界惊叹和羡慕。

Much and deservedly to my own discredit, therefore, and considerably to the detriment of my official conscience, they continued, during my incumbency, to creep about the wharves, and loiter up and down the Custom-House steps.

因此，在我任职期间，他们继续在码头周围偷偷摸摸，在海关大楼的台阶上上下徘徊，这让我名誉扫，而且对我的公职良心也有很大的损害。