Meanwhile, the duke and duchess were preparing a declaration of independence.

与此同时，公爵和公爵正在准备一份独立宣言。

So it was the brainchild of the duchess, the Duchess of Northumberland.

这座花园是公爵的作品，诺森伯兰公爵。

" I'm so sorry, but I must catch the three-eighteen from Tercanbury, " said the duchess.

" 实在对不住，可是一定得赶三点十八分从特堪伯里开出的那班火车，" 公爵。

" I'd love to, " said the duchess, " and then I simply must bolt" .

" 那太好，" 公爵，" 看完手稿就得拔脚上路。"

" He's too sweet, " said the duchess. " I'm so glad we went" .

" 他真好，" 公爵。 " 真高兴今天去看他。"

Mother and son are doing well. Both families have been informed. The duchess will stay in hospital overnight.

母子平安，两家都得到消息，公爵将在医院过夜。

Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, please? May I present to you the duchess of Matureville...Chloe.

先生们女士们，请将注意力集中到这里，可以吗？很荣幸地向你们介绍成熟小镇的女爵：克洛伊。

" I suppose she serves her purpose, " said the duchess.

" 看她起到她的作用，" 公爵。

May I present to you the duchess of Matureville... Chloe.

很荣幸的向你们介绍成熟小镇的女爵 克洛伊。

" Don't fret, child, " said the duchess.

“别担心，孩子，”公爵。

People believe that an English duchess, Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford (1788-1861) first introduced the idea of afternoon tea.

们相信，是英国公爵安娜·贝德福德7世（1788-1861）首次引入下午茶的理念。

She was welcomed by cheering servants and a delirious duchess.

她受到欢呼的仆和精神错乱的公爵的欢迎。

The duchess was delighted with him.

公爵对他很满意。

" You are really very comforting, " warbled the duchess.

“你真的很安慰，”公爵喃喃地。

I have more than once said to Lady Catherine that her daughter was born to be a duchess.

不止一次对凯瑟琳过， 她的女儿天生就是公爵。

It's not every one who can distinguish between a demi and a duchess.

不是每个一个可以区分半半女和公爵的。

His only thought is to make you a duchess, I am sure of it.

他唯一的想法就是让你成为公爵， 敢肯定。

I may be a duchess, but I'm also a woman!

是女爵 可也是个女！

The duchess of work has spoken.

开工的女公爵发话。

The duke and the duchess had separated, and she now lived in France.

公爵和公爵分居，她现在住在法国。