I followed the course of a stream to a farm, formerly a delightful walk of mine, and paused at the spot, where, when boys, we used to amuse ourselves making ducks and drakes upon the water.

我顺着一条小溪来到一个农场，我以前喜欢散步，然后在那个地方停了下来， 小时候，我们常常在水上做鸭子和野鸭自娱自乐。