Were I an atheist, —a man devoid of conscience, —a wretch with coarse and brutal instincts, —I might have found peace, long ere now.

如果我是一个无神论者， 一个没有良心的人，一个有着粗野和野蛮本能的可怜虫，我可能早就找到了和平。

Remember that if Mr. Brown is all he is reported to be, it's a wonder that he has not ere now done us to death.

记住，如果布朗先生就是他所报道的那样， 那么他现在还没有把我们置之死地是一个奇迹。