Girard's instant responses to the demands of ocean travel quickly became obvious.

吉拉德对海上旅行需求的即时反应很快就变得显而易见了。

As a result, Girard was given greater freedom and responsibilities in his role as pilotin.

结果， 吉拉德在担任领航员时获得了更大的自由和责任。

The attraction of the sea came naturally to Girard.

大海对吉拉德的吸引力自然而然。

Girard first became a captain of a brigantine named Sally in 1773 working for the French government.

吉拉德于 1773 年首次成为一艘名叫萨利的双桅帆船的船长，为法国政府工作。

Lesson 2 Rise Above Your Troubles Girard did not have an easy childhood.

第 2 课 克服困难 吉拉德的童年并不轻松。

Girard put on his new blouse, knotted his handkerchief round the apricots, and walking with great heavy steps in his thick iron-bound galoshes, made his way to Yonville.

吉拉尔穿上了新工装，用手帕包住杏子，还打了一个结，换上他的木底大钉鞋，迈开沉重的大步子，从容不迫地走上了去荣镇的路。

If you experience devastation or loss, do not wallow in despair; instead, let it stimulate you to move forward as it did for Girard.

如果您遭受破坏或损失， 请不要陷入绝望； 相反，让它刺激你前进，就像它对吉拉德所做的那样。

In the first few weeks of his residence in Philadelphia, the turmoil grew more insistent, and Girard knew that the war of independence would mean a short supply of goods.

在他居住在费城的头几周， 动荡变得更加持续，吉拉德知道独立战争将意味着商品供应短缺。