He had hardly achieved this very unusual gymnastic performance, when Mr. Bumble brought him, with his own hands, a basin of gruel, and the holiday allowance of two ounces and a quarter of bread.

他还没有完成这种非常不寻常的体操表演，班布尔先生就亲手给他端来一盆稀粥和两盎司零四分之一面包的假期津贴。