When well-meaning people complimented him on his bravery in running the blockade, he blandly replied that he was always frightened when in danger, as frightened as were the brave boys at the front.

当人们善意地称赞他闯封锁线的勇敢行为时，他却漠然地回答说他每次遇到危险都像前线的士兵那样给吓坏了。