But how now? in this zoned quest, does Ahab touch no land? does his crew drink air?

可是现在的情况如何？在这种分区搜寻中，亚哈不靠岸吗？他的水手们喝空气吗？

At the same instant, the hound, as he touched the land, felt the hunter's strong arm clutching his neck.

同一时刻，猎犬一踏上陆地就被主人强有力的手臂掐住了脖子。