In June he gave a broad hint that he might retire.

【broad】六月份他曾明确暗示过他可能会退休。

This broad hint attracted the notice of two Cavaliers, who occupied stools on the right hand, and were leaning their backs against the seventh column from the Pulpit. Both were young, and richly habited.

这个宽泛的暗示引起了两个骑士的注意，他们坐在右边的凳子上，背靠着从讲坛算起的第七纵队。两人都很年轻，而且很有风度。