" I must tell you how the victim for every evening is selected, " returned Mr. Malthus; " and not only the victim, but another member, who is to be the instrument in the club's hands, and death's high priest for that occasion" .

“我必须告诉你每天晚上的牺牲品是如何挑选出来的，”马尔萨斯先生回答说。 “不仅是受害者，还有另一名成员，他将成为俱乐部手中的工具，以及那个场合的死亡大祭司”。