My curiosity, in a sense, was stronger than my fear, for I could not remain where I was, but crept back to the bank again, whence, sheltering my head behind a bush of broom, I might command the road before our door.

从某种意义上说，我的好奇心战胜了恐惧；我无法留在原处，便又爬回岸边，把头藏在一丛金雀花后，好看清门前的道路。