The latter, sure of quelling the tempest when the waves became too violent, allowed them to rise to a certain pitch that he might be revenged on the importunate Andrea, and besides it would afford him some recreation during the long day.

• 看守因为确信事态闹大时他可以使它平息下来，所以听任事态发展，以便使那个喋喋不休的家伙挨顿教训，而且，这也可以供他作一种消遣。