When Toad heard them talk in so kind and sympathetic a way, and knew that he was not recognised, his courage began to revive, and he cautiously opened first one eye and then the other.

他们说话的语调很和蔼，并且充满同情，蟾蜍知道他们没把他认出来，于是渐渐恢复了勇气。他小心翼翼地先睁开一只眼，再睁开另一只眼。