There were besides , the cottager and his wife , and three young sturdy children , brown as berries .

此外就是户主和他的老婆，三个壮健结实的孩子，皮肤黝黑，像熟浆果一样。

After some time the cottager , afraid that the snake would bite him also , endeavored to make peace , and placed some bread and salt in the hole .

过了一段时间，农场主害怕毒蛇又会再咬自己，就在蛇的洞口放了些面包和盐，以求和解。