Chapter 2 let me out

Kasper and his friend Zobel went fishing in the small river of the town.But nothing was caught but old brooms and empty vinegar bottles. They threw the broom back into the water, but left the empty bottle behind. "Because," said Casper, "you can send a letter by putting a letter here, right?" If the two of them didn't encounter other things on the way, then today must have arrived at the dinner table at the stipulated time, just like the usual Thursday. Unexpectedly, when the two of them passed by in the square of the market, there was an indistinct cry from the place where the fire pump was placed.

"Huh?" Caspar said, "Huo Zhenbo, he's a little bit grumpy today. Listen, isn't he cursing people there?" "That's not swearing," replied Zobel, "that's calling for help. Maybe it's a tooth or a stomachache." Ever since grandma's coffee grinder was stolen, Caspar has always hated Huo Zhenbo. "It would be nice for a guy like that to have a tooth and a stomach ache!" Kasper said. "Plus, two corns on each toe, even better!" Even so, Kasper and Zobel wanted to hear what was going on, and they ran together to where the fire pump was.

There is only one small window where the water pump is placed.Of course, the window is inlaid with iron lattices. Standing under the window, the unclear voice was saying something, but it was very clear. "Help!" said the voice from the pump shelter. "Help, I'm locked up here! Open it up and let me out!" Kaspar and Zobel laughed. "This place is just right for you!" The two shouted, "We are very happy to have you here, Mr. Huo Zhenbo!" Two weeks ago, they assisted the police in catching the thief and received five hundred and fifty-five marks and fifty-five pennies from the mayor (marks and pennies are German currency units, and a penny is equal to a hundred one of Mark), and the constable Mr Ding Bermore, who has since become Minister of Police.

"Let me out!" the voice shouted, "I'm not the great thief Huo Zhenbo!" "Of course!" said Casper, stopping the voice. "We know very well that you are Little Red Riding Hood leading the seven dwarfs!" "Hey, don't be joking! I'm Mr. Ding Baimo, Minister of Police!" "Please stop yelling appropriately, and call Mr. Minister Wang—the police are coming soon!" "Fool! I'm the policeman! Can't you hear my voice? Get me out of here, I'm really a police officer!" Kasper and Zobel did not believe what the muffled voice said at all.The problem was obvious, that is to say, Huo Zhenbo wanted to deceive the two of them, so he must not be easily fooled.

"If you're really Mr. Dingbermore..." said Casper, "you'd better come to the window so we can see you, won't you?" "It can't be done. I'm bound and lying on the floor. If you don't get me out of here soon, you're committing a crime. Get it? Crime—crime!" As always, Kasper and Zobel knew right away what to do at this point.Zobel stood with his back against the wall where the pump was, and then Kaspar put Zobel on his shoulders and looked through the latticed window. "Hey, come on!" Kasper called. "Let me see you. Where are you?"

"Down here, behind the fire truck. Can't you see me?" "I can't see it," said Kasper. "It's not a glass car, of course it can't be seen. You're trying to deceive people by telling such stupid lies, I think you might as well forget it!" "It's not a lie! This is an undeniable fact that the police officer can prove. Please, believe me and let me out! What can I do to make you believe what I said?" Kasper and Zobel were very willing to listen to Huo Zhenbo's words carefully for a while, because it was very pleasant to let the big thief Huo Zhenbo bow his head and beg.

At this moment, the clock announcing twelve-fifteen struck from the tower of the town hall.Suddenly, the two remembered that today is Thursday. "Ah, please continue to complain slowly!" Caspar shouted in through the lattice window, "Unfortunately, Zobel and I have to rush home to have lunch. Complain to Minister Huo Zhenbo—because until the rare I can't keep you company until our stomachs burst open!"