第096回 At the House of Squire Kou the Pilgrims Are Received

第096回Chapter 96

話表唐僧師眾，使法力阻住那布金寺僧。The story tells that Tang Seng and his disciples used their magic power to hold back the monks of Bujin Temple.僧見黑風過處，不見他師徒，以為活佛臨凡，磕頭而回不題。When the monks saw that after the black wind had passed, master and disciples were nowhere to be seen, they took them for a living Buddha come down to the mortal world, kowtowed, and turned back — but no more of that.

话表唐僧师众，使法力阻住那布金寺僧。僧见黑风过处，不见他师徒，以为活佛临凡，磕头而回不题。

他師徒們西行，正是春盡夏初時節：As master and disciples journeyed west, it was just the season when spring was ending and summer beginning:

他师徒们西行，正是春尽夏初时节：

說不盡那朝餐暮宿，轉澗尋波。There is no need to tell in full of their breakfasting at dawn and lodging at dusk, of turning along mountain streams and following the water's course.在那平安路上，行經半月。Along that peaceful road they traveled for half a month.前邊又見一城垣相近。Ahead they saw a city wall drawing near again.三藏問道：「徒弟，此又是甚麼去處？」行者道：「不知，不知。」八戒笑道：「這路是你行過的，怎說不知？Sanzang asked, "Disciple, what place is this again?" Xingzhe said, "I don't know, I don't know." Bajie laughed and said, "You've traveled this road before — how can you say you don't know?卻是又有些兒蹺蹊，故意推不認得，捉弄我們哩。」行者道：「這獃子全不察理。There's something fishy here — you're deliberately pretending not to recognize it, just to make fools of us." Xingzhe said, "This idiot doesn't understand reason at all.這路雖是走過幾遍，那時只在九霄空裡，駕雲而來，駕雲而去，何曾落在此地？Though I have traveled this road several times, on those occasions I was up in the ninefold heavens, riding the clouds coming and riding the clouds going — when did I ever set foot on this ground?事不關心，查他做甚？It was no concern of mine, so why would I bother to note it?此所以不知。That is why I don't know.卻有甚蹺蹊，又捉弄你也？」What's fishy about that, that I'd be making a fool of you?"

说不尽那朝餐暮宿，转涧寻波。在那平安路上，行经半月。前边又见一城垣相近。三藏问道：「徒弟，此又是甚么去处？」行者道：「不知，不知。」八戒笑道：「这路是你行过的，怎说不知？却是又有些儿跷蹊，故意推不认得，捉弄我们哩。」行者道：「这呆子全不察理。这路虽是走过几遍，那时只在九霄空里，驾云而来，驾云而去，何曾落在此地？事不关心，查他做甚？此所以不知。却有甚跷蹊，又捉弄你也？」

說話間，不覺已至邊前。As they talked, before they knew it they had already arrived at the outskirts.三藏下馬，過吊橋，徑入門裡長街上，只見廊下坐著兩個老兒敘話。Sanzang dismounted, crossed the drawbridge, and went straight in through the gate onto the long street, where he saw two old men sitting under a veranda chatting.三藏叫：「徒弟，你們在那街心裡站住，低著頭，不要放肆。Sanzang called out, "Disciples, stand still there in the middle of the street, keep your heads down, and don't be unruly.等我去那廊下，問個地方。」行者果依言立住。Wait while I go over to that veranda and ask where we are." Xingzhe indeed did as told and stood still.長老近前合掌，叫聲：「老施主，貧僧問訊了。」那二老正在那裡閑講閑論，說甚麼興衰得失，誰聖誰賢，當時的英雄事業，而今安在，誠可謂大嘆息。The elder went forward, pressed his palms together, and called out, "Venerable benefactors, this poor monk greets you." The two old men were just then chatting idly about matters of rise and decline, gain and loss, who was sage and who was worthy, and where the heroic deeds of former times were now — truly sighing greatly over it all.忽聽得道聲問訊，隨答禮道：「長老有何話說？」三藏道：「貧僧乃遠方來拜佛祖的，適到寶方，不知是甚地名。Suddenly hearing a greeting spoken, they returned the courtesy at once, saying, "Elder, what do you have to say?" Sanzang said, "This poor monk has come from afar to pay homage to the Buddha. I have just arrived in your esteemed region and do not know what place this is.哪裡有向善的人家，化齋一頓？」老者道：「我敝處是銅臺府。Where might there be a household inclined to good deeds, from whom I could beg a meal?" The old man said, "This humble place of ours is Tongtai Prefecture.府後有一縣，叫做地靈縣。Behind the prefecture there is a county called Dilingxian.長老若要吃齋，不須募化，過此牌坊，南北街坐西向東的，有一個虎坐門樓，乃是寇員外家，他門前有個『萬僧不阻』之牌。Elder, if you wish to eat a vegetarian meal, there is no need to go begging for alms — past this memorial archway, on the north-south street, facing east with its back to the west, there is a gate tower shaped like a crouching tiger; that is the home of Squire Kou. Before his gate hangs a placard reading 'Ten Thousand Monks Never Turned Away.'似你這遠方僧，盡著受用。A monk from afar like yourself may enjoy it to the full.去！Go!去！Go!去！Go!莫打斷我們的話頭。」三藏謝了。Don't interrupt our conversation." Sanzang thanked him.轉身對行者道：「此處乃銅臺府地靈縣。He turned and said to Xingzhe, "This place is Dilingxian county of Tongtai Prefecture.那二老道：『過此牌坊南北街，向東虎坐門樓，有個寇員外家，他門前有個「萬僧不阻」之牌。』教我到他家去吃齋哩。」沙僧道：「西方乃佛家之地，真個有齋僧的。Those two old men said: Past this archway, on the north-south street, at an east-facing tiger-crouch gate tower, is the home of Squire Kou, before whose gate hangs a placard reading 'Ten Thousand Monks Never Turned Away.' They told me to go to his home to eat." Sha Seng said, "The Western regions are the land of the Buddha — there really are those who feed monks.此間既是府縣，不必照驗關文，我們去化些齋吃了，就好走路。」Since this place is a prefecture and county, there's no need to have our travel rescript inspected — let's go beg some food to eat, and then we can be on our way."

说话间，不觉已至边前。三藏下马，过吊桥，径入门里长街上，只见廊下坐著两个老儿叙话。三藏叫：「徒弟，你们在那街心里站住，低著头，不要放肆。等我去那廊下，问个地方。」行者果依言立住。长老近前合掌，叫声：「老施主，贫僧问讯了。」那二老正在那里闲讲闲论，说甚么兴衰得失，谁圣谁贤，当时的英雄事业，而今安在，诚可谓大叹息。忽听得道声问讯，随答礼道：「长老有何话说？」三藏道：「贫僧乃远方来拜佛祖的，适到宝方，不知是甚地名。哪里有向善的人家，化斋一顿？」老者道：「我敝处是铜台府。府后有一县，叫做地灵县。长老若要吃斋，不须募化，过此牌坊，南北街坐西向东的，有一个虎坐门楼，乃是寇员外家，他门前有个『万僧不阻』之牌。似你这远方僧，尽著受用。去！去！去！莫打断我们的话头。」三藏谢了。转身对行者道：「此处乃铜台府地灵县。那二老道：『过此牌坊南北街，向东虎坐门楼，有个寇员外家，他门前有个「万僧不阻」之牌。』教我到他家去吃斋哩。」沙僧道：「西方乃佛家之地，真个有斋僧的。此间既是府县，不必照验关文，我们去化些斋吃了，就好走路。」

長老與三人緩步長街，又惹得那市口裡人都驚驚恐恐，猜猜疑疑的，圍繞爭看他們相貌。The elder and the three of them walked slowly down the long street, once again causing the people at the market entrance to grow alarmed and suspicious, crowding around and vying to look at their appearances.長老吩咐閉口，只教：「莫放肆，莫放肆。」三人果低著頭，不敢仰視。The elder instructed them to keep their mouths shut, saying only, "Don't be unruly, don't be unruly." The three of them indeed kept their heads lowered and dared not look up.轉過拐角，果見一條南北大街。Turning the corner, they did indeed see a great street running north and south.

长老与三人缓步长街，又惹得那市口里人都惊惊恐恐，猜猜疑疑的，围绕争看他们相貌。长老吩咐闭口，只教：「莫放肆，莫放肆。」三人果低著头，不敢仰视。转过拐角，果见一条南北大街。

正行時，見一個虎坐門樓，門裡邊影壁上掛著一面大牌，書著「萬僧不阻」四字。As they walked along, they saw a tiger-crouch gate tower, and on the spirit screen inside the gate hung a large placard bearing the four characters "Ten Thousand Monks Never Turned Away."三藏道：「西方佛地，賢者愚者，俱無詐偽。Sanzang said, "In this Buddha-land of the West, whether wise or foolish, none practice deceit.那二老說時，我猶不信，至此果如其言。」八戒村野，就要進去。When those two old men spoke of it, I still did not quite believe it — now that we've arrived, it is indeed just as they said." Bajie, being coarse and rustic, was about to go straight in.行者道：「獃子且住，待有人出來，問及何如，方好進去。」沙僧道：「大哥說得有理，恐一時不分內外，惹施主煩惱。」在門口歇下馬匹、行李。Xingzhe said, "Wait a moment, idiot. Only once someone comes out and we've asked how things stand should we go in." Sha Seng said, "Elder Brother speaks with reason — I'm afraid that barging in without regard for inside and outside might vex our benefactor." So they set down the horse and the luggage at the gate.

正行时，见一个虎坐门楼，门里边影壁上挂著一面大牌，书著「万僧不阻」四字。三藏道：「西方佛地，贤者愚者，俱无诈伪。那二老说时，我犹不信，至此果如其言。」八戒村野，就要进去。行者道：「呆子且住，待有人出来，问及何如，方好进去。」沙僧道：「大哥说得有理，恐一时不分内外，惹施主烦恼。」在门口歇下马匹、行李。

須臾間，有個蒼頭出來，提著一把秤、一隻籃兒，猛然看見，慌的丟了，倒跑進去報道：「主公，外面有四個異樣僧家來也！」那員外拄著拐，正在天井中閑走，口裡不住的念佛，一聞報道，就丟了拐，出來迎接。In a moment an old servant came out, carrying a scale and a basket. Catching sight of them suddenly, he flung these down in alarm and ran back inside to report, "Master, four strange-looking monks have come to the gate!" The squire, leaning on his cane, was just then strolling idly in the courtyard, ceaselessly reciting the Buddha's name. Upon hearing the report, he threw down his cane and came out to welcome them.見他四眾，也不怕醜惡，只叫：「請進！Seeing the four of them, he was not at all put off by their strange, ugly appearance, and only called out, "Please come in!請進！」三藏謙謙遜遜，一同都入。Please come in!" Sanzang, humble and deferential, went in together with the others.轉過一條巷子，員外引路，至一座房裡，說道：「此上手房宇，乃管待老爺們的佛堂、經堂、齋堂。Turning down a lane, the squire led the way to a building and said, "These rooms on the upper side are the Buddha hall, scripture hall, and dining hall set aside for entertaining you gentlemen.下手的，是我弟子老小居住。」三藏稱讚不已。Those on the lower side are where my household, young and old, live." Sanzang praised him without end.隨取袈裟穿了拜佛，舉步登堂觀看，但見那：He then took out his cassock, put it on to worship the Buddha, and stepping forward into the hall to look about, he saw:

须臾间，有个苍头出来，提著一把秤、一只篮儿，猛然看见，慌的丢了，倒跑进去报道：「主公，外面有四个异样僧家来也！」那员外拄著拐，正在天井中闲走，口里不住的念佛，一闻报道，就丢了拐，出来迎接。见他四众，也不怕丑恶，只叫：「请进！请进！」三藏谦谦逊逊，一同都入。转过一条巷子，员外引路，至一座房里，说道：「此上手房宇，乃管待老爷们的佛堂、经堂、斋堂。下手的，是我弟子老小居住。」三藏称赞不已。随取袈裟穿了拜佛，举步登堂观看，但见那：

長老淨了手，拈了香，叩頭拜畢，卻轉回與員外行禮。The elder washed his hands, took up incense, and after kowtowing and finishing his worship, turned back to pay his respects to the squire.員外道：「且住，請到經堂中相見。」又見那：The squire said, "Wait a moment — please come meet in the scripture hall." There again they saw:

长老净了手，拈了香，叩头拜毕，却转回与员外行礼。员外道：「且住，请到经堂中相见。」又见那：

長老到此，正欲行禮，那員外又攙住道：「請寬佛衣。」三藏脫了袈裟。When the elder arrived there and was about to bow, the squire again held him back, saying, "Please remove your Buddhist robe." Sanzang took off his cassock.才與長老見了。Only then did he formally greet the elder.又請行者三人見了。He then invited Xingzhe and the other two to greet him as well.又叫把馬喂了，行李安在廊下，方問起居。He also had the horse fed and the luggage set down under the veranda, and only then asked after their well-being.三藏道：「貧僧是東土大唐欽差詣寶方謁靈山見佛祖求真經者。Sanzang said, "This poor monk is an imperial envoy from the Great Tang of the Land of the East, sent to your esteemed region on the way to Vulture Peak, to see the Buddha and seek the true scriptures.聞知尊府敬僧，故此拜見，求一齋就行。」員外面生喜色，笑吟吟的道：「弟子賤名寇洪，字大寬，虛度六十四歲。Hearing that your honored household reveres monks, I have come to pay my respects and to beg a meal before continuing on." The squire's face lit up with joy, and smiling broadly he said, "This disciple's humble name is Kou Hong, courtesy name Dakuan, and I have wasted sixty-four years of life.自四十歲上，許齋萬僧，才做圓滿。Since the age of forty I have vowed to feed ten thousand monks before I would consider the vow fulfilled.今已齋了二十四年，有一簿齋僧的帳目。Now I have been feeding monks for twenty-four years, and I keep a ledger recording the account of it.連日無事，把齋過的僧名算一算，已齋過九千九百九十六員，止少四眾，不得圓滿。These past few days, having nothing else to do, I reckoned up the names of the monks I had fed, and found I had already fed nine thousand nine hundred ninety-six — lacking only four more to complete the vow.今日可可的天降老師四位，圓滿萬僧之數。Today, as if sent down from Heaven, you four venerable masters have arrived, completing the full number of ten thousand monks.請留尊諱，好歹寬住月餘，待做了圓滿，弟子著轎馬送老師上山。Please tell me your honored names, and by all means stay at your ease for a month or more. Once the vow is fulfilled, this disciple will provide sedan chairs and horses to see you venerable masters on your way up the mountain.此間到靈山只有八百里路，苦不遠也。」三藏聞言，十分歡喜，都就權且應承不題。From here to Vulture Peak it is only eight hundred li — hardly far at all." Hearing this, Sanzang was greatly pleased, and for the time being they all agreed to stay — but no more of that for now.

长老到此，正欲行礼，那员外又搀住道：「请宽佛衣。」三藏脱了袈裟。才与长老见了。又请行者三人见了。又叫把马喂了，行李安在廊下，方问起居。三藏道：「贫僧是东土大唐钦差诣宝方谒灵山见佛祖求真经者。闻知尊府敬僧，故此拜见，求一斋就行。」员外面生喜色，笑吟吟的道：「弟子贱名寇洪，字大宽，虚度六十四岁。自四十岁上，许斋万僧，才做圆满。今已斋了二十四年，有一簿斋僧的帐目。连日无事，把斋过的僧名算一算，已斋过九千九百九十六员，止少四众，不得圆满。今日可可的天降老师四位，圆满万僧之数。请留尊讳，好歹宽住月余，待做了圆满，弟子著轿马送老师上山。此间到灵山只有八百里路，苦不远也。」三藏闻言，十分欢喜，都就权且应承不题。

他那幾個大小家僮，往宅裡搬柴打水，取米麵蔬菜，整治齋供，忽驚動員外媽媽，問道：「是哪裡來的僧，這等上緊？」僮僕道：「才有四位高僧，爹爹問他起居，他說是東土大唐皇帝差來的，往靈山拜佛爺爺。His several household servants, both grown and young, went about the house carrying firewood and fetching water, taking out rice, flour, and vegetables, and preparing the vegetarian meal, which suddenly stirred the squire's wife, who asked, "Where have these monks come from, that everyone is in such a rush?" A servant said, "Just now four eminent monks arrived. Master asked after their circumstances, and they said they were sent by the Emperor of the Great Tang of the Land of the East, on their way to Vulture Peak to pay homage to the Buddha.到我們這裡，不知有多少路程。How great a distance they have traveled to reach us here, no one knows.爹爹說是天降的，吩咐我們快整齋，供養他也。」那老嫗聽說也喜，叫丫鬟：「取衣服來我穿，我也去看看。」僮僕道：「奶奶，只一位看得，那三位看不得，形容醜得很哩。」老嫗道：「汝等不知，但形容醜陋，古怪清奇，必是天人下界。Master says they were sent down from Heaven, and told us to prepare the meal quickly and provide for them." Hearing this, the old woman too was delighted, and called to her maid, "Bring my clothes so I may dress — I will go and take a look too." The servant said, "Madam, only one of them is fit to look at; the other three are not — their appearance is very ugly." The old woman said, "You wouldn't understand — however ugly and strange their appearance, however odd and outlandish, they must surely be heavenly beings come down into the world.快先去報你爹爹知道。」那僮僕跑至經堂，對員外道：「奶奶來了，要拜見東土老爺哩。」三藏聽見，即起身下座。Go quickly first and tell your master." The servant ran to the scripture hall and said to the squire, "Madam has arrived, and wishes to pay her respects to the masters from the Land of the East." Hearing this, Sanzang at once rose from his seat.說不了，老嫗已至堂前。Before he had finished rising, the old woman had already arrived before the hall.舉目見唐僧相貌軒昂，丰姿英偉。Raising her eyes, she saw that Tang Seng's countenance was noble and dignified, his bearing outstanding and impressive.轉面見行者三人模樣非凡，雖知他是天人下界，卻也有幾分悚懼，朝上跪拜。Turning to look, she saw that the appearance of Xingzhe and the other two was extraordinary, and though she knew they must be heavenly beings come down to earth, she still felt a measure of fear, and knelt down to bow to them.三藏急急還禮道：「有勞菩薩錯敬。」老嫗問員外道：「四位師父，怎不並坐？」八戒掬著嘴道：「我三個是徒弟。」噫！Sanzang hastily returned the courtesy, saying, "You trouble yourself, Bodhisattva, with excessive reverence." The old woman asked the squire, "Why do the four masters not sit together?" Bajie, puckering his mouth, said, "The three of us are disciples." Ai-ya!他這一聲，就如深山虎嘯，那媽媽一發害怕。That single utterance of his was like a tiger's roar deep in the mountains, and it frightened the old lady all the more.

他那几个大小家僮，往宅里搬柴打水，取米面蔬菜，整治斋供，忽惊动员外妈妈，问道：「是哪里来的僧，这等上紧？」僮仆道：「才有四位高僧，爹爹问他起居，他说是东土大唐皇帝差来的，往灵山拜佛爷爷。到我们这里，不知有多少路程。爹爹说是天降的，吩咐我们快整斋，供养他也。」那老妪听说也喜，叫丫鬟：「取衣服来我穿，我也去看看。」僮仆道：「奶奶，只一位看得，那三位看不得，形容丑得很哩。」老妪道：「汝等不知，但形容丑陋，古怪清奇，必是天人下界。快先去报你爹爹知道。」那僮仆跑至经堂，对员外道：「奶奶来了，要拜见东土老爷哩。」三藏听见，即起身下座。说不了，老妪已至堂前。举目见唐僧相貌轩昂，丰姿英伟。转面见行者三人模样非凡，虽知他是天人下界，却也有几分悚惧，朝上跪拜。三藏急急还礼道：「有劳菩萨错敬。」老妪问员外道：「四位师父，怎不并坐？」八戒掬著嘴道：「我三个是徒弟。」噫！他这一声，就如深山虎啸，那妈妈一发害怕。

正說處，又見一個家僮來報道：「兩個叔叔也來了。」三藏急轉身看時，原來是兩個少年秀才。Just as they were speaking, another household servant came in to report, "The two young masters have arrived too." Sanzang turned quickly to look, and saw that they were two young scholars.那秀才走上經堂，對長老倒身下拜。The scholars came up into the scripture hall and prostrated themselves before the elder.慌得三藏急便還禮。Flustered, Sanzang hastily returned their bow.員外上前扯住道：「這是我兩個小兒，喚名寇梁、寇棟，在書房裡讀書方回，來吃午飯，知老師下降，故來拜也。」三藏喜道：「賢哉，賢哉！The squire stepped forward, took hold of them, and said, "These are my two sons, named Kou Liang and Kou Dong. They have just returned from their studies in the study hall to eat their midday meal, and hearing that the venerable masters had arrived, came to pay their respects." Sanzang said with delight, "How worthy, how worthy!正是：欲高門第須為善，要好兒孫在讀書。」二秀才啟上父親道：「這老爺是哪裡來的？」員外笑道：「來路遠哩，南贍部洲東土大唐皇帝欽差到靈山拜佛祖爺爺取經的。」秀才道：「我看《事林廣記》上，蓋天下只有四大部洲。Truly it is as they say: to raise one's household high one must do good deeds; to have fine sons and grandsons one must read books." The two young scholars addressed their father, "Where have these venerable gentlemen come from?" The squire said with a smile, "They have come from very far away — imperial envoys of the Emperor of the Great Tang of the Land of the East in Jambudvipa, sent to Vulture Peak to pay homage to the Buddha and fetch the scriptures." The scholars said, "We have read in the Shilin Guangji that under Heaven there are only four great continents.我們這裡叫做西牛賀洲，還有個東勝神洲。This place of ours is called Aparagodaniya in the West, and there is also Purvavideha, the Divine Continent of the East.想南贍部洲至此，不知走了多少年代？」三藏笑道：「貧僧在路，耽閣的日子多，行的日子少。We wonder how many years it must have taken to travel from Jambudvipa to here?" Sanzang said with a smile, "This poor monk has spent, on the road, far more days delayed than days actually traveling.常遭毒魔狠怪，萬苦千辛，甚虧我三個徒弟保護。I have constantly encountered vicious demons and fierce monsters, enduring a thousand hardships and ten thousand sufferings, and have relied greatly on my three disciples for protection.共計一十四遍寒暑，方得至寶方。」秀才聞言，稱獎不盡道：「真是神僧！In total, fourteen cycles of cold and heat have passed before I was able to reach your esteemed region." Hearing this, the scholars praised him without end, saying, "Truly a divine monk!真是神僧！」Truly a divine monk!"

正说处，又见一个家僮来报道：「两个叔叔也来了。」三藏急转身看时，原来是两个少年秀才。那秀才走上经堂，对长老倒身下拜。慌得三藏急便还礼。员外上前扯住道：「这是我两个小儿，唤名寇梁、寇栋，在书房里读书方回，来吃午饭，知老师下降，故来拜也。」三藏喜道：「贤哉，贤哉！正是：欲高门第须为善，要好儿孙在读书。」二秀才启上父亲道：「这老爷是哪里来的？」员外笑道：「来路远哩，南赡部洲东土大唐皇帝钦差到灵山拜佛祖爷爷取经的。」秀才道：「我看《事林广记》上，盖天下只有四大部洲。我们这里叫做西牛贺洲，还有个东胜神洲。想南赡部洲至此，不知走了多少年代？」三藏笑道：「贫僧在路，耽阁的日子多，行的日子少。常遭毒魔狠怪，万苦千辛，甚亏我三个徒弟保护。共计一十四遍寒暑，方得至宝方。」秀才闻言，称奖不尽道：「真是神僧！真是神僧！」

說未畢，又有個小的來請道：「齋筵已擺，請老爺進齋。」員外著媽媽與兒子轉宅，他卻陪四眾進齋堂吃齋。Before he had finished speaking, another young servant came in to invite them, saying, "The vegetarian feast has been laid out — please, masters, come and dine." The squire had his wife and sons return to the inner quarters, while he himself accompanied the four of them into the dining hall to eat.那裡鋪設的齊整，但見：The table there was neatly and properly laid out, and they saw:

说未毕，又有个小的来请道：「斋筵已摆，请老爷进斋。」员外著妈妈与儿子转宅，他却陪四众进斋堂吃斋。那里铺设的齐整，但见：

你看那上湯的上湯，添飯的添飯，一往一來，真如流星趕月。Just look at them — those serving soup serving soup, those refilling rice refilling rice, back and forth, truly like shooting stars chasing the moon.這豬八戒一口一碗，就是風捲殘雲。As for Zhu Bajie, bowl after bowl in a single gulp, it was just like the wind sweeping away scattered clouds.師徒們盡受用了一頓。Master and disciples all thoroughly enjoyed the meal.長老起身，對員外謝了齋，就欲走路。The elder rose, thanked the squire for the meal, and was about to be on his way.那員外攔住道：「老師，放心住幾日兒。The squire stopped him, saying, "Venerable master, set your mind at ease and stay a few more days.常言道：『起頭容易結梢難。』只等我做過了圓滿，方敢送程。」三藏見他心誠意懇，沒奈何住了。As the saying goes, 'Starting is easy, finishing is hard.' Only after I have completed the vow's fulfillment will I dare to see you off on your journey." Seeing how sincere and earnest he was, Sanzang could do nothing but stay.

你看那上汤的上汤，添饭的添饭，一往一来，真如流星赶月。这猪八戒一口一碗，就是风卷残云。师徒们尽受用了一顿。长老起身，对员外谢了斋，就欲走路。那员外拦住道：「老师，放心住几日儿。常言道：『起头容易结梢难。』只等我做过了圆满，方敢送程。」三藏见他心诚意恳，没奈何住了。

早經過五七遍朝夕，那員外才請了本處應佛僧二十四員，辦做圓滿道場。Some five or seven days soon passed, and then the squire invited twenty-four local monks skilled in Buddhist rites to hold a ceremony to complete the vow.眾僧們寫作有三四日，選定良辰，開啟佛事。The monks spent three or four days on the preparatory writing and arrangements, then chose an auspicious hour and began the Buddhist rites.他那裡與大唐的世情一般，卻倒也：The customs there were just the same as those of the Great Tang, and indeed:

早经过五七遍朝夕，那员外才请了本处应佛僧二十四员，办做圆满道场。众僧们写作有三四日，选定良辰，开启佛事。他那里与大唐的世情一般，却倒也：

如此做了三晝夜，道場已畢。In this manner the rites went on for three days and nights, and the ceremony was completed.唐僧想著雷音，一心要去，又相辭謝。Tang Seng, his mind set on Thunderclap Monastery, was determined with all his heart to go, and once again took his leave and gave thanks.員外道：「老師辭別甚急，想是連日佛事冗忙，多致簡慢，有見怪之意？」三藏道：「深擾尊府，不知何以為報，怎敢言怪？The squire said, "Venerable master, you take your leave in such haste — I imagine that the many days of busy Buddhist rites led to much neglect on our part, and that you harbor some resentment?" Sanzang said, "I have deeply troubled your honored household, and do not know how I might repay you — how could I dare harbor any resentment?但只當時聖君送我出關，問幾時可回，我就誤答三年可回。It is only that, when the sage sovereign saw me off beyond the pass, he asked when I might return, and I mistakenly answered that I could return within three years.不期在路耽閣，今已十四年矣。I never expected to be delayed so long on the road — it is now already fourteen years.取經未知有無，及回又得十二三年，豈不違背聖旨？Whether I will succeed in obtaining the scriptures is still unknown, and the return journey will take another twelve or thirteen years — would that not be a violation of the sacred decree?罪何可當？How could I bear such a crime?望老員外讓貧僧前去，待取得經回，再造府久住些時，有何不可？」I beg the venerable squire to let this poor monk go on ahead. Once I have obtained the scriptures and am on my way back, I will visit your household again and stay a long while — what objection could there be to that?"

如此做了三昼夜，道场已毕。唐僧想著雷音，一心要去，又相辞谢。员外道：「老师辞别甚急，想是连日佛事冗忙，多致简慢，有见怪之意？」三藏道：「深扰尊府，不知何以为报，怎敢言怪？但只当时圣君送我出关，问几时可回，我就误答三年可回。不期在路耽阁，今已十四年矣。取经未知有无，及回又得十二三年，岂不违背圣旨？罪何可当？望老员外让贫僧前去，待取得经回，再造府久住些时，有何不可？」

八戒忍不住，高叫道：「師父忒也不從人願，不近人情。Bajie could not restrain himself, and cried out loudly, "Master, you really do go against people's wishes, and are so unreasonable.老員外大家巨富，許下這等齋僧之願，今已圓滿，又況留得至誠，須住年把，也不妨事，只管要去怎的？The old squire, a great and wealthy household, made such a vow to feed monks, and now it is fulfilled — moreover he has kept us here with utmost sincerity. Even staying a year or so would do no harm, so why must we insist on leaving?放了這等現成好齋不吃，卻往人家化募。To pass up such ready-made fine meals and instead go begging alms from other households —前頭有你甚老爺、老娘家哩？」長老咄的喝了一聲道：「你這夯貨，只知好吃，更不管回向之因，正是那槽裡吃食，胃裡擦癢的畜生。what venerable father's or mother's household awaits you further ahead?" The elder gave a sharp shout, saying, "You clumsy creature, you only know how to eat well and care nothing for the cause of our journey and its dedication — you are exactly like a beast that eats at the trough while scratching its itching belly.汝等既要貪此嗔痴，明日等我自家去罷。」行者見師父變了臉，即揪住八戒，著頭打一頓拳，罵道：「獃子不知好歹，惹得師父連我們都怪了。」沙僧笑道：「打得好，打得好。Since you all are so greedy for this and given to such delusion, then tomorrow you may just let me go on by myself." Seeing that Master's face had changed, Xingzhe seized hold of Bajie and gave his head a good pounding with his fists, scolding him, "You idiot, you don't know good from bad, and now you've made Master angry at all of us too." Sha Seng laughed and said, "Well struck, well struck.只這等不說話還惹人嫌，且又插嘴。」那獃子氣呼呼的立在傍邊，再不敢言。Even keeping quiet like this still draws people's dislike, and yet you go and butt in besides." The idiot stood fuming to one side and dared not say another word.員外見他師徒們生惱，只得滿面陪笑道：「老師莫焦燥，今日且少寬容。Seeing that master and disciples had grown upset, the squire had no choice but to put on a smiling, conciliatory face and say, "Venerable master, do not be vexed — please bear with us a little longer today.待明日我辦些旗鼓，請幾個鄰里親戚，送你們起程。」Tomorrow I will arrange some banners and drums, invite a few neighbors and relatives, and see you off on your journey."

八戒忍不住，高叫道：「师父忒也不从人愿，不近人情。老员外大家巨富，许下这等斋僧之愿，今已圆满，又况留得至诚，须住年把，也不妨事，只管要去怎的？放了这等现成好斋不吃，却往人家化募。前头有你甚老爷、老娘家哩？」长老咄的喝了一声道：「你这夯货，只知好吃，更不管回向之因，正是那槽里吃食，胃里擦痒的畜生。汝等既要贪此嗔痴，明日等我自家去罢。」行者见师父变了脸，即揪住八戒，著头打一顿拳，骂道：「呆子不知好歹，惹得师父连我们都怪了。」沙僧笑道：「打得好，打得好。只这等不说话还惹人嫌，且又插嘴。」那呆子气呼呼的立在傍边，再不敢言。员外见他师徒们生恼，只得满面陪笑道：「老师莫焦燥，今日且少宽容。待明日我办些旗鼓，请几个邻里亲戚，送你们起程。」

正講處，那老嫗又出來道：「老師父，既蒙到舍，不必苦辭。Just as they were speaking, the old woman came out again and said, "Venerable master, since you have graciously come to our humble home, there is no need to insist so strongly on leaving.今到幾日了？」三藏道：「已半月矣。」老嫗道：「這半月算我員外的功德。How many days has it been since you arrived?" Sanzang said, "Half a month already." The old woman said, "This half month may count as my husband's meritorious deed.老身也有些針線錢兒，也願齋老師父半月。」說不了，寇棟兄弟又出來道：「四位老爺，家父齋僧二十餘年，更不曾遇著好人。This old woman also has a bit of needlework money of her own, and I too wish to feed you venerable masters for half a month." Before she had finished speaking, the brothers Kou Dong and the other came out again and said, "Venerable masters, our father has fed monks for more than twenty years, yet never once met such worthy men.今幸圓滿，四位下降，誠然是蓬蓽生輝。Now, fortunately, the vow is fulfilled and you four have descended upon us — truly our humble home is graced with radiance.學生年幼，不知因果，常聞得有云：『公修公得，婆修婆得，不修不得。』我家父、家母各欲獻芹者，正是各求得些因果，何必苦辭？We students are young and do not fully understand cause and effect, but we have often heard it said: 'What the husband cultivates, the husband gains; what the wife cultivates, the wife gains; without cultivation, nothing is gained.' Our father and mother each wish to offer their humble gift, precisely so that each may seek some merit of their own — why insist so strongly on refusing?就是愚兄弟，也省得有些束修錢兒，也指望供養老爺半月，方才送行。」三藏道：「令堂老菩薩盛情，已不敢領，怎麼又承賢昆玉厚愛？As for us foolish brothers, we too have saved up a bit of tuition money, and we too hope to provide for you, venerable masters, for half a month before finally seeing you off." Sanzang said, "I already dared not accept the generous kindness of your honored mother, the aged Bodhisattva — how then could I accept the deep affection of you worthy brothers as well?決不敢領。I dare absolutely not accept it.今朝定要起身，萬勿見罪。Today I am determined to set out — please, by all means, do not take offense.不然，久違欽限，罪不容誅矣。」那老嫗與二子見他執一不住，便生起惱來道：「好意留他，他這等固執要去。Otherwise, having long overstayed the imperial deadline, my crime would be beyond even death to atone for." Seeing that he could not be persuaded to change his mind, the old woman and her two sons grew annoyed and said, "We meant well in wanting to keep him, yet he is so stubbornly set on leaving.要去便就去了罷，只管勞叨甚麼？」母子遂抽身進去。If he wants to go, then let him just go — why keep going on about it so?" Mother and sons then turned and went back inside.

正讲处，那老妪又出来道：「老师父，既蒙到舍，不必苦辞。今到几日了？」三藏道：「已半月矣。」老妪道：「这半月算我员外的功德。老身也有些针线钱儿，也愿斋老师父半月。」说不了，寇栋兄弟又出来道：「四位老爷，家父斋僧二十余年，更不曾遇著好人。今幸圆满，四位下降，诚然是蓬荜生辉。学生年幼，不知因果，常闻得有云：『公修公得，婆修婆得，不修不得。』我家父、家母各欲献芹者，正是各求得些因果，何必苦辞？就是愚兄弟，也省得有些束修钱儿，也指望供养老爷半月，方才送行。」三藏道：「令堂老菩萨盛情，已不敢领，怎么又承贤昆玉厚爱？决不敢领。今朝定要起身，万勿见罪。不然，久违钦限，罪不容诛矣。」那老妪与二子见他执一不住，便生起恼来道：「好意留他，他这等固执要去。要去便就去了罢，只管劳叨甚么？」母子遂抽身进去。

八戒忍不住口，又對唐僧道：「師父，不要拿過了班兒。Bajie could not hold his tongue, and again said to Tang Seng, "Master, don't put on such airs.常言道：『留得在，落得怪。』我們且住一個月兒，了了他母子的願心也罷了，只管忙怎的？」唐僧又咄了一聲，那獃子就自家把嘴打了兩下道：「啐啐啐！As the saying goes, 'Staying on brings only reproach.' Let's just stay a month, and settle the wishes of mother and sons — why must we be in such a rush?" Tang Seng gave another sharp shout, and the idiot slapped his own mouth twice, saying, "Bah, bah, bah!說道莫多話，又做聲了！」行者與沙僧赥赥的笑在一邊。Told to say no more, and yet I spoke again!" Xingzhe and Sha Seng snickered off to one side.唐僧又怪行者道：「你笑甚麼？」即捻訣，要念緊箍兒咒。Tang Seng then rebuked Xingzhe, saying, "What are you laughing at?" and at once formed the magic sign with his fingers, about to recite the Tight-Fillet Spell.慌得個行者跪下道：「師父，我不曾笑，我不曾笑。In alarm Xingzhe fell to his knees, saying, "Master, I wasn't laughing, I wasn't laughing.千萬莫念，莫念。」Please, whatever you do, don't recite it, don't recite it."

八戒忍不住口，又对唐僧道：「师父，不要拿过了班儿。常言道：『留得在，落得怪。』我们且住一个月儿，了了他母子的愿心也罢了，只管忙怎的？」唐僧又咄了一声，那呆子就自家把嘴打了两下道：「啐啐啐！说道莫多话，又做声了！」行者与沙僧赥赥的笑在一边。唐僧又怪行者道：「你笑甚么？」即捻诀，要念紧箍儿咒。慌得个行者跪下道：「师父，我不曾笑，我不曾笑。千万莫念，莫念。」

員外又見他師徒們漸生煩惱，再也不敢苦留，只叫：「老師不必吵鬧，準於明早送行。」遂此出了經堂，吩咐書辦，寫了百十個簡帖兒，邀請鄰里親戚，明早奉送唐朝老師西行。Seeing that master and disciples were growing ever more upset with one another, the squire no longer dared insist on keeping them, and only said, "Venerable masters, there's no need to quarrel — you shall be seen off tomorrow morning as planned." With that he left the scripture hall and instructed his clerk to write out a hundred or so invitation cards, inviting neighbors and relatives to come the next morning to see the venerable masters of the Tang off on their journey west.一壁廂又叫庖人安排餞行的筵宴；1. On the one hand, he also had the cook arrange a farewell banquet;一壁廂又叫管辦的做二十對彩旗，覓一班吹鼓手樂人，南來寺裡請一班和尚，東岳觀裡請一班道士，限明日巳時俱要整齊。2. on the other hand, he had the household stewards make twenty pairs of colored banners, seek out a troupe of pipers and drummers, invite a company of monks from Nanlai Temple, and invite a company of Daoist priests from the Dongyue Shrine, stipulating that all must be ready and in order by the hour of Si the next day.眾執事領命去訖。3. All the stewards received their orders and departed.

员外又见他师徒们渐生烦恼，再也不敢苦留，只叫：「老师不必吵闹，准于明早送行。」遂此出了经堂，吩咐书办，写了百十个简帖儿，邀请邻里亲戚，明早奉送唐朝老师西行。一壁厢又叫庖人安排饯行的筵宴；一壁厢又叫管办的做二十对彩旗，觅一班吹鼓手乐人，南来寺里请一班和尚，东岳观里请一班道士，限明日巳时俱要整齐。众执事领命去讫。

不多時，天又晚了。4. Before long, evening came again.吃了晚齋，各歸寢處。5. Having eaten the evening vegetarian meal, each retired to his sleeping quarters.但見：6. Behold:

不多时，天又晚了。吃了晚斋，各归寝处。但见：

當夜三四更天氣，各管事的家僮盡皆早起，買辦各項物件。7. That night, in the third or fourth watch, all the household servants in charge of affairs rose early and went to purchase and arrange the various items.你看那辦筵席的，廚上慌忙；8. Look at those preparing the banquet — the kitchen in a bustling flurry;置彩旗的，堂前吵鬧；9. those setting up the colored banners — noise and commotion in the hall;請僧道的，兩腳奔波；10. those inviting monks and priests — legs running to and fro;叫鼓樂的，一身急縱；11. those summoning the musicians — bodies dashing about in haste;送簡帖的，東走西跑；12. those delivering invitation cards — running east and west;備轎馬的，上呼下應。13. those preparing sedan-chairs and horses — calling above and answering below.這半夜，直嚷至天明，將巳時前後，各項俱完，也只是有錢不過。14. All that half-night, the clamor continued right up until dawn, and by around the hour of Si, everything was complete — but then again, where there is money, nothing is too much trouble.

当夜三四更天气，各管事的家僮尽皆早起，买办各项物件。你看那办筵席的，厨上慌忙；置彩旗的，堂前吵闹；请僧道的，两脚奔波；叫鼓乐的，一身急纵；送简帖的，东走西跑；备轿马的，上呼下应。这半夜，直嚷至天明，将巳时前后，各项俱完，也只是有钱不过。

卻表唐僧師徒們早起，又有那一班人供奉。15. Now to tell of Tang Seng and his disciples, who rose early, and again that whole company of people waited upon them.長老吩咐收拾行李，扣備馬匹。16. The elder gave orders to pack up the luggage and saddle the horses.獃子聽說要走，又努嘴胖唇，唧唧噥噥，只得將衣缽收拾，找出高肩擔子。17. When the idiot heard they were to leave, he again pouted his lips and muttered under his breath, but had no choice but to pack up the robe and bowl and dig out the shoulder pole to carry the load.沙僧刷洗馬匹，套起鞍轡伺候。18. Sha Monk brushed and washed the horse, and fitted the saddle and bridle in readiness.行者將九環杖遞在師父手裡，他將通關文牒的引袋兒掛在胸前，只是一齊要走。19. Xingzhe handed the nine-ringed staff into his master's hands, while he himself hung the pouch holding the travel rescript across his chest — and all were ready to set off at once.員外又都請至後面大廠廳內，那裡面又鋪設了筵宴，比齋堂中相待的更是不同。20. The squire again invited them all to the great hall at the back, where another banquet had been laid out, even finer than the reception in the vegetarian hall.但見那：21. Behold:

却表唐僧师徒们早起，又有那一班人供奉。长老吩咐收拾行李，扣备马匹。呆子听说要走，又努嘴胖唇，唧唧哝哝，只得将衣钵收拾，找出高肩担子。沙僧刷洗马匹，套起鞍辔伺候。行者将九环杖递在师父手里，他将通关文牒的引袋儿挂在胸前，只是一齐要走。员外又都请至后面大厂厅内，那里面又铺设了筵宴，比斋堂中相待的更是不同。但见那：

長老正與員外作禮，只見家僮來報：「客俱到了。」卻是那請來的左鄰右舍、妻弟姨兄、姐夫妹丈，又有那些同道的齋公，念佛的善友，一齊都向長老禮拜。22. Just as the elder was exchanging courtesies with the squire, a house servant came to report, "The guests have all arrived." These were the invited neighbors from left and right, brothers-in-law and cousins by marriage, sons-in-law and brothers-in-law again, along with fellow pious donors of the same faith and devout friends who chanted the Buddha's name — all of them together bowed in greeting to the elder.拜畢，各各敘坐。23. When the bowing was done, each took his seat in order.只見堂下面鼓瑟吹笙，堂上邊絃歌酒讌。24. Below the hall, drums and zithers and pipes played; above the hall, there was music and wine and feasting.這一席盛宴，八戒留心，對沙僧道：「兄弟，放懷放量吃些兒，離了寇家，再沒這好豐盛的東西了。」沙僧笑道：「二哥說哪裡話，常言道：『珍饈百味，一飽便休。』只有私房路，哪有私房肚？」八戒道：「你也忒不濟，不濟。25. At this sumptuous feast, Bajie, mindful of it, said to Sha Monk, "Brother, eat and drink to your heart's content — once we leave the Kou household, there'll be no such fine fare again." Sha Monk laughed and said, "Second Brother, what kind of talk is that? As the saying goes, 'However many rare delicacies there are, once you're full, that's enough.' There may be a road that's your own, but is there a stomach that's your own?" Bajie said, "You're really too timid, too timid.我這一頓盡飽吃了，就是三日也急忙不餓。」行者聽見道：「獃子，莫脹破了肚子，如今要走路哩。」26. As for me, I'll eat my fill this one time, and even after three days I won't be quick to feel hungry." Xingzhe heard this and said, "Idiot, don't burst your belly — we have to be on the road now."

长老正与员外作礼，只见家僮来报：「客俱到了。」却是那请来的左邻右舍、妻弟姨兄、姐夫妹丈，又有那些同道的斋公，念佛的善友，一齐都向长老礼拜。拜毕，各各叙坐。只见堂下面鼓瑟吹笙，堂上边弦歌酒䜩。这一席盛宴，八戒留心，对沙僧道：「兄弟，放怀放量吃些儿，离了寇家，再没这好丰盛的东西了。」沙僧笑道：「二哥说哪里话，常言道：『珍馐百味，一饱便休。』只有私房路，哪有私房肚？」八戒道：「你也忒不济，不济。我这一顿尽饱吃了，就是三日也急忙不饿。」行者听见道：「呆子，莫胀破了肚子，如今要走路哩。」

說不了，日將中矣。27. Before the talk was over, the sun was already nearing noon.長老在上舉箸，念《謁齋經》。28. The elder, seated at the head, raised his chopsticks and recited the Sutra of Thanks for the Meal.八戒慌了，拿過添飯來，一口一碗，又丟夠有五六碗，把那饅頭、��兒、餅子、燒果，沒好沒歹的滿滿籠了兩袖，才跟師父起身。29. Bajie, in a fluster, took the extra rice being brought and gulped down bowl after bowl, tossing back five or six more bowls besides, and then, without any regard for propriety, stuffed his sleeves full to bursting with steamed buns, dumplings, cakes, and fried pastries, before finally rising to follow his master.長老謝了員外，又謝了眾人，一同出門。30. The elder thanked the squire, and thanked all the assembled guests as well, and together they went out the gate.你看那門外擺著彩旗寶蓋、鼓手樂人，又見那兩班僧道方來。31. Look — outside the gate stood the colored banners and the canopy of honor, the drummers and musicians, and just then the two companies of monks and priests arrived as well.員外笑道：「列位來遲，老師去急，不及奉齋，俟回來謝罷。」眾等讓出道路，擡轎的擡轎，騎馬的騎馬，步行的步行，都讓長老四眾前行。32. The squire said with a smile, "You gentlemen have come late, while the venerable master is in a hurry to leave, so I could not offer you a vegetarian meal — please accept my thanks when he returns." Everyone made way, those carrying the sedan-chair carried it, those on horseback mounted their horses, those on foot walked, and all let the four pilgrims go ahead.只聞得鼓樂諠天，旗旛蔽日，人煙湊集，車馬駢填，都來看寇員外迎送唐僧。33. All that could be heard was the deafening roar of drums and music, banners and pennants blotting out the sun, crowds of people gathering, and carriages and horses packed close together, all coming to watch Squire Kou see Tang Seng off.這一場富貴，真賽過珠圍翠繞，誠不亞錦帳藏春。34. This grand display of wealth and honor truly surpassed being encircled by pearls and jade, and was no less than being sheltered within brocade curtains in springtime.那一班僧，打一套佛曲；35. That company of monks played a set of Buddhist tunes;那一班道，吹一道玄音。36. that company of Daoists piped a strain of mysterious music.俱送出府城之外，行至十里長亭，又設著簞食壺漿，擎杯把盞，相飲而別。37. They all escorted them out beyond the city, and walked as far as the ten-li pavilion, where once more food in baskets and drink in jugs were laid out, cups were raised and wine poured, and they drank together before parting.那員外猶不忍捨，噙著淚道：「老師取經回來，是必到舍再住幾日，以了我寇洪之心。」三藏感之不盡，謝之無已道：「我若到靈山，得見佛祖，首表員外之大德。38. The squire still could not bear to let them go, and with tears welling said, "Venerable master, when you have fetched the scriptures and are on your way back, you must by all means come to my home and stay a few more days, to fulfill my, Kou Hong's, heartfelt wish." Sanzang, deeply moved and endlessly grateful, said, "If I reach Vulture Peak and am granted an audience with the Buddha, I shall first report the squire's great virtue.回時定踵門叩謝叩謝。」說說話兒，不覺的又有二三里路，長老懇切拜辭。39. On my return I will certainly come to your door to give thanks, to give thanks." As they spoke, before they knew it another two or three li had passed, and the elder earnestly bowed his farewell.那員外又放聲大哭而轉。40. The squire again broke down weeping aloud and turned back.這正是：41. This is just as it is said:

说不了，日将中矣。长老在上举箸，念《谒斋经》。八戒慌了，拿过添饭来，一口一碗，又丢够有五六碗，把那馒头、𩜇儿、饼子、烧果，没好没歹的满满笼了两袖，才跟师父起身。长老谢了员外，又谢了众人，一同出门。你看那门外摆著彩旗宝盖、鼓手乐人，又见那两班僧道方来。员外笑道：「列位来迟，老师去急，不及奉斋，俟回来谢罢。」众等让出道路，抬轿的抬轿，骑马的骑马，步行的步行，都让长老四众前行。只闻得鼓乐諠天，旗旛蔽日，人烟凑集，车马骈填，都来看寇员外迎送唐僧。这一场富贵，真赛过珠围翠绕，诚不亚锦帐藏春。那一班僧，打一套佛曲；那一班道，吹一道玄音。俱送出府城之外，行至十里长亭，又设著箪食壶浆，擎杯把盏，相饮而别。那员外犹不忍舍，噙著泪道：「老师取经回来，是必到舍再住几日，以了我寇洪之心。」三藏感之不尽，谢之无已道：「我若到灵山，得见佛祖，首表员外之大德。回时定踵门叩谢叩谢。」说说话儿，不觉的又有二三里路，长老恳切拜辞。那员外又放声大哭而转。这正是：

且不說寇員外送至十里長亭，同眾回家。42. Let us leave aside how Squire Kou, having escorted them to the ten-li pavilion, returned home together with the others.卻說他師徒四眾，行有四五十里之地，天色將晚。43. Now to tell of the master and his three disciples, who traveled some forty or fifty li, and the sky began to grow dark.長老道：「天晚了，何方借宿？」八戒挑著擔，努著嘴道：「放了現成茶飯不吃，清涼瓦屋不住，卻要走甚麼路，像搶喪撞魂的。44. The elder said, "It's getting late — where can we find lodging?" Bajie, shouldering the load, pouted his lips and said, "Here we had ready-made tea and rice and wouldn't eat it, and cool tiled rooms and wouldn't stay in them, and instead we have to go rushing off on the road like we're snatching a corpse or chasing off a departed soul.如今天晚，倘下起雨來，卻如之何？」三藏罵道：「潑孽畜，又來報怨了。45. Now it's late, and if it starts raining, what then?" Sanzang scolded him, "You cursed beast, complaining again.常言道：『長安雖好，不是久戀之家。』待我們有緣拜了佛祖，取得真經，那時回轉大唐，奏過主公，將那御廚裡飯，憑你吃上幾年，脹死你這孽畜，教你做個飽鬼。」那獃子哈哈的暗笑，不敢復言。46. As the saying goes, 'Chang'an, however fine, is not a place to linger forever.' Once we are fated to bow before the Buddha and obtain the true scriptures, then we shall return to the great Tang, report to our sovereign, and you may eat the food from the imperial kitchen for as many years as you like, until it bursts you, you cursed beast, and makes you a well-fed ghost." The idiot chuckled secretly to himself and dared not say another word.

且不说寇员外送至十里长亭，同众回家。却说他师徒四众，行有四五十里之地，天色将晚。长老道：「天晚了，何方借宿？」八戒挑著担，努著嘴道：「放了现成茶饭不吃，清凉瓦屋不住，却要走甚么路，像抢丧撞魂的。如今天晚，倘下起雨来，却如之何？」三藏骂道：「泼孽畜，又来报怨了。常言道：『长安虽好，不是久恋之家。』待我们有缘拜了佛祖，取得真经，那时回转大唐，奏过主公，将那御厨里饭，凭你吃上几年，胀死你这孽畜，教你做个饱鬼。」那呆子哈哈的暗笑，不敢复言。

行者舉目遙觀，只見大路傍有幾間房宇，急請師父道：「那裡安歇，那裡安歇。」長老至前，見是一座倒塌的牌坊，坊上有一舊匾，匾上有落顏色積塵的四個大字，乃「華光行院」。47. Xingzhe raised his eyes and looked into the distance, and saw a few rooms beside the main road, and hastily urged his master, "Let's rest there, let's rest there." When the elder came near, he saw it was a collapsed memorial archway, on which hung an old plaque, the paint faded and dust gathered, bearing four large characters: 'Huaguang Monastery.'長老下了馬道：「華光菩薩是火焰五光佛的徒弟，因剿除毒火鬼王，降了職，化做五顯靈官。48. The elder dismounted and said, "The Bodhisattva Huaguang was a disciple of the Buddha of the Five Lights of Flame; because he wiped out the Poison Fire Demon King, he was demoted in rank and transformed into the Wuxian Numinous Official.此間必有廟祝。」遂一齊進去，但見廊房俱倒，不見人影。49. There must be a temple keeper here." So they all went in together, but saw that the corridor rooms had all collapsed, with not a soul in sight.欲抽身而出，不期天上黑雲蓋頂，大雨淋漓。50. Just as they were about to withdraw and leave, unexpectedly black clouds covered the sky and a heavy rain came pouring down.沒奈何，卻在那破房之下，揀遮得風雨處，將身躲避。51. With no other choice, they picked a spot beneath the ruined building that was sheltered from wind and rain, and hid themselves there.密密寂寂，不敢高聲，恐有妖邪知覺。52. They kept utterly still and silent, not daring to raise their voices, fearing that some demon or evil spirit might notice them.坐的坐，站的站，苦捱了一夜未睡。53. Some sat, some stood, and they endured a hard night without sleep.咦！54. Ay!真個是：55. Truly it was:

行者举目遥观，只见大路傍有几间房宇，急请师父道：「那里安歇，那里安歇。」长老至前，见是一座倒塌的牌坊，坊上有一旧匾，匾上有落颜色积尘的四个大字，乃「华光行院」。长老下了马道：「华光菩萨是火焰五光佛的徒弟，因剿除毒火鬼王，降了职，化做五显灵官。此间必有庙祝。」遂一齐进去，但见廊房俱倒，不见人影。欲抽身而出，不期天上黑云盖顶，大雨淋漓。没奈何，却在那破房之下，拣遮得风雨处，将身躲避。密密寂寂，不敢高声，恐有妖邪知觉。坐的坐，站的站，苦挨了一夜未睡。咦！真个是：

畢竟不知天曉向前去還是如何，且聽下回分解。56. In the end, we do not know whether, once day broke, they went onward, or what happened — listen to the next chapter's explanation.

毕竟不知天晓向前去还是如何，且听下回分解。