The Tale of Benjamin Bunny

One morning a little rabbit sat on a bank.

Suatu pagi seekor kelinci kecil duduk di sebuah gundukan tanah.

He pricked his ears and listened to the trit-trot, trit-trot of a pony.

Ia menegakkan telinganya dan mendengarkan suara trit-trot, trit-trot seekor kuda poni.

A gig was coming along the road; it was driven by Mr. McGregor, and beside him sat Mrs. McGregor in her best bonnet.

Sebuah kereta kuda kecil sedang melintas di jalan; dikendarai oleh Tuan McGregor, dan di sampingnya duduk Nyonya McGregor dengan topi terbaiknya.

As soon as they had passed, little Benjamin Bunny slid down into the road, and set off—with a hop, skip, and a jump—to call upon his relations, who lived in the wood at the back of Mr. McGregor's garden.

Begitu mereka lewat, Benjamin Bunny kecil meluncur turun ke jalan, dan berangkat—dengan melompat, meloncat, dan melompat lagi—untuk mengunjungi sanak saudaranya, yang tinggal di hutan di belakang kebun Tuan McGregor.

That wood was full of rabbit holes; and in the neatest, sandiest hole of all lived Benjamin's aunt and his cousins—Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter.

Hutan itu penuh dengan lubang kelinci; dan di lubang yang paling rapi dan paling berpasir dari semuanya tinggallah bibi Benjamin dan sepupu-sepupunya—Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, dan Peter.

Old Mrs. Rabbit was a widow; she earned her living by knitting rabbit-wool mittens and muffatees (I once bought a pair at a bazaar). She also sold herbs, and rosemary tea, and rabbit-tobacco (which is what we call lavender).

Nyonya Kelinci tua adalah seorang janda; ia mencari nafkah dengan merajut sarung tangan dan penghangat lengan dari bulu kelinci (saya pernah membeli sepasang di sebuah bazar). Ia juga menjual rempah-rempah, teh rosemary, dan tembakau kelinci (yang kita sebut lavender).

Little Benjamin did not very much want to see his Aunt.

Benjamin kecil tidak terlalu ingin bertemu bibinya.

He came round the back of the fir-tree, and nearly tumbled upon the top of his Cousin Peter.

Ia berjalan memutar ke belakang pohon cemara, dan hampir jatuh menimpa sepupunya, Peter.

Peter was sitting by himself. He looked poorly, and was dressed in a red cotton pocket-handkerchief.

Peter sedang duduk sendirian. Ia terlihat lesu, dan mengenakan sapu tangan katun merah sebagai pakaian.

"Peter," said little Benjamin, in a whisper, "who has got your clothes?"

"Peter," kata Benjamin kecil, dengan berbisik, "siapa yang mengambil pakaianmu?"

Peter replied, "The scarecrow in Mr. McGregor's garden," and described how he had been chased about the garden, and had dropped his shoes and coat.

Peter menjawab, "Orang-orangan sawah di kebun Tuan McGregor," dan menceritakan bagaimana ia telah dikejar-kejar di seluruh kebun, serta kehilangan sepatu dan jaketnya.

Little Benjamin sat down beside his cousin and assured him that Mr. McGregor had gone out in a gig, and Mrs. McGregor also; and certainly for the day, because she was wearing her best bonnet.

Benjamin kecil duduk di samping sepupunya dan meyakinkannya bahwa Tuan McGregor telah pergi dengan kereta kudanya, begitu pula Nyonya McGregor; dan pasti seharian, sebab ia mengenakan topi terbaiknya.

Peter said he hoped that it would rain.

Peter berkata ia berharap hari akan hujan.

At this point old Mrs. Rabbit's voice was heard inside the rabbit hole, calling: "Cotton-tail! Cotton-tail! fetch some more camomile!"

Pada saat itu suara Nyonya Kelinci tua terdengar dari dalam lubang kelinci, memanggil, "Cotton-tail! Cotton-tail! ambilkan kamomil lagi!"

Peter said he thought he might feel better if he went for a walk.

Peter berkata ia rasa ia akan merasa lebih baik jika berjalan-jalan.

They went away hand in hand, and got upon the flat top of the wall at the bottom of the wood. From here they looked down into Mr. McGregor's garden. Peter's coat and shoes were plainly to be seen upon the scarecrow, topped with an old tam-o'-shanter of Mr. McGregor's.

Mereka pun pergi bergandengan tangan, dan naik ke atas tembok datar di ujung bawah hutan itu. Dari sini mereka memandang turun ke kebun Tuan McGregor. Jaket dan sepatu Peter jelas terlihat pada orang-orangan sawah itu, dilengkapi dengan topi tam-o'-shanter tua milik Tuan McGregor.

Little Benjamin said: "It spoils people's clothes to squeeze under a gate; the proper way to get in is to climb down a pear-tree."

Benjamin kecil berkata, "Menyelinap di bawah gerbang bisa merusak pakaian orang; cara yang tepat untuk masuk adalah dengan memanjat turun lewat pohon pir."

Peter fell down head first; but it was of no consequence, as the bed below was newly raked and quite soft.

Peter jatuh dengan kepala lebih dulu; tetapi itu tidak masalah, sebab petak tanah di bawahnya baru saja dicangkul dan cukup lembut.

It had been sown with lettuces.

Petak itu telah ditanami selada.

They left a great many odd little footmarks all over the bed, especially little Benjamin, who was wearing clogs.

Mereka meninggalkan banyak sekali jejak kaki kecil yang aneh di seluruh petak tanah itu, terutama Benjamin kecil, yang mengenakan terompah kayu.

Little Benjamin said that the first thing to be done was to get back Peter's clothes, in order that they might be able to use the pocket-handkerchief.

Benjamin kecil berkata bahwa hal pertama yang harus dilakukan adalah mengambil kembali pakaian Peter, supaya mereka bisa menggunakan sapu tangannya.

They took them off the scarecrow. There had been rain during the night; there was water in the shoes, and the coat was somewhat shrunk.

Mereka mengambilnya dari orang-orangan sawah itu. Telah turun hujan semalaman; ada air di dalam sepatunya, dan jaketnya agak menyusut.

Benjamin tried on the tam-o'-shanter, but it was too big for him.

Benjamin mencoba memakai topi tam-o'-shanter itu, tetapi terlalu besar untuknya.

Then he suggested that they should fill the pocket-handkerchief with onions, as a little present for his Aunt.

Kemudian ia mengusulkan agar mereka mengisi sapu tangan itu dengan bawang, sebagai hadiah kecil untuk bibinya.

Peter did not seem to be enjoying himself; he kept hearing noises.

Peter tampaknya tidak menikmati suasananya; ia terus-menerus mendengar suara-suara.

Benjamin, on the contrary, was perfectly at home, and ate a lettuce leaf. He said that he was in the habit of coming to the garden with his father to get lettuces for their Sunday dinner.

Benjamin, sebaliknya, merasa benar-benar seperti di rumah sendiri, dan memakan sehelai daun selada. Ia berkata bahwa ia biasa datang ke kebun itu bersama ayahnya untuk mengambil selada untuk makan malam hari Minggu mereka.

(The name of little Benjamin's papa was old Mr. Benjamin Bunny.)

(Nama ayah Benjamin kecil adalah Tuan Benjamin Bunny tua.)

The lettuces certainly were very fine.

Selada-selada itu memang sangat bagus.

Peter did not eat anything; he said he should like to go home. Presently he dropped half the onions.

Peter tidak memakan apa pun; ia berkata ia ingin pulang. Tak lama kemudian ia menjatuhkan setengah dari bawang-bawangnya.

Little Benjamin said that it was not possible to get back up the pear-tree with a load of vegetables. He led the way boldly towards the other end of the garden. They went along a little walk on planks, under a sunny, red brick wall.

Benjamin kecil berkata bahwa tidak mungkin memanjat kembali ke atas pohon pir sambil membawa muatan sayur-sayuran. Ia memimpin jalan dengan berani menuju ujung kebun yang lain. Mereka berjalan menyusuri jalan kecil beralaskan papan, di bawah tembok bata merah yang cerah oleh matahari.

The mice sat on their doorsteps cracking cherry-stones; they winked at Peter Rabbit and little Benjamin Bunny.

Tikus-tikus duduk di ambang pintu mereka sambil memecah biji ceri; mereka mengedipkan mata kepada Peter Rabbit dan Benjamin Bunny kecil.

Presently Peter let the pocket-handkerchief go again.

Tak lama kemudian Peter menjatuhkan sapu tangannya lagi.

They got amongst flower-pots, and frames, and tubs. Peter heard noises worse than ever; his eyes were as big as lolly-pops!

Mereka tiba di antara pot-pot bunga, rangka-rangka kaca, dan tong-tong. Peter mendengar suara-suara yang lebih menakutkan dari sebelumnya; matanya membelalak sebesar permen lolipop!

He was a step or two in front of his cousin when he suddenly stopped.

Ia berjalan satu dua langkah di depan sepupunya ketika ia tiba-tiba berhenti.

This is what those little rabbits saw round that corner!

Inilah yang dilihat kedua kelinci kecil itu di balik sudut itu!

Little Benjamin took one look, and then, in half a minute less than no time, he hid himself and Peter and the onions underneath a large basket…

Benjamin kecil melihat sekali saja, dan kemudian, dalam waktu kurang dari setengah menit, ia menyembunyikan dirinya dan Peter serta bawang-bawang itu di bawah sebuah keranjang besar…

The cat got up and stretched herself, and came and sniffed at the basket.

Sang kucing bangkit dan meregangkan tubuhnya, lalu datang mengendus-endus keranjang itu.

Perhaps she liked the smell of onions!

Mungkin ia menyukai bau bawang itu!

Anyway, she sat down upon the top of the basket.

Bagaimanapun, ia duduk di atas keranjang itu.

She sat there for _five hours_.

Ia duduk di sana selama _lima jam_.

I cannot draw you a picture of Peter and Benjamin underneath the basket, because it was quite dark, and because the smell of onions was fearful; it made Peter Rabbit and little Benjamin cry.

Saya tidak bisa menggambarkan kepada kalian bagaimana keadaan Peter dan Benjamin di bawah keranjang itu, sebab keadaannya sangat gelap, dan sebab bau bawang itu mengerikan sekali; itu membuat Peter Rabbit dan Benjamin kecil menangis.

The sun got round behind the wood, and it was quite late in the afternoon; but still the cat sat upon the basket.

Matahari bergerak ke belakang hutan, dan hari sudah cukup larut di sore itu; tetapi sang kucing masih tetap duduk di atas keranjang.

At length there was a pitter-patter, pitter-patter, and some bits of mortar fell from the wall above.

Akhirnya terdengar suara tap-tap, tap-tap, dan beberapa serpihan mortar jatuh dari tembok di atas.

The cat looked up and saw old Mr. Benjamin Bunny prancing along the top of the wall of the upper terrace.

Sang kucing menengadah dan melihat Tuan Benjamin Bunny tua berjalan gagah menyusuri puncak tembok teras atas.

He was smoking a pipe of rabbit-tobacco, and had a little switch in his hand.

Ia sedang menghisap pipa berisi tembakau kelinci, dan memegang sebatang ranting kecil di tangannya.

He was looking for his son.

Ia sedang mencari putranya.

Old Mr. Bunny had no opinion whatever of cats.

Tuan Bunny tua sama sekali tidak menyukai kucing.

He took a tremendous jump off the top of the wall on to the top of the cat, and cuffed it off the basket, and kicked it into the greenhouse, scratching off a handful of fur.

Ia melompat dengan dahsyat dari atas tembok tepat ke atas sang kucing, dan menampar keranjang itu darinya, serta menendangnya masuk ke rumah kaca, sambil mencabut segenggam bulunya.

The cat was too much surprised to scratch back.

Sang kucing terlalu terkejut untuk membalas mencakar.

When old Mr. Bunny had driven the cat into the greenhouse, he locked the door.

Setelah Tuan Bunny tua mengusir sang kucing ke dalam rumah kaca, ia mengunci pintunya.

Then he came back to the basket and took out his son Benjamin by the ears, and whipped him with the little switch.

Kemudian ia kembali ke keranjang itu dan mengeluarkan putranya, Benjamin, dengan memegang telinganya, lalu mencambuknya dengan ranting kecil itu.

Then he took out his nephew Peter.

Kemudian ia mengeluarkan keponakannya, Peter.

Then he took out the handkerchief of onions, and marched out of the garden.

Kemudian ia mengeluarkan sapu tangan berisi bawang itu, lalu berjalan keluar dari kebun.

When Mr. McGregor returned about half an hour later he observed several things which perplexed him.

Ketika Tuan McGregor kembali sekitar setengah jam kemudian, ia memperhatikan beberapa hal yang membingungkannya.

It looked as though some person had been walking all over the garden in a pair of clogs—only the footmarks were too ridiculously little!

Tampak seolah-olah ada seseorang yang telah berjalan-jalan di seluruh kebun mengenakan sepasang terompah kayu—hanya saja jejak kakinya begitu kecil sampai konyol rasanya!

Also he could not understand how the cat could have managed to shut herself up _inside_ the greenhouse, locking the door upon the _outside_.

Selain itu ia tak bisa mengerti bagaimana sang kucing bisa mengunci dirinya sendiri _di dalam_ rumah kaca, dengan mengunci pintunya dari _luar_.

When Peter got home his mother forgave him, because she was so glad to see that he had found his shoes and coat. Cotton-tail and Peter folded up the pocket-handkerchief, and old Mrs. Rabbit strung up the onions and hung them from the kitchen ceiling, with the bunches of herbs and the rabbit-tobacco.

Ketika Peter pulang, ibunya memaafkannya, sebab ia begitu senang melihat bahwa ia telah menemukan kembali sepatu dan jaketnya. Cotton-tail dan Peter melipat sapu tangan itu, dan Nyonya Kelinci tua merangkai bawang-bawang itu lalu menggantungnya dari langit-langit dapur, bersama ikatan-ikatan rempah dan tembakau kelinci itu.