My heart was deeply and most deservedly humbled as I mused over the fire for an hour or more.

当对着炉火沉思了一个多小， 心深深地、当之无愧地感到谦卑。

I had formerly, upon occasion, discoursed with my master upon the nature of government in general, and particularly of our own excellent constitution, deservedly the wonder and envy of the whole world.

以前，曾偶尔与主人讨过一般政府性质，特别是们自己出色宪法，当之无愧地让全世界惊叹和。

Much and deservedly to my own discredit, therefore, and considerably to the detriment of my official conscience, they continued, during my incumbency, to creep about the wharves, and loiter up and down the Custom-House steps.

因此，在任职期间，他们继续在码头周围偷偷摸摸，在海关大楼台阶上上下徘徊，这让名誉扫地，而且对公职良心也有很大损害。