由于我们已经穿越德里老城的一个集市走了很长的路，便在一个广场停下来休息。
As we had had a long walk through one of the markets of old Delhi, we stopped at a square to have a rest.
过了一段时间，我们注意到广场另一侧有一个玩蛇人，旁边放着两个大篮子，于是我们走过去看他。
After a time, we noticed a snake charmer with two large baskets at the other side of the square, so we went to have a look at him.
他一看见我们，就拿起一根镶满硬币的长笛，打开了其中一个篮子。
As soon as he saw us, he picked up a long pipe which was covered with coins and opened one of the baskets.
当他开始演奏一段曲调时，我们第一次瞥见了那条蛇。
When he began to play a tune, we had our first glimpse of the snake.
它从篮子里升了起来，开始跟随笛子的动作。
It rose out of the basket and began to follow the movements of the pipe.
当耍蛇人突然开始演奏爵士乐和现代流行歌曲时，我们非常吃惊。
We were very much surprised when the snake charmer suddenly began to play jazz and modern pop songs.
然而，那条蛇仍在缓缓地"跳舞"。
The snake, however, continued to 'dance' slowly.
它显然无法分辨印度音乐和爵士乐的区别！
It obviously could not tell the difference between Indian music and jazz!