Dracula. A1 / Дракула. Брэм Стокер

Jonathan, but I don't believe Jonathan wrote it. Maybe he is ill? I feel uneasy. Lucy started sleepwalking again, and I worry about her, but she looks healthy. I hope she's well.

      I only have one letter from Jonathan. It is very, very strange.

Glossary

      cruel ['kru:əl] – adj жестокий

      fly [flaɪ] – n муха

      harbour ['hɑ:bər] – n гавань, порт

      ill [ɪl] – adj больной

      lie [laɪ] – n ложь

      local ['ləʊkəl] – n местный житель

      miss [mɪs] – v скучать

      sceptical ['skeptɪkəl] – adj скептический

      sleepwalk ['sli:p ˌwɔ:k] – v ходить во сне

      sparrow ['spærəʊ] – n воробей

      spider ['spaɪdər] – n паук

      unusual [ʌn'ju:ʒuəl] – adj необычный

      valley ['væli] – n долина

      worry ['wʌri] – v волноваться, беспокоиться

      Chapter VII

      It was August, and the weather was hot. Ships were sailing as usual. Old fishermen started to warn others about a terrible storm. It was foggy. Suddenly, the waves rose, and the sky turned red. The storm hit with incredible speed.

      One of the ships, Demeter, was sailing from Varna, and inside there was just silver and earth. Some sailors from the crew disappeared from the ship. When the ship got to the harbour, there was only one man inside. It was the captain, but he was dead.

Mina Murray's diary

      The storm was violent and frightening, but Lucy didn't wake up. In the morning, the sun was shining brightly, and the air was clear and fresh. I'm glad Jonathan didn't travel by sea yesterday, but I still worry about him.

      Lucy and I went to the poor captain's funeral. It was touching. Lucy was very upset, and she is often uneasy and restless, but she doesn't tell me why. I think it's because Mr. Swales, one of the local men, died. The doctors say he fell and broke his neck. I think he was scared – maybe he saw Death!

      One of the men came to the funeral with his dog. It started to bark and howl, so he hit it. I tried to help it, but Lucy just looked at it. She looked terrified.

      These situations are all awful. I need to go for a walk with Lucy. I hope this will help with her sleepwalking and also chase away her bad dreams.

Glossary

      awful ['ɔ:fəl] – adj ужасный

      bark [bɑ:k] – v лаять

      break (broke, broken) [breɪk] – v ломать

      clear [klɪər] – adj чистый, прозрачный

      crew [kru:] – n команда, экипаж

      death [deθ] – n смерть

      fisherman (fishermen) ['fɪʃəmən] – n рыбак

      foggy ['fɒɡi] – adj туманный

      fresh [freʃ] – adj свежий

      hit [hɪt] – v ударять

      incredible [ɪn'kredɪbl] – adj невероятный, удивительный

      restless ['restləs] – adj беспокойный

      rise (rose, risen) [raɪz] – v подниматься

      shine (shone, shone) [ʃaɪn] – v сиять, светить

      touching ['tʌtʃɪŋ] – adj трогательный

      travel ['trævəl] – v путешествовать

      upset [ʌp'set] – v расстроенный, огорченный

      violent ['vaɪələnt] – adj жестокий

      Chapter VIII

Mina Murray's diary

      Lucy and I took a lovely walk and enjoyed tea by the sea. We had fun, but Lucy was tired. A young clergyman stayed for supper, and after it we went to bed. Lucy seemed better after this day.

      At night, when I woke up, Lucy was not in her bed. I searched everywhere. It was dark, but I think I saw strange figures in the churchyard. I finally found Lucy. She was asleep on a bench. Next to her, I saw someone with a pale face and red, glowing eyes. I gently woke Lucy, and we went home.

      At noon, I noticed two small marks on Lucy's throat. I asked her, but she just laughed. We sat outside in silence. I looked at the sky. “His red eyes again!” Lucy cried suddenly. I understood she was asleep.

      Lucy's health worsened. She looks pale and weak. I want to call a doctor to look at her wounds soon.

      I am glad because Lucy is feeling better. She is cheerful and full of life. Her cheeks are rosy, and she laughs a lot. Sometimes she says strange things about dead people, but I try to change the subject.

      Finally!!! A letter from Jonathan! He's in hospital, and a kind nurse, Sister Agatha, helped him write it. He says we can get married there. I can't wait to see him!

Dr. Seward's Diary

      Last night, Renfield behaviour suddenly changed. He got excited and started speaking about his Master. He says he doesn't care about his spiders. While I was asleep, Renfield escaped. I searched for him. He stood near the chapel and talked to someone. “I will be patient, Master. It is coming!” he spoke like a maniac.