His veneer of politeness concealed a ruthless determination.

他彬彬有伪装下隐藏着不择手段狠心。

The cruel landlord would bate him no rent.

那个狠心地主不肯给他减租。

The heartless witch cast a spell on the poor little girl.

狠心女巫对孤苦无助小女孩施妖术。

The same prospect of misery hung over the head of another tenant of this hard-hearted lord of the soil.

同样悲苦命运也悬在这位狠心地主另一个佃农头上。